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This document describes a method for storing data in a PDF file that correspond to the processing steps of printed products. This method has three parts:metadata identifying processing steps;limitations on the interaction between PDF graphics objects that are part of a processing step and other PDF graphics objects;limitations on PDF graphics objects in processing steps.This method is intended to be generic, i.e. not specific to packaging and labels.In addition, this document defines the following packaging- and label-specific groups of processing steps data:data corresponding to finishing steps, such as cutting, folding or glueing;braille;information panels;indications of physical dimensions;indications of intended positions of graphical elements;printed white, for example on transparent or metallic surfaces;printed varnish;primer;printing plate making.
