PitStop 26.11 gives automated workflows a clearer view of every preflight result

Enfocus, the leader in affordable, flexible automation software for the print industry, has brought smarter reporting and a range of reliability improvements with the latest update of its PitStop platform.

PitStop 26.11 introduces categorisation into PitStop Server’s XML and JSON preflight reports, enabling automated systems to group results by topic instead of working through one long list. In turn, the addition helps users to route jobs in Switch or build customer-facing portals that show clear, branded results at a glance.

The update also introduces automatic repair capability for common issues that can occur in some AI-generated PDF files, specifically coming from ChatGPT, correcting syntax errors before they cause problems in production. Transparent JPEG2000 images, which could previously render with black backgrounds, are now handled correctly.

The update also brings a number of key improvements and bug fixes, underlining Enfocus' ethos of continuous development and enhancement.

Further updates to Griffin and Phoenix mean the platform now runs natively on Apple Silicon processors, enhancing wide-format nesting speed, while a suite of performance upgrades have been made to Enfocus Switch, including native subscription support.

Structured data is the backbone of scalable automation. Until now, XML and JSON preflight reports gave automated systems everything in one flat list. By now categorising every item, we’re making it far easier for printers, integrators and developers to turn PitStop’s findings into action, whether that’s routing a job via Switch or showing a customer a clear, branded summary in a web portal. This update is a deceptively simple practical step that makes PitStop Server an even more useful part of any connected workflow, and we’re looking forward to seeing what our customers build with it.

Tim Bernaerdt, Director of Enfocus

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