Every Enfocus Switch app, and what you can do with it

ASI ShareFile Transfer

by All Systems Integration Inc.

Communication, File transfer, Third-party integration

Moves files between Switch and a ShareFile account Upload mode: every job that arrives is uploaded to a ShareFile folder.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

NativeImpose Scaling Helper

by Christopher Wilshaw

File output, Flow design, Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Large Format Printing

The NativeImpose Scale Helper app validates whether an incoming PDF can be proportionally scaled to a target trim width and height.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

archiveFlows

by All Systems Integration Inc.

Flow design

Protect every flow on your Switch Server. Archive Flows takes scheduled backups of the flows on your Switch Server, so a deleted flow, a bad edit or a lost server can be recovered.

How it can be usedMake Switch flows easier to build, control and maintain, for example by routing, timing or organising jobs without extra scripting.

AI Connect

by Bluewest

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Third-party integration

AI Connect app, is powered by OpenAI, an artificial Intelligence (AI) research laboratory consisting of the non-profit OpenAI Incorporated.

How it can be usedAdd an AI step to a Switch flow, for example to clean up, enhance or classify images and data before they reach prepress, with the results checked before anything is printed.

AI Connect Pro

by Bluewest

Artificial Intelligence (AI), File output, Image handling, Third-party integration

is a premium Artificial Intelligence (AI) application designed to connect with and leverage multiple leading AI models, including those from OpenAI and Mistral.

How it can be usedAdd an AI step to a Switch flow, for example to clean up, enhance or classify images and data before they reach prepress, with the results checked before anything is printed.

AI Data Tool

by Apago, Inc.

Artificial Intelligence (AI), File conversion, Image handling, Metadata handling, Third-party integration

Elevate Your Automation with AI Data Tool The AI Data Tool brings the power of Large Language Models (LLMs) directly into your Enfocus Switch flows.

How it can be usedAdd an AI step to a Switch flow, for example to clean up, enhance or classify images and data before they reach prepress, with the results checked before anything is printed.

ASI List Magic

by All Systems Integration Inc.

File conversion, File output

List Magic allows for each row in a CSV file to be read using a specified delimiter, then output as individual jobs through an outbound connector.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

AWS S3 Download

by Open Automation

Communication, File transfer

This app uses the AWS CLI to watch an S3 bucket for new files. Once it finds a file, it downloads it and optionally removes the original from the S3 bucket.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

AWS S3 Upload

by Scheer.me

Communication, DAM, File transfer, Third-party integration

S3 Upload lets you upload files and folders directly from your Switch flow to Amazon S3 or any S3-compatible storage provider , including Cloudflare R2, MinIO, Backblaze B2, and more.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your digital asset management system so approved artwork and assets flow into production without manual downloads.

AccuZIP DQ

by AccuZIP Inc.

File conversion, File output, File transfer, Reporting, Third-party integration, Variable Data Printing (VDP)

Enhance Your Direct Mail Workflow with AccuZIP DQ and Enfocus Switch In the realm of direct mail marketing, efficiency and precision are paramount.

How it can be usedMerge data with templates automatically in a Switch flow to produce personalised or variable print files.

AccurioPro Flux Submit

by Impressed GmbH

Communication, Third-party integration

The AccurioPro Flux Submit app allows you to use the functionality offered by the Flux XML Connector interface of AccurioPro Flux Premium or Ultimate that needs to be purchased separately.

How it can be usedKeep customers and staff informed automatically by sending emails, messages or notifications from a Switch flow when a job arrives, fails a check or is ready.

AccurioPro VDP

Variable Data Printing (VDP)

An app for Enfocus Switch, covering variable data printing (vdp).

How it can be usedMerge data with templates automatically in a Switch flow to produce personalised or variable print files.

Add Private Data

by Otterbach Medien

Flow design, Metadata handling

This app allows you to add up to 30 custom private data variables to an incoming job. Each field can be populated using one of the following methods: Inline Value Regular expression Single-line text with variables Script Expression

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Add annotations

by Color Consult AB

Communication, Metadata handling, Third-party integration

Add annotations give you the option to add comments to a PDF. It can be very useful with PDF files that you send to PDF Review.

How it can be usedKeep customers and staff informed automatically by sending emails, messages or notifications from a Switch flow when a job arrives, fails a check or is ready.

Adiict Cdf Connect

by Adiict

DAM, Reporting

What is Adiict CDF? Adiict CDF is an editorial flatplan system designed to manage the production of magazines, catalogs, brochures, books, etc.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your digital asset management system so approved artwork and assets flow into production without manual downloads.

Adiict DAM Connect

by Adiict

DAM, Third-party integration

With Adiict DAM Connect you will be able to get the information of a file or the workflows steps and status apply to a file which you know its name and location path or its Adiict NodeID.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your digital asset management system so approved artwork and assets flow into production without manual downloads.

Adobe Acrobat Distiller

by Enfocus

File conversion, File output, Image handling, Third-party integration

This app drives Adobe Acrobat Distiller. It converts a PostScript or EPS file into a PDF file. The resulting PDF file flows along the data output connections; the Distiller log file flows along the log output connections.

How it can be usedCheck and prepare images automatically in a Switch flow, such as resizing, converting or correcting them before they reach prepress.

Adobe Acrobat Professional

by Enfocus

File conversion, File output, Image handling, Third-party integration

This app drives Adobe Acrobat Professional. It offers a number of predefined PDF processing capabilities including merge pages, split pages, basic printing, and conversions to other file formats.

How it can be usedCheck and prepare images automatically in a Switch flow, such as resizing, converting or correcting them before they reach prepress.

Adobe Illustrator

by Enfocus

File conversion, File output, Image handling, Third-party integration

This app drives Adobe Illustrator. It allows various file format conversions. It also supports executing a custom JavaScript in Illustrator, which allows automating most of the application's functionality from within Switch.

How it can be usedCheck and prepare images automatically in a Switch flow, such as resizing, converting or correcting them before they reach prepress.

Adobe InDesign

by Enfocus

File conversion, File output, Image handling, Third-party integration

This app drives Adobe InDesign. It allows saving an InDesign job to PDF, or relinking all images to an InDesign file.

How it can be usedCheck and prepare images automatically in a Switch flow, such as resizing, converting or correcting them before they reach prepress.

Adobe InDesign Server

by Enfocus

File conversion, File output, Image handling, Third-party integration

An app for Enfocus Switch by Enfocus, covering file conversion, file output, image handling, third-party integration.

How it can be usedCheck and prepare images automatically in a Switch flow, such as resizing, converting or correcting them before they reach prepress.

Adobe Photoshop

by Enfocus

File conversion, File output, Image handling, Third-party integration

This app drives Adobe Photoshop. It allows executing any Photoshop action in combination with conversions to other file formats if desired.

How it can be usedCheck and prepare images automatically in a Switch flow, such as resizing, converting or correcting them before they reach prepress.

Alwan ColorHub

by Alwan Color Expertise

File conversion

Alwan ColorHub enables you to improve your Color Match, Print Quality and Productivity with a fully automated color server for all printing process.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

Apple Automator

by Enfocus

File conversion, File output, Third-party integration

This app drives Apple's Automator utility included in Mac OS X. It executes a specified Automator flow on each incoming job.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

Archive Plus

File output

An app for Enfocus Switch, covering file output.

How it can be usedGenerate the outputs production needs, such as print files, codes, reports or job tickets, automatically at the end of a Switch flow.

Assemble Jobs +

by Bluewest

MIS - ERP, File output, Flow design, Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Large Format Printing, Metadata handling

Ever stood by a printer, staring at a stack of tiny jobs and thinking: "If only I could gather exactly 16 pages before sending this beast to press"?

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your MIS or ERP so job data and status move between production and the business system without re-keying.

Auto Save Plus

by OhMyCode

File output, Flow design

The Auto Save Plus app, will automate various auto-save for Switch, including flows, setting and custom folder.

How it can be usedGenerate the outputs production needs, such as print files, codes, reports or job tickets, automatically at the end of a Switch flow.

Automatic imposition

by Color Consult AB

File conversion, File output, Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Metadata handling, Third-party integration

Automatic imposition will do the most common impositions for your digital printer. It will automatically do folders for A3, A4, A5 or US Letter page sizes in either saddle stich of perfect binding.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

Avanti Slingshot Integration

by Avanti Systems Limited

MIS - ERP, Third-party integration

Print providers know that the best way to maximize profitability in this rapidly changing market is automation.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your MIS or ERP so job data and status move between production and the business system without re-keying.

Banner Pocket

by Color Consult AB

File conversion, Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Large Format Printing, Metadata handling, Third-party integration

Banner Pocket will help you get the printed sheets arranged in the way you need for attaching the front and back side pockets together.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

Base64

by Bluewest

Communication, File conversion, File output, File transfer, Metadata handling

Base64 allows you to encode/decode data to/from base64. Base64 encoding schemes are commonly used when there is a need to encode binary data, especially when that data needs to be stored and transferred over media that are designed to deal with text.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

Bat In Box

by Graphique Alliance

Online proofing

Easily connect your BatinBox instance with your switch flow. You can control the returns of BAT easily thanks to the application.

How it can be usedSend proofs to customers and act on their approval automatically, so approved jobs move on to production without anyone chasing.

Buggy

by Four Pees

Flow design

How much of your time making Switch flows is spent testing? Probably quite a lot if you’re building more complex workflows.

How it can be usedMake Switch flows easier to build, control and maintain, for example by routing, timing or organising jobs without extra scripting.

CSV Column Remover

by Color Consult AB

File conversion, File output, Metadata handling

If you get a CSV file that has some columns you don’t need, this app is your solution. It will remove one column at a time, you select it by the number.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

CSV Column Shuffle

by Color Consult AB

File conversion, File output

If you need to reorder the columns in a CSV file this app will do that for you. It can move one column at the time and place it some where in the CSV at your choice.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

CSV Column header changer

by Color Consult AB

File conversion, File output, Metadata handling

In a CSV file the header line column names might need to be changed to something meaningful or just need correction. This app will solve that for you.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

CSV Converter

by DynamicDuo LLC

File conversion, File output, Metadata handling

The CSV Converter application transforms your CSV data into multiple popular formats with unparalleled ease and reliability.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

CSV Creator

by Bluewest

File output, Metadata handling, Reporting

CSV Creator allows you to easily create CSV file. You can either : Create a new file within your Switch workflow; Write to a new or existing CSV file.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

CSV Lookup

by Apago, Inc.

Metadata handling

CSV Lookup allows a CSV (comma separated values) file to be used as a simple database to help simplify Switch flows.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

CSV Splitter

by Develop Mint, Inc.

File conversion, File output, Flow design, Variable Data Printing (VDP)

Splits incoming CSV file by "n" number of data rows, each with the common header row CSV Splitter splits CSV files into multiple files, each containing the common header and “n” number of data rows.

How it can be usedMerge data with templates automatically in a Switch flow to produce personalised or variable print files.

CSV2XML

by Impressed GmbH

Metadata handling, Variable Data Printing (VDP)

CSV2XML allows the conversion of CSV files into XML files.

How it can be usedMerge data with templates automatically in a Switch flow to produce personalised or variable print files.

Calculator

by Bluewest

Metadata handling, Third-party integration

Calculator allows you to perform complex calculations using Excel-like functions, based on the popular NPM library mathjs.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Caldera Nexio Collect

by Caldera

Large Format Printing, Third-party integration

What is Nexio Nexio adds a new level of automation to your printing processes by connecting your Caldera RIP with third-party programs using standard JDF/JMF protocols.

How it can be usedPrepare wide-format jobs automatically, including tiling, nesting and cut files, so large-format work reaches the printer and cutter with fewer manual steps.

Caldera Nexio Submit

by Caldera

Large Format Printing, Third-party integration

What is Nexio Nexio adds a new level of automation to your printing processes by connecting your Caldera RIP with third-party programs using standard JDF/JMF protocols.

How it can be usedPrepare wide-format jobs automatically, including tiling, nesting and cut files, so large-format work reaches the printer and cutter with fewer manual steps.

Canon PRISMAproduction

by Canon Production Printing

Communication, File conversion, File output, File transfer, Metadata handling, Reporting, Third-party integration

PRISMAproduction PRISMAproduction is Canon´s own developed integrated and scalable, high-performance workflow and production print output platform.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

Canon PRISMAsync

by Canon Production Printing

Communication, File conversion, File output, File transfer, Metadata handling, Reporting, Third-party integration

PRISMAsync PRISMAsync is Canon’s own developed print server that processes jobs, monitors, and controls printer functions from the heart of the engine.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

Check Adobe Illustrator Package

by Otterbach Medien

File output, Flow design, Image handling

This app checks if the provided job folder is a valid Adobe Illustrator package. The following checks are performed: Verifies that exactly one Adobe Illustrator document (.ai file) exists in the root of the job folder.

How it can be usedCheck and prepare images automatically in a Switch flow, such as resizing, converting or correcting them before they reach prepress.

Check Adobe InDesign Package

by Otterbach Medien

File output, Flow design, Image handling

This app checks if the provided job folder is a valid Adobe InDesign package. The following checks are performed: Verifies that exactly one Adobe InDesign document (.indd file) exists in the root of the job folder.

How it can be usedCheck and prepare images automatically in a Switch flow, such as resizing, converting or correcting them before they reach prepress.

Check File Existence

by Otterbach Medien

File output, Flow design, Metadata handling, Reporting

This app checks whether a file exists at a specified path, which can be built dynamically using variables.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Check Folder Existence

by Otterbach Medien

File output, Flow design, Metadata handling, Reporting

This app checks whether a folder exists at a specified path, which can be built dynamically using variables.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Check if file exists

by Color Consult AB

File output, File transfer

This app lets you check if a file exists in a folder. Sometimes when you have a large number of files to load in to a Switch flow you might want to check if all files are present on the server before you start to process them all.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

Check my image

by Colorflow Solutions Ltd

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Image handling, Reporting

The app checks the content of an image via an API call to Sight Engine. Features of the app The content of an image is checked according to the Sight Engine models assigned in the app.

How it can be usedAdd an AI step to a Switch flow, for example to clean up, enhance or classify images and data before they reach prepress, with the results checked before anything is printed.

Checkup

by Bluewest

Reporting

Have you ever forgotten to restart a flow after debugging it? Have you ever forgotten to check the remaining space on a disk before leaving on vacation?

How it can be usedCollect and report on what happens in your flows, such as job counts, errors and timings, so you can measure and improve the workflow.

Chronometer

by Bluewest

Metadata handling, Reporting

Chronometer is a bundle of two apps: Start Chrono Starts chronometer(s) for the input job. Stop Chrono Evaluates and stores the elapsed time for each chronometer from the input job.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Cimpress Integration

by Cimpress

File output, File transfer, Metadata handling, Third-party integration

Receive Cimpress Orders Description The Receive Cimpress Orders app helps to transfer orders from the Cimpress Mass Customization Platform (MCP) to the fulfiller’s file system in Enfocus Switch.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

Cimpress Order Integration

by Cimpress

File output, File transfer, Metadata handling, Third-party integration, Web to print

Cimpress Order Integration apps helps suppliers integrate with Cimpress's Mass Customization Platform by managing their orders.

How it can be usedPull orders and artwork from your web-to-print storefront into Switch automatically and send status back, so online orders reach production without re-keying.

Clipdrop Cleanup

by Impressed GmbH

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Image handling, Third-party integration

Clipdrop Cleanup allows you to remove specific parts of an image by providing 2 images in a Enfocus Switch Job folder.

How it can be usedAdd an AI step to a Switch flow, for example to clean up, enhance or classify images and data before they reach prepress, with the results checked before anything is printed.

Clipdrop Image upscale

by Impressed GmbH

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Image handling, Third-party integration

Clipdrop Image Upscale allows you to enhance and upscale your PNG, JPEG or WebP images up to 16384 x 16384 pixels by using state-of-the-art algorithms based on artificial intelligence developed by stability.ai.

How it can be usedAdd an AI step to a Switch flow, for example to clean up, enhance or classify images and data before they reach prepress, with the results checked before anything is printed.

Clipdrop Reimagine

by Impressed GmbH

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Image handling, Third-party integration

Clipdrop Reimagine allows you create variations of your JPG or PNG images, with similar but different content using sophisticated algorithms based on artificial intelligence.

How it can be usedAdd an AI step to a Switch flow, for example to clean up, enhance or classify images and data before they reach prepress, with the results checked before anything is printed.

Clipdrop Remove background

by Impressed GmbH

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Image handling, Third-party integration

Clipdrop Remove background allows you to remove the background of any JPG, PNG or WEBP image using state-of-the-art algorithms based on artificial intelligence.

How it can be usedAdd an AI step to a Switch flow, for example to clean up, enhance or classify images and data before they reach prepress, with the results checked before anything is printed.

Clipdrop Remove text

by Impressed GmbH

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Image handling, Third-party integration

Clipdrop Remove text allows the removal of text that appears on a given JPG or PNG image.

How it can be usedAdd an AI step to a Switch flow, for example to clean up, enhance or classify images and data before they reach prepress, with the results checked before anything is printed.

Clipdrop Replace background

by Impressed GmbH

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Image handling, Third-party integration

Clipdrop Replace background allows to replace the background of JPG and PNG images based on a short text description (prompt) that defines the background to be inserted, using state-of-the-art algorithms based on artificial intelligence.

How it can be usedAdd an AI step to a Switch flow, for example to clean up, enhance or classify images and data before they reach prepress, with the results checked before anything is printed.

Clipdrop Text to image

by Impressed GmbH

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Image handling, Third-party integration

Clipdrop Text to image allows the generation of new images based on a short text description (prompt) that defines the image content, using sophisticated algorithms based on artificial intelligence.

How it can be usedAdd an AI step to a Switch flow, for example to clean up, enhance or classify images and data before they reach prepress, with the results checked before anything is printed.

Cloudprinter.com Integration

by Cloudprinter.com

Communication, Third-party integration, Web to print

Cloudprinter.com is the leading Global Print API. A growing number of customers like Publishers, Web2Print providers, and Fortune 500 companies are using the Print API for global print and fulfillment.

How it can be usedPull orders and artwork from your web-to-print storefront into Switch automatically and send status back, so online orders reach production without re-keying.

CoCoCo

by CoCoCo Platform Ltd.

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Communication, Third-party integration

The CoCoCo App for Enfocus Switch allows you to seamlessly integrate your CoCoCo Cloud directly into your workflow. With this app, you can retrieve, update, and manage data using predefined or custom queries and mutations.

How it can be usedAdd an AI step to a Switch flow, for example to clean up, enhance or classify images and data before they reach prepress, with the results checked before anything is printed.

Color Swatch

by Bluewest

Metadata handling

Color swatch provides automated color conversion and palette generation based on user-defined color formats and schemes.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

ColorLogic ZePrA

by ColorLogic a Hybrid Software Company

File conversion, File output, Image handling, Third-party integration

ZePrA Smart Color Server optimizes PDF printing data and image files via DeviceLink profiles Create customized configurations and queues to automate day-to-day color management tasks.

How it can be usedCheck and prepare images automatically in a Switch flow, such as resizing, converting or correcting them before they reach prepress.

Compare

by Bluewest

File conversion, PitStop Server, Third-party integration

Compare is a powerful tool based on ImageMagick and Ghostscript that will help you to spot differences between two files.

How it can be usedExtend PitStop Server inside Switch with extra checks, fixes and reporting for incoming PDF files.

Compare and filter folders

by Bluewest

File output, Flow design

Compare and filter folders is an application designed to compare folders and their contents. It detects added, modified, deleted, and identical files, and stores the results as a dataset.

How it can be usedGenerate the outputs production needs, such as print files, codes, reports or job tickets, automatically at the end of a Switch flow.

Conditional Private Data

by Significans Automation

Flow design, Metadata handling

Conditional Private Data automatically enriches jobs with private data based on flexible conditions,then intelligently routes them to multiple destinations.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

CorelDRAW

by Enfocus

File conversion, File output, Image handling, Third-party integration

This app drives CorelDRAW. It creates output from a CDR file to the following formats: CDR, JPG, and PDF. Note: The CorelDRAW app can only be used on Windows.

How it can be usedCheck and prepare images automatically in a Switch flow, such as resizing, converting or correcting them before they reach prepress.

Count Rows

by Open Automation

Metadata handling

Count Rows counts the number of lines in a text file and puts this information into private data. There is a property that determines if you want to count the empty lines in the file or not.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Counter - Numberer

by ezFlow

File output, File transfer, Flow design, Metadata handling, Reporting, Variable Data Printing (VDP)

Create and manage your own counters You can add, subtract, multiply, divide or reset the value of your counters. The value can be as simple as 1, but also job variables like number of pages, job surface etc.

How it can be usedMerge data with templates automatically in a Switch flow to produce personalised or variable print files.

Counter Plus

by OhMyCode

Metadata handling, Reporting

Counter plus is a simple way to have multiple counters that let you add or subtract number and save it in Switch.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

CraftMyPDF.com

by Enfocus

Third-party integration, Variable Data Printing (VDP)

The CraftMyPDF.com Integration App for Enfocus Switch simplifies the creation of dynamic, professional PDF documents as part of your automated workflows.

How it can be usedMerge data with templates automatically in a Switch flow to produce personalised or variable print files.

Create Job Folder

by Bluewest

File output, Flow design

Create Job Folder app allows you to create folder structures with predefined subfolders in a single operation. The incoming file can optionally be put in one of the created folders.

How it can be usedGenerate the outputs production needs, such as print files, codes, reports or job tickets, automatically at the end of a Switch flow.

Create Log

by Bluewest

Metadata handling, Reporting

Create Log is the simplest way to create a text file directly stored as a dataset*.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Create file from template

by Four Pees

Communication, File conversion, File output, Metadata handling, Reporting

What if you want to create a relatively complex text file in Switch? Say… something like an XML file, or a JDF, or a complex JSON file.

How it can be usedKeep customers and staff informed automatically by sending emails, messages or notifications from a Switch flow when a job arrives, fails a check or is ready.

Create text file

by Four Pees

File output, Reporting

Sometimes a Switch flow needs to have a new text file created.

How it can be usedCollect and report on what happens in your flows, such as job counts, errors and timings, so you can measure and improve the workflow.

Cron

by Scheer.me

Flow design

Cron turns Enfocus Switch into a true task scheduler. Instead of waiting for an incoming job, Cron fires on its own: it injects a trigger job into your flow at the moment you define, so you can automate time-based workflows without any external tooling.

How it can be usedMake Switch flows easier to build, control and maintain, for example by routing, timing or organising jobs without extra scripting.

Data Mapper

by Bluewest

Metadata handling

Data Mapper is an alternative to adding private data through the Folder element. It allows data to be stored in Private Data, an XML dataset, or both.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Data Preflight

by Colin Smith

Metadata handling

Preflight spreadsheets within Switch with this utility.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Data Toolkit

by Significans Automation

Communication, File conversion, File output, Metadata handling, Variable Data Printing (VDP)

Ever needed the ability to create JSON/XML on-the-fly with Switch metadata? Join multiple JSON/XML files together into a single JSON/XML file?

How it can be usedMerge data with templates automatically in a Switch flow to produce personalised or variable print files.

DataLogger

by All Systems Integration Inc.

File output, Metadata handling, Reporting

The ASI DataLogger app for Switch is a tool to save information to a CSV (comma, tab or pipe delimited) text file.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Dataset Maestro

by Four Pees

Flow design, Metadata handling

Enfocus Switch uses datasets to store larger “blobs” of metadata belonging to a job.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Dataset Tools

by Bluewest

MIS - ERP, File conversion, File output, Flow design, Metadata handling

Dataset Tools is a versatile 9-in-1 app designed to facilitate dataset management. It offers powerful features to beautify, export, merge, remove, rename, and split datasets, ensuring data is organized, readable, and easy to work with.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your MIS or ERP so job data and status move between production and the business system without re-keying.

Date Calculator

by Color Consult AB

Metadata handling

This app will give you the possibility to do simple calculations on dates, you can add or subtract a number of days from a given date.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

DeDuplicate

by Scheer.me

File output, Flow design

DeDuplicate is a flow element for Enfocus Switch that automatically detects and suppresses duplicate jobs before they waste processing time or cause downstream issues.

How it can be usedGenerate the outputs production needs, such as print files, codes, reports or job tickets, automatically at the end of a Switch flow.

DeepL

by Enfocus

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Metadata handling, Third-party integration

Connect DeepL in any of your flows. Design, build, and automate anything for your work by integrating DeepL.

How it can be usedAdd an AI step to a Switch flow, for example to clean up, enhance or classify images and data before they reach prepress, with the results checked before anything is printed.

Delete Datasets

by Significans Automation

Metadata handling

A simple tool for deleting/removing one or more datasets from a job in a flow.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Deposit Job

by MacroArt Ltd

File output, File transfer, Flow design

Copies the job file/folder or a metadata dataset to a specified location on your file system or local network, without Switch Designer reading the folder contents.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

DesignMerge Pro

by Meadows Publishing Solutions

Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Variable Data Printing (VDP)

DesignMerge® Pro for Enfocus Switch Fully automated variable data workflows are here!

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

Docparser

by Enfocus

MIS - ERP, File conversion, Metadata handling

Connect Docparser in any of your flows. Design, build, and automate anything for your work by integrating Docparser.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your MIS or ERP so job data and status move between production and the business system without re-keying.

Drip

by aazapp

Flow design

Drip is a Switch flow tester application that injects jobs into your flow. That’s it: plain and simple. Well, perhaps not that simple.

How it can be usedMake Switch flows easier to build, control and maintain, for example by routing, timing or organising jobs without extra scripting.

Duplicate

by Significans Automation

File output, Flow design

Duplicate allows you to copy an asset one or more times, giving you full control over how your documents or datasets are reproduced and organized.

How it can be usedGenerate the outputs production needs, such as print files, codes, reports or job tickets, automatically at the end of a Switch flow.

Duplicate Pages

by Color Consult AB

Flow design

This is an app that duplicates pages in a one-page PDF file. If you want the PDF to have three pages of the same as the original file, this app can help you with that.

How it can be usedMake Switch flows easier to build, control and maintain, for example by routing, timing or organising jobs without extra scripting.

Duplicate pages PRO

by Color Consult AB

File conversion, File output, Flow design

This is an app that duplicates pages in a PDF-file in a few different ways. It can do a lot more page copying and arranging than the free app Duplicate pages.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

Dynamic Imposition

by Color Consult AB

Imposition - Tiling - Ganging

This app uses Callas pdfToolbox server as the imposition engine and consequently you have to have that program installed on your Switch server.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

EML Pickup

by Bluewest

Communication, Metadata handling

EML pickup processes .eml files to extract structured email data and attachments.

How it can be usedKeep customers and staff informed automatically by sending emails, messages or notifications from a Switch flow when a job arrives, fails a check or is ready.

EPMS Connect

by All Systems Integration Inc.

MIS - ERP, Communication, Metadata handling, Reporting, Third-party integration

This app will allow you to interact with the EPMS Connect API.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your MIS or ERP so job data and status move between production and the business system without re-keying.

Easy Data Transform

File conversion

An app for Enfocus Switch, covering file conversion.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

Elasticsearch-connect

by Bluewest

Metadata handling, Reporting, Third-party integration

Elasticsearch-connect, allows Switch to send, delete and get data from Elasticsearch database. With Elasticsearch-connect, you don't need to have a deep understanding of Elasticsearch's basic functionality, the app does (almost) everything for you.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Enfocus Griffin

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Image handling, Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Large Format Printing, PitStop Server, Third-party integration

An app for Enfocus Switch, covering artificial intelligence (ai), image handling, imposition - tiling - ganging, large format printing, pitstop server, third-party integration.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

Enfocus Review

by Enfocus

Communication, Online proofing

The Enfocus Review App is part of Enfocus Review, an Enfocus Cloud-hosted SaaS solution that simplifies PDF review cycles.

How it can be usedSend proofs to customers and act on their approval automatically, so approved jobs move on to production without anyone chasing.

Enhance Photo (AI)

by DynamicDuo LLC

Artificial Intelligence (AI), File conversion, File output, Image handling, Third-party integration

Customer-supplied photos are rarely print-ready: phone snapshots, compressed web images, dim lighting, soft focus. Enhance Photo fixes the common problems automatically, inside your Switch flow, powered by the PixelPanda AI photo enhancer.

How it can be usedAdd an AI step to a Switch flow, for example to clean up, enhance or classify images and data before they reach prepress, with the results checked before anything is printed.

Excel to CSV

by Color Consult AB

File conversion, Variable Data Printing (VDP)

Excel to CSV will let you submit an Excel file to a Switch flow were it will be converted to CSV. It will accept Excel files with multiple sheets.

How it can be usedMerge data with templates automatically in a Switch flow to produce personalised or variable print files.

Excel to JSON

by Color Consult AB

File conversion, File output, Metadata handling, Variable Data Printing (VDP)

Excel to JSON will let you submit an Excel file in the format .xlsx to a Switch flow where it will be converted to JSON and/or metadata sets.

How it can be usedMerge data with templates automatically in a Switch flow to produce personalised or variable print files.

Excel to XML

by Color Consult AB

File conversion, File output, Metadata handling, Variable Data Printing (VDP)

Excel to XML will let you submit an Excel file in the format .xlsx to a Switch flow where it will be converted to XML and/or metadata sets.

How it can be usedMerge data with templates automatically in a Switch flow to produce personalised or variable print files.

Execute Command Friend

by Color Consult AB

Flow design, Third-party integration

This app will let you create a script file to use with Execute Command. In some cases with Execute Command you need a few lines of commands to execute the task at hand.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to another system or service you already use, so jobs and data pass between them automatically.

Extract MSG File

by Otterbach Medien

File conversion, File output

This app extracts attachments from MSG files, compiles them into a folder, and outputs that folder through the outgoing connection.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

Extract PDF Ranges

by Develop Mint, Inc.

File conversion, File output, Imposition - Tiling - Ganging

Split PDFs Into Multiple "Page Range" Parts Extract PDF Ranges splits PDF files into multiple parts... one part for each page range specified.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

Extract text from PDF

by Color Consult AB

File conversion, File output, Metadata handling, Third-party integration

This app is a simple utility that will use the functionality in callas pdfToolbox to extract text in a PDF file and output it in some usable formats for use in Switch.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

Face Recognition

by calibrate workflow consulting GmbH

Artificial Intelligence (AI), File output, Image handling

This app detects faces on the premise using the OpenCV library without the use of any remote services.

How it can be usedAdd an AI step to a Switch flow, for example to clean up, enhance or classify images and data before they reach prepress, with the results checked before anything is printed.

Fail job

by interrupt5

Flow design

FailJob allows you to route a job directly to the Problem folder as if there was an exception encountered. This is handy if you want to implement a single point for error handling in your flow.

How it can be usedMake Switch flows easier to build, control and maintain, for example by routing, timing or organising jobs without extra scripting.

FastLane

by Enfocus

Metadata handling, PitStop Server

This app uses the FastLane tool that is part of the PitStop Server 2023 release. FastLane is a command line tool that allows to extract information out of a PDF file and add it as a JSON dataset.

How it can be usedExtend PitStop Server inside Switch with extra checks, fixes and reporting for incoming PDF files.

Fiery Pilot

by Impressed GmbH

Communication, File output, File transfer, Metadata handling, Third-party integration, Variable Data Printing (VDP)

Fiery Pilot allows Switch users to send print jobs and its output configuration to any digital output device driven by a Fiery digital print server with FS150 or later system software.

How it can be usedMerge data with templates automatically in a Switch flow to produce personalised or variable print files.

Fiery Prep-it Submit

by Impressed GmbH

Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Large Format Printing, Third-party integration

Fiery® Prep-it™ Fiery® Prep-it™ is a powerful, easy-to-use software solution for the preparation, layout, and automated production of print-for-cut jobs.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

File Fusion

by Four Pees

File conversion, File output, Metadata handling

The brightest minds in the universe (well, on earth certainly) have been working on fusion for years, and they haven’t yet cracked it!

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

Find Images with Clipping Path

by Color Consult AB

Image handling

With this app you can sort out images that have clipping paths embedded, files that don’t have a clipping path will go in another outgoing connection.

How it can be usedCheck and prepare images automatically in a Switch flow, such as resizing, converting or correcting them before they reach prepress.

Find images with layers

by Color Consult AB

Image handling, Third-party integration

With this app you can sort out images that have layers; files that don't have layers will go in another outgoing connection.

How it can be usedCheck and prepare images automatically in a Switch flow, such as resizing, converting or correcting them before they reach prepress.

FireStarter

File output

An app for Enfocus Switch, covering file output.

How it can be usedGenerate the outputs production needs, such as print files, codes, reports or job tickets, automatically at the end of a Switch flow.

Flow Links

by Bluewest

Communication, File transfer, Flow design

Flow Links allows you to connect parts of flows without a direct connection. It can be used to: Make flows easier to read by avoiding long or diagonal connections.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

Flow Trigger

by Bluewest

Flow design

Flow Trigger allows you to inject a set number of jobs into a flow at regular intervals. The injected jobs can be : Specified with an absolute path; Randomly selected from folder; Dummy job created on the fly.

How it can be usedMake Switch flows easier to build, control and maintain, for example by routing, timing or organising jobs without extra scripting.

FlowSpy

by Four Pees

Flow design, Reporting

You have a beautiful flow. A truly beautiful flow. Perhaps a little complex? Perhaps many files pass through it, and you kind of lost track which those were?

How it can be usedCollect and report on what happens in your flows, such as job counts, errors and timings, so you can measure and improve the workflow.

Folder Apps

by Enfocus

Flow design

Six app bundle for working with files and folders "Filetypes Counter" counts the files in a job folder per filetype, and adds these counters (number of files, files names and files paths) and some extra stats info to the job folder as private data and dataset.

How it can be usedMake Switch flows easier to build, control and maintain, for example by routing, timing or organising jobs without extra scripting.

FreeFlow® Core Connect

by Above All Code

Communication, File output, File transfer, Flow design, Third-party integration

This app integrates your Switch workflow with Xerox® FreeFlow®. The FreeFlow® Connect App will send the PDF to a FreeFlow® Core workflow for further processing.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

Fujifilm Jet Press Connector

by FUJIFILM Corporation

Communication, File conversion, File output, File transfer, Metadata handling, Third-party integration

Jet Press and XMF Jet Press is a B2 size sheet-fed inkjet press that combines outstanding print quality and high productivity with Fujifilm.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

Fuzzy Matcher

by Significans Automation

Metadata handling

Do you consistently have inconsistent data? Tried using complex Regex statements to find matches? “Fuzzy Matching”, or approximate string matching, is the technique of finding strings that match a pattern approximately (rather than exactly).

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

GKS Connect

by NI Solutions

MIS - ERP, Communication, PitStop Server, Third-party integration

GKS Connect is an app to receive and log back data to the MIS system GKS. New orders is fetched with a payload from a webhook that GKS is sending and will be split in different job parts in Switch.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your MIS or ERP so job data and status move between production and the business system without re-keying.

GMG ColorServer

by GMG GmbH

File conversion, Image handling, Large Format Printing, Third-party integration, Variable Data Printing (VDP)

Rely on the best-in-class conversion: GMG ColorServer 5 brings MX profile technology to your workflow , providing reproducible results in high-end quality.

How it can be usedPrepare wide-format jobs automatically, including tiling, nesting and cut files, so large-format work reaches the printer and cutter with fewer manual steps.

GS Dropbox bundle

by GrafiStore

Communication, File transfer, Third-party integration

Dropbox Upload: Upload any file or folder to your Dropbox account. Select any existing folder, or create a custom folder name, to upload files and/or folders to.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

GS OSXPrint

by GrafiStore

File output

GS OSXPrint prints a PDF or TXT file to a local installed printer on OS X. This can either be a locally attached or remote / network printer.

How it can be usedGenerate the outputs production needs, such as print files, codes, reports or job tickets, automatically at the end of a Switch flow.

GSApi Order Submit for MultiPress

MIS - ERP

An app for Enfocus Switch, covering mis - erp.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your MIS or ERP so job data and status move between production and the business system without re-keying.

GSApi process bufferline to MultiPress order

by GrafiStore

Communication, Third-party integration

Process a bufferline entry in MultiPress to an actual order. After using GSApi Order Submit for MultiPress, GSApi will then create bufferline (pre-order) entry in MultiPress.

How it can be usedKeep customers and staff informed automatically by sending emails, messages or notifications from a Switch flow when a job arrives, fails a check or is ready.

Gang by Hierarchy

Imposition - Tiling - Ganging

An app for Enfocus Switch, covering imposition - tiling - ganging.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

Generate Aztec Code

by Otterbach Medien

File output, Flow design

Pack More Data into Less Space with the High-Density Aztec Code Look at the bottom of any modern airline boarding pass or transport document and you’ll find a small, dense square of black and white modules: an Aztec code.

How it can be usedGenerate the outputs production needs, such as print files, codes, reports or job tickets, automatically at the end of a Switch flow.

Generate Barcode

by Otterbach Medien

File output, Flow design

Power Your Packaging, Logistics and Retail Workflows with Industry-Standard Linear Barcodes From the supermarket shelf to the warehouse floor, linear barcodes are the silent workhorses that keep the modern economy moving.

How it can be usedGenerate the outputs production needs, such as print files, codes, reports or job tickets, automatically at the end of a Switch flow.

Generate Checksum

by Otterbach Medien

Flow design, Metadata handling

The app generates a checksum of the single file job. Jobs that are folders are being routed to the output connection without a checksum.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Generate Data Matrix

by Otterbach Medien

File output, Flow design

Mark Smaller, Encode Smarter with DataMatrix In industrial part marking, high-density product labelling and small-item identification, one 2D symbology dominates: DataMatrix.

How it can be usedGenerate the outputs production needs, such as print files, codes, reports or job tickets, automatically at the end of a Switch flow.

Generate QR Code

by Otterbach Medien

File output, Flow design

Bridge Print and Digital with the World’s Most Recognisable Barcode There is no 2D symbology more universally understood than the QR code.

How it can be usedGenerate the outputs production needs, such as print files, codes, reports or job tickets, automatically at the end of a Switch flow.

Generate UUID

by Otterbach Medien

File output, Flow design, Metadata handling

Unlock the Power of Universally Unique Identifiers (UUIDs) for Seamless Data Management In today’s fast-paced digital world, where data is constantly evolving, maintaining consistency and accuracy is crucial.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Get Dataset Path

by Significans Automation

Metadata handling

A very simple tool to retrieve the absolute path of an attached dataset and record the value to a private data key. Useful in scenarios where an App or Configurator requires an asset, but you don’t want to (or can’t) store said asset in a temporary folder.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Get Switch log messages

Metadata handling

An app for Enfocus Switch, covering metadata handling.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Get Text Changes

by Bluewest

MIS - ERP, Communication, File output, Flow design, Metadata handling, Reporting, Web to print

Ever pushed out an updated data file and wondered whether it really carried any meaningful change before triggering your whole downstream pipeline?

How it can be usedPull orders and artwork from your web-to-print storefront into Switch automatically and send status back, so online orders reach production without re-keying.

Get Users

by Bluewest

Flow design, Metadata handling, Reporting

Get Users is an app that will collect users information in Switch users database and output the result in a dataset with XML or JSON format.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Global Counter

by Significans Automation

Flow design

Global Counter is a powerful utility designed to manage persistent numeric values that need to exist beyond the lifespan of a single job or flow.

How it can be usedMake Switch flows easier to build, control and maintain, for example by routing, timing or organising jobs without extra scripting.

Global Data

by Bluewest

Flow design, Metadata handling

Global Data will allow you to save private data key(s), dataset(s), or all information from a job (including private data, and datasets) in the Switch database.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Good2Go Cloud Workflow Bundle

by Good2Go Software

Communication, File transfer, Online proofing

Connect your Enfocus Switch workflows to Good2Go Cloud services. This bundle includes apps for uploading files to Good2Go, monitoring file status, and downloading files from Good2Go.

How it can be usedSend proofs to customers and act on their approval automatically, so approved jobs move on to production without anyone chasing.

Google Cloud Pack

by calibrate workflow consulting GmbH

File output, File transfer, Third-party integration

Allows you to automate file transfers with Google Cloud Storage (GCS) directly from Enfocus Switch. This version comes with powerful features, including recursive uploads and downloads, full folder hierarchy preservation and metadata handling.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

Google Drive Connect

by Bell’ibis

Communication, File transfer, Metadata handling

The Google Drive Connect app allows you to integrate your Google Drive with Enfocus Switch.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

Google Sheets Connect

by ezFlow

Communication, File conversion, File output, Flow design, Metadata handling, Reporting, Third-party integration, Variable Data Printing (VDP)

Google Sheets Connect allows you to process all these tasks with your Google Sheets: Add new sheet Delete sheet Rename sheet Rename column headers Add row Delete rows Lookup values Edit values (including formula’s) Import CSV file Import Excel file Export sheet to CSV file…

How it can be usedMerge data with templates automatically in a Switch flow to produce personalised or variable print files.

GraFx Publisher

File output, Third-party integration, Variable Data Printing (VDP)

An app for Enfocus Switch, covering file output, third-party integration, variable data printing (vdp).

How it can be usedMerge data with templates automatically in a Switch flow to produce personalised or variable print files.

Griffin (deprecated)

by Enfocus

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Image handling, Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Large Format Printing, PitStop Server, Third-party integration

This app is deprecated. It is recommended to use the new app Enfocus Griffin. Griffin is a powerful, award winning automatic layout and tiling solution for wide format printers.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

HP Digital Front End JDF Control

Third-party integration

An app for Enfocus Switch, covering third-party integration.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to another system or service you already use, so jobs and data pass between them automatically.

HP EPM Preflight

by Enfocus

PitStop Server

The HP EPM Preflight app for Switch is an innovative solution for Mac and PC. Combined with Switch and PitStop Server, this solution automatically decides whether a job is suitable to print in EPM mode or not.

How it can be usedExtend PitStop Server inside Switch with extra checks, fixes and reporting for incoming PDF files.

HP PrintOS Composer

by HP

File conversion, File output, Variable Data Printing (VDP)

Automate your Variable Data Printing (VDP) Workflow, by converting your VDP templates to a ready-to-print PDF without a single human touch point.

How it can be usedMerge data with templates automatically in a Switch flow to produce personalised or variable print files.

HP PrintOS Composer Configuration Helper

by HP

File conversion, File output, Metadata handling, Variable Data Printing (VDP)

The 'HP PrintOS Composer Configuration Helper' is a complementary tool to the 'HP PrintOS Composer' App which can be found here: HP PrintOS Composer With the HP PrintOS Composer App, you will be able to automate your Variable Data Printing (VDP) Workflow, by converting your…

How it can be usedMerge data with templates automatically in a Switch flow to produce personalised or variable print files.

HP PrintOS Imposer Configuration Helper

by HP

File conversion, File output, Metadata handling, Third-party integration

The 'HP PrintOS Imposer Configuration Helper' is a complementary tool to the 'HP PrintOS Composer' App which can be found here: HP PrintOS Composer With the HP PrintOS Imposer Helper tool, you can streamline your imposition workflow by uploading a PDF/IMPP combination and…

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

HP Site Flow

by HP

Third-party integration

Use this app to access the HP Site Flow API through Enfocus Switch. Submit orders, query status of orders/batches or complete production steps automatically and securely using the features of the API.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to another system or service you already use, so jobs and data pass between them automatically.

HP SmartStream Production Center JDF Control

Third-party integration

An app for Enfocus Switch, covering third-party integration.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to another system or service you already use, so jobs and data pass between them automatically.

Handwriting.io Generator

by Colin Smith

Third-party integration

Handwriting is a great way to keep your customers' attention. Manual handwriting with a pen is costly and time-consuming.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to another system or service you already use, so jobs and data pass between them automatically.

History

by Bluewest

Flow design, Metadata handling

History is an application designed to track the progress of a job through various stages of a workflow. At each step, it collects information about the job's activities.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Hold Job Groups

by Enfocus

Flow design

Holds a group of jobs until the group is complete and sends them on at the same time without assembling them so the job properties and metadata do not get lost.

How it can be usedMake Switch flows easier to build, control and maintain, for example by routing, timing or organising jobs without extra scripting.

HoldJobPlus

by interrupt5

Flow design

HoldJobPlus provides additional mechanisms to hold and then release a job.

How it can be usedMake Switch flows easier to build, control and maintain, for example by routing, timing or organising jobs without extra scripting.

IdleAlert

by Four Pees

Reporting

It’s very quiet today. You’ve seen no errors or problem alerts , all seems well with your workflow.

How it can be usedCollect and report on what happens in your flows, such as job counts, errors and timings, so you can measure and improve the workflow.

Image converter

by Enfocus

File conversion, Image handling

The Image Format Converter app automates the process of converting image files into various formats. It supports a wide range of image formats, including HEIC, JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, AVIF, and others.

How it can be usedCheck and prepare images automatically in a Switch flow, such as resizing, converting or correcting them before they reach prepress.

ImageMagick Helper

by Bluewest

File conversion

ImageMagick Helper is a wrapper for ImageMagick.ImageMagick is a versatile tool for image manipulation. With this app, it will ease ImageMagick integration within Enfocus Switch without having to know complex CLI syntax, saving you time and efforts.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

Imp XML Bundle

by InSoft Automation Pvt. Ltd

MIS - ERP, File conversion, File output, Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Large Format Printing

Imp XML Creator Imp XML Creator app is the automation bridge between Enfocus Switch and Imp Flow, enabling hands-free workflows for imposition, nesting, and ganging across offset, digital, and large-format printing.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your MIS or ERP so job data and status move between production and the business system without re-keying.

ImpositionWizard Connect

by Digital Made

Imposition - Tiling - Ganging

ImpositionWizard Connect is an Enfocus Switch app that connects automated Switch workflows to Appsforlife Imposition Wizard 3.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

Impostrip Redirection Integration

by Impressed GmbH

Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Large Format Printing, Third-party integration

The Impostrip Redirection Integration app allows you to use the complete functionality offered by the free of charge XML Redirection interface of Ultimates Impostrip Automation and Scalable or add the XML for Redirection option to your PRO version.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

Impostrip UICL Integration

by Impressed GmbH

Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Third-party integration

The Impostrip UICL Integration app allows you to use the complete functionality offered by the optional UICL interface of Ultimates Impostrip Automation and Scalable.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

Imprint MIS Integration

by Imprint Business Systems Ltd

MIS - ERP, Metadata handling, Third-party integration

Integration to the Imprint Management Information System.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your MIS or ERP so job data and status move between production and the business system without re-keying.

Infigo Connect

by Infigo

MIS - ERP, Third-party integration, Variable Data Printing (VDP), Web to print

Revolutionize Your Workflow with Infigo Connect Seamlessly integrate your Infigo storefront with Enfocus Switch for a smarter, faster, and more efficient production process.

How it can be usedPull orders and artwork from your web-to-print storefront into Switch automatically and send status back, so online orders reach production without re-keying.

Inject Lite

by Open Automation

Flow design

Inject Lite can inject a job like the standard Inject Job element. It also allows to check if the job-to-be-injected exists and to collect information about the job-to-be-injected (number of files and size) without injecting.

How it can be usedMake Switch flows easier to build, control and maintain, for example by routing, timing or organising jobs without extra scripting.

Inject Wildcard

by Enfocus

File output, Flow design

This app allows you to inject one or more job(s) into the flow when triggered by an incoming job. The injected job(s) is/are injected from a repository of jobs, with optional recursive search, optional parent filtering, and optional time filter.

How it can be usedGenerate the outputs production needs, such as print files, codes, reports or job tickets, automatically at the end of a Switch flow.

Inject XML

by Color Consult AB

Metadata handling

Use this app when you need to add XML metadata to another job file in a flow. For example, you have one file that goes through the flow and get some metadata added.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Is Valid

by Bluewest

Metadata handling

Is Valid allows you to check if a string matches with a wide variety of types, from email to ISBN and EAN based on the popular NPM library Validator.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

JS CSV Writer

by Sunnyland

Reporting

JS CSV Writer is a nodejs CSV Writer design to create CSV files quickly and easily. With unlimited columns and easy setup JS CSV Writer is a great option to create log files, excel spreadsheets and to record general information as a part of your switch flow.

How it can be usedCollect and report on what happens in your flows, such as job counts, errors and timings, so you can measure and improve the workflow.

JSON map

by Colorflow Solutions Ltd

Metadata handling

The JSON map app maps data to a JSON object. App Usage The app usage is very simple. Equate your data to be mapped to a key name, like any other data mapping in Switch.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

JSON pickup

by Enfocus

Metadata handling

JSON Pickup converts any JSON string to an XML dataset Metadata is sometimes available as a JSON string (JavaScript Object Notation).

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

JSON splitter

by Colorflow Solutions Ltd

Communication, File output, Metadata handling, Reporting

The JSON splitter app breaks up JSON on a repeating node element. App usage The usage of the app is based on parent node to child node relationship within the hierarchy of the JSON searched.

How it can be usedKeep customers and staff informed automatically by sending emails, messages or notifications from a Switch flow when a job arrives, fails a check or is ready.

JSON-Pack

by calibrate workflow consulting GmbH

Metadata handling

JSON Pack extends the functionality and simplifies the manipulation of metadata in JSON format by allowing to: Generate new JSON from a multi-line field or XML Manipulate existing JSON files (add, update or remove keys, objects or arrays) Inject new Switch jobs for each item…

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Job Repeater

by Open Automation

Flow design

Job Repeater duplicates a job a user-definable number of times. The duplicates can also be assembled into an output job folder.

How it can be usedMake Switch flows easier to build, control and maintain, for example by routing, timing or organising jobs without extra scripting.

Kiliman Connect

by ISI Consultancy

DAM, Image handling, Third-party integration, Web to print

Kiliman DAM is a cloud based digital asset management service from ISI that allows users to organize their digital assets in a better way.

How it can be usedPull orders and artwork from your web-to-print storefront into Switch automatically and send status back, so online orders reach production without re-keying.

Kongsberg integration

by Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems

Large Format Printing, PitStop Server, Third-party integration

Unlock the full potential of your Kongsberg cutting systems with the Kongsberg iPC Integration Bundle for Enfocus Switch.

How it can be usedPrepare wide-format jobs automatically, including tiling, nesting and cut files, so large-format work reaches the printer and cutter with fewer manual steps.

LFP PDF Slicer

by ezFlow

File output, Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Large Format Printing, PitStop Server

LFP PDF Slicer splits large PDFs into smaller slices or tiles that will fit on your large format printer. This is called tiling or paneling.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

List Lookup

by All Systems Integration Inc.

Metadata handling

This app will allow you to search for and return a value from a CSV data file. You specify the target column and value (i.e.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Mail with OAuth 2.0

by Enfocus

Communication, PitStop Server, Third-party integration

Send and Receive emails using OAuth 2.0 authentication These apps send and receive emails from email servers that require OAuth 2.0 authentication, such as Gmail, for example.

How it can be usedExtend PitStop Server inside Switch with extra checks, fixes and reporting for incoming PDF files.

Make Barcode

by Color Consult AB

File output, Metadata handling

Make Barcode lets you create a wide variety of different barcodes in different file formats. You can add the barcode values as variable data from metadata sources or by values you enter in the property.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Make JSON

by Color Consult AB

File output, Metadata handling

This app is very simple, you have a multiline editor with variables were you can write your own JSON-code and add values from variables.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Make Thumbnails

by Color Consult AB

File conversion, Image handling

This app will make thumbnails of your images. Set a size in pixels and set a resolution, optionally you can make a non-square image square and you can choose the color of the pixels that are added to make the image square.

How it can be usedCheck and prepare images automatically in a Switch flow, such as resizing, converting or correcting them before they reach prepress.

Make XML

by Color Consult AB

File output, Metadata handling

Make XML will let you create XML files from Switch variables of your selection. This is a simple way to make XML files for other uses in other systems outside of Switch.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Make password

by Color Consult AB

Communication, Metadata handling

This app will create a password with random characters and save it to Private data.

How it can be usedKeep customers and staff informed automatically by sending emails, messages or notifications from a Switch flow when a job arrives, fails a check or is ready.

Map webhook headers

Metadata handling

An app for Enfocus Switch, covering metadata handling.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

MasterPrint Connect

by ECOFFI Software

MIS - ERP, Communication, Metadata handling, Third-party integration

​The purpose of this application is to be able to update action information to the MasterPrint software.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your MIS or ERP so job data and status move between production and the business system without re-keying.

Message Teams

by āpie

Communication, Third-party integration

The Message Teams app for Switch allows you to send information you collect in Switch to individual or multiple channels in Microsoft Teams.

How it can be usedKeep customers and staff informed automatically by sending emails, messages or notifications from a Switch flow when a job arrives, fails a check or is ready.

MetaTagger

by All Systems Integration Inc.

Metadata handling

MetaTagger will allow you to create metadata tags and store values in "Private Data". Private Data is a list of tag/value pairs of private script data to be stored in the internal job ticket.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Metrix Automation Pro

by Impressed GmbH

Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Third-party integration

Metrix Automation Pro modifies Efi Metrix 2013 and 2015 compliant project MXML files, by adding a command XML structure which is compliant to the optional Efi Metrix Automation Pro module.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

Metrix Product Extractor

by Impressed GmbH

Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Third-party integration

Metrix Product extractor allows the extraction of EFI Metrix 2013 and 2015 compliant product MXMLs out of MXML files exported from EFI Metrix.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

Metrix Product Maker

by Impressed GmbH

Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Third-party integration

Metrix Product maker allows the automated creation of EFI Metrix 2013 and 2015 compliant product MXML files, supporting all product specific settings known from the EFI Metrix software.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

Metrix Project Maker

by Impressed GmbH

Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Third-party integration

Metrix Project maker allows the automated creation of EFI Metrix 2013 and 2015 compliant project MXML files, supporting all project specific settings known from the EFI Metrix software.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

Microsoft Azure Integration

by Four Pees

File output, File transfer, Third-party integration

The Microsoft Azure Integration contains three Switch apps for working with Azure Blob Storage: one to send files, one to download them, and one to delete them.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

Microsoft Azure Upload

by Four Pees

File output, File transfer, Third-party integration

Azure Blob Storage helps you create data lakes for your analytics needs and provides storage to build powerful cloud- native and mobile apps.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

Microsoft Excel (Windows)

by Enfocus

File conversion, File output, Third-party integration

This app drives Microsoft Excel. It allows saving an Excel to the following formats: PDF, XPS, XLS and XLSX. Note: This app can only be used on Windows.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

Microsoft PowerPoint (Windows)

by Enfocus

File conversion, File output, Third-party integration

This app drives Microsoft PowerPoint. It allows saving a PowerPoint file to the following formats: PDF, PDF/A, XPS, PPT and PPTX.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

Microsoft Word (Mac)

by Enfocus

File conversion, File output, Third-party integration

This app drives Microsoft Word. It allows saving a Word file as PDF or as a number of common text formats (RTF, TXT, HTML).

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

Microsoft Word (Windows)

by Enfocus

File conversion, File output, Third-party integration

This app drives Microsoft Word. It allows saving a Word file as PDF or as a number of common text formats (RTF, TXT, HTML).

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

MixID

by Skabertrang A/S

File transfer, Flow design, Reporting, Variable Data Printing (VDP)

Use this app to create a UUID. You can choose from the standard UUID, a shorter UUID or random words. And you can define the case of the UUID.

How it can be usedMerge data with templates automatically in a Switch flow to produce personalised or variable print files.

Monday.com integration

by Four Pees

MIS - ERP, Communication, Large Format Printing, Reporting, Third-party integration

Monday.com is a platform to manage "things". Different things in different industries or even company divisions in the same industry.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your MIS or ERP so job data and status move between production and the business system without re-keying.

Multi Search and Rename

by Bluewest

Flow design

Multi Search and Rename lets you replace strings in the job name, as the classic "rename" function from Switch. The only notable difference is there is no limit in the number of strings to replace.

How it can be usedMake Switch flows easier to build, control and maintain, for example by routing, timing or organising jobs without extra scripting.

MultiPress Connect

by Dataline

MIS - ERP, Communication, Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Large Format Printing, Metadata handling, Third-party integration

What is MultiPress Connect? The MultiPress integration with Enfocus allows you to avoid repetitive tasks and automate print production without complicating your workflow needlessly.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your MIS or ERP so job data and status move between production and the business system without re-keying.

MultiPress Connect - Lite

by Dataline

MIS - ERP, Communication, Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Large Format Printing, Metadata handling, Third-party integration

What is MultiPress Connect Lite? The MultiPress integration with Enfocus allows you to avoid repetitive tasks and automate print production without complicating your workflow needlessly.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your MIS or ERP so job data and status move between production and the business system without re-keying.

Multipress Lookup

by GrafiStore

Communication, Reporting

Use Enfocus Switch to communicate with your Multipress Server to get all the info you need for order processing.

How it can be usedKeep customers and staff informed automatically by sending emails, messages or notifications from a Switch flow when a job arrives, fails a check or is ready.

NI Portal

by NI Solutions

Communication

This app communicates with NI Portal, which groups files in Switch into an order. With NI Portal, you can send files in an order to separate workflows and report back the status.

How it can be usedKeep customers and staff informed automatically by sending emails, messages or notifications from a Switch flow when a job arrives, fails a check or is ready.

Native Impose Bundle

by Christopher Wilshaw

Imposition - Tiling - Ganging

Native Impose Standalone automatic imposition for Enfocus Switch, no third-party engines required. Native Impose is built directly for Switch.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

Nubium

MIS - ERP, Third-party integration

An app for Enfocus Switch, covering mis - erp, third-party integration.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your MIS or ERP so job data and status move between production and the business system without re-keying.

Number dropper

by Colorflow Solutions Ltd

File output, Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Variable Data Printing (VDP)

Creates a PDF with pages that contain numbers incremented by a designated value in a sequence.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

Number of items in directory

by Skabertrang A/S

Flow design, Reporting

This app reports the number, file size, names and dates about items in a directory (or folder) at specified intervals. It does this by outputting a JSON-file through the outgoing connection.

How it can be usedCollect and report on what happens in your flows, such as job counts, errors and timings, so you can measure and improve the workflow.

ONYX Switch Connect

by Onyx Graphics, Inc.

Communication, File output, File transfer, Flow design, Image handling, Large Format Printing, Metadata handling, Reporting, Third-party integration

ONYX Switch Connect™ is an open system that provides a simple developer interface to connect a print service provider’s current business workflow solution to ONYX production software without replacing existing business workflows with a proprietary or RIP-specific solution.

How it can be usedPrepare wide-format jobs automatically, including tiling, nesting and cut files, so large-format work reaches the printer and cutter with fewer manual steps.

ONYX Switch Status

by Onyx Graphics, Inc.

Communication, File output, File transfer, Flow design, Image handling, Large Format Printing, Metadata handling, Reporting, Third-party integration

An app for Enfocus Switch by Onyx Graphics, Inc., covering communication, file output, file transfer, flow design, image handling, large format printing, metadata handling, reporting, third-party integration.

How it can be usedPrepare wide-format jobs automatically, including tiling, nesting and cut files, so large-format work reaches the printer and cutter with fewer manual steps.

OSI Product - Submit

by PrePress digital – Softwareentwicklung GmbH

DAM, File conversion, File output, Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Large Format Printing, Online proofing, Third-party integration, Variable Data Printing (VDP)

This free Enfocus Switch App enables seamless submission of one or multiple PDF or image files directly into the OSI Produce PDF Workflow to automatically create and process automation jobs.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

OSX CUPS Printer

by Apago, Inc.

File output

This app allows a flow to send files to any Mac OS X CUPS printer. Select a printer from a list of those available on the Switch server and configure the options.

How it can be usedGenerate the outputs production needs, such as print files, codes, reports or job tickets, automatically at the end of a Switch flow.

Optimize PDF

by Develop Mint, Inc.

File conversion, File output

Optimize PDF optimizes PDFs using various user parameters, including image compression and downsampling. Similar to Adobe Acrobat’s function, it can shrink PDF file sizes for email, etc.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

Overlay PDF

by Enfocus

PitStop Server

Combines one or more master files with one or more overlay files The app offers a wide variety of strategies for overlaying a PDF on top of another.

How it can be usedExtend PitStop Server inside Switch with extra checks, fixes and reporting for incoming PDF files.

PDF Enhancer

by Apago, Inc.

File conversion, File output, Image handling, Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Online proofing

PDF Enhancer is a high-volume software utility that optimizes PDFs for a particular purpose. PDF Enhancer automates the most common document assembly and preparation tasks.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

PDF Form

by Bluewest

File conversion, File output, Metadata handling, Reporting

PDF Form allows Enfocus Switch to interact with PDF forms. Whether you want to fill in a form or collect data from a form filled in by the customer, this application is for you.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

PDF Ink & Coverage Inspector

by Scheer.me

File output, Image handling, Large Format Printing, Reporting, Third-party integration

Ensure reliable print production by detecting excessive ink coverage before it becomes a problem. The PDF Ink & Coverage Inspector is designed for print workflows where controlling total ink coverage (TAC) is critical.

How it can be usedPrepare wide-format jobs automatically, including tiling, nesting and cut files, so large-format work reaches the printer and cutter with fewer manual steps.

PDF Review Module

by Enfocus

Communication, Online proofing

Automated online proofing No more struggling with emailing PDFs The PDF file is uploaded to a web server and a link is sent to your customer.

How it can be usedSend proofs to customers and act on their approval automatically, so approved jobs move on to production without anyone chasing.

PDF Review Module Reporter

by Enfocus

Communication, Online proofing, Reporting

This app provides the ability to track and trace approval cycles and will generate reports for your Enfocus PDF Review Module files, collections or brands, with each file’s url, approval status, decision (button clicked), and list of comments.

How it can be usedSend proofs to customers and act on their approval automatically, so approved jobs move on to production without anyone chasing.

PDF Snake

by Rennie Glen Software LLC

Imposition - Tiling - Ganging

PDF Snake is prepress software for performing document imposition. PDF Snake can: make booklets, impose (also called Nup or N-up) pages in a variety of configurations, resize pages, re-order pages, add pages from one document to another, and much more!

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

PDF Stripper

File output

An app for Enfocus Switch, covering file output.

How it can be usedGenerate the outputs production needs, such as print files, codes, reports or job tickets, automatically at the end of a Switch flow.

PDF Watermarks

by DynamicDuo LLC

Communication, File conversion, File output, Online proofing

Add watermarks to your PDF documents. As your PDFs go through their workflows in different phases, add textual watermarks to them for helping internal and external teams understand the stage of the given document.

How it can be usedSend proofs to customers and act on their approval automatically, so approved jobs move on to production without anyone chasing.

PDFCrypt

by Creative Group

File conversion, File output, Metadata handling

This app sets the owner and user passwords, and usage permissions on PDF files. If you want to use dynamically created passwords, combine this app with the “Make password” app.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

PDFPrinter

by Apago, Inc.

File output

PDFPrint will print a PDF file to a local or remote printer via the Windows print queue. Any printer installed on the Switch server can be used including non-PS/PDF printers.

How it can be usedGenerate the outputs production needs, such as print files, codes, reports or job tickets, automatically at the end of a Switch flow.

PDFPrinter AutoSelect

by Apago, Inc.

File output

PDFPrinter AutoSelect can search for specified text on PDF pages and automatically select different configurations of paper tray, media and plexing options.

How it can be usedGenerate the outputs production needs, such as print files, codes, reports or job tickets, automatically at the end of a Switch flow.

PDFix Make Accessible

by PDFix

Artificial Intelligence (AI), File conversion, File output

PDFix Make Accessible automates PDF accessibility remediation directly inside Enfocus Switch workflows.

How it can be usedAdd an AI step to a Switch flow, for example to clean up, enhance or classify images and data before they reach prepress, with the results checked before anything is printed.

PDFix Validation

by PDFix

File conversion, File output

PDFix Validation validates PDF jobs for accessibility and related conformance targets directly inside Enfocus Switch workflows.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

PDFspy

by Apago, Inc.

File output, Flow design, Reporting

PDFspy is the ultimate “get info” utility for your PDF documents. It can extract a comprehensive list of attributes from a PDF file into an XML-based format.

How it can be usedCollect and report on what happens in your flows, such as job counts, errors and timings, so you can measure and improve the workflow.

PHP

by Scheer.me

Communication, File conversion, File output, Flow design

This app allows you to execute PHP scripts directly inside your Enfocus Switch flows using the PHP CLI, without requiring a web server.

How it can be usedKeep customers and staff informed automatically by sending emails, messages or notifications from a Switch flow when a job arrives, fails a check or is ready.

Perfectly Clear

by Bluewest

Artificial Intelligence (AI), File conversion, Image handling

Perfectly Clear streamlines image enhancement within Enfocus Switch by integrating with the Perfectly Clear Cloud service.

How it can be usedAdd an AI step to a Switch flow, for example to clean up, enhance or classify images and data before they reach prepress, with the results checked before anything is printed.

Personalia

by XMPie

Third-party integration, Variable Data Printing (VDP)

: Take your print and marketing automation to the next level with the Personalia Integration for Enfocus Switch. This powerful app seamlessly connects Enfocus Switch with XMPie's Personalia, providing a fully automated and personalized communication experience.

How it can be usedMerge data with templates automatically in a Switch flow to produce personalised or variable print files.

Phoenix Dies

by Significans Automation

File output, File transfer, Flow design, Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Metadata handling, Third-party integration

Phoenix Dies connects Enfocus Switch directly to your Enfocus Phoenix die design and template libraries. Import CAD files and imposition templates, and keep both libraries clean, automatically, from inside a flow.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

Phoenix Equipment

by Significans Automation

File output, File transfer, Flow design, Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Metadata handling, Third-party integration

Phoenix Equipment is a bundle.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

Phoenix Script Runner

by Platt Solutions

Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Third-party integration

Supercharge Phoenix with Phoenix Script Runner Esko Phoenix is a groundbreaking imposition application. With the optional scripting module, you can unlock unlimited possibilities, but there's no easy way to run those scripts via Switch.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

Phoenix Stocks

by Significans Automation

Flow design, Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Third-party integration

Phoenix Stocks connects Enfocus Switch directly to your Enfocus Phoenix stock library. Manage the stocks, grades, sheets, and rolls that drive your imposition jobs, automatically, from inside a flow.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

Phoenix2Switch

by Enfocus

MIS - ERP, Artificial Intelligence (AI), File conversion, File output, Flow design, Image handling, Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Large Format Printing, Metadata handling, PitStop Server, Reporting, Third-party integration

Visit the GitHub repository and contribute to the community: https://github.com/tilialabs/tilia-phoenix-connect.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your MIS or ERP so job data and status move between production and the business system without re-keying.

Photoroom

by Enfocus

Artificial Intelligence (AI), File conversion, File output, Image handling, Third-party integration

Connect Photoroom in any of your flows. Design, build, and automate anything for your work by integrating Photoroom.

How it can be usedAdd an AI step to a Switch flow, for example to clean up, enhance or classify images and data before they reach prepress, with the results checked before anything is printed.

Pipedrive Connect

by Bell’ibis

MIS - ERP, Communication, Metadata handling, Third-party integration

Pipedrive is the first CRM platform made for salespeople, by salespeople. And now you can integrate all your company processes with this powerfull platform thanks to the Pipedrive Connect app.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your MIS or ERP so job data and status move between production and the business system without re-keying.

Pixometry

by Pixometry

Artificial Intelligence (AI), File conversion, Image handling, Third-party integration

Pixometry for Enfocus Switch Automate image enhancement, background removal, and AI upscaling inside your Switch workflows.

How it can be usedAdd an AI step to a Switch flow, for example to clean up, enhance or classify images and data before they reach prepress, with the results checked before anything is printed.

Place content

by Color Consult AB

File conversion, Online proofing, Third-party integration

This is an app that creates a workaround for a problem with some character encoding in the pdfToolbox Place Content fixup when used in Switch on Mac.

How it can be usedSend proofs to customers and act on their approval automatically, so approved jobs move on to production without anyone chasing.

Portfolio Link

by Enfocus

Communication, DAM, File conversion, File output, File transfer, Metadata handling, Third-party integration

Extensis Portfolio makes it easy to share digital assets with your remote team members, partners, and customers no matter where they are.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your digital asset management system so approved artwork and assets flow into production without manual downloads.

Post to Slack

by Apago, Inc.

Communication, Third-party integration

Post messages to any Slack.com channel. Customize the appearance with user name and icon.

How it can be usedKeep customers and staff informed automatically by sending emails, messages or notifications from a Switch flow when a job arrives, fails a check or is ready.

Post to Telegram

by OhMyCode

Reporting, Third-party integration

Telegram is a popular encrypted messaging service that helps to bring safe team communication and collaboration. A Telegram account is linked to your Mobile phone number, and can send messages in private groups or discussions.

How it can be usedCollect and report on what happens in your flows, such as job counts, errors and timings, so you can measure and improve the workflow.

Post to Trello

by Enfocus

Communication, Reporting, Third-party integration

Automatically create, archive, unarchive and delete cards in Trello Trello is an easy, flexible and visual collaboration tool that organizes your projects into boards.

How it can be usedKeep customers and staff informed automatically by sending emails, messages or notifications from a Switch flow when a job arrives, fails a check or is ready.

PostIt

by Bluewest

Communication

PostIt , Because Emails Are for Dinosaurs Need to get your message out right now? PostIt doesn’t just send messages , He sends them directly to your colleagues' apps.

How it can be usedKeep customers and staff informed automatically by sending emails, messages or notifications from a Switch flow when a job arrives, fails a check or is ready.

Print.com Production

by Print.com

Communication, Third-party integration, Web to print

The Print.com Production App allows printing companies to connect to the Print.com print manufacturing platform. The app supports automatic job fetching together with jobsheets, XML/JSON, shipping instructions etc.

How it can be usedPull orders and artwork from your web-to-print storefront into Switch automatically and send status back, so online orders reach production without re-keying.

PrintNode

by Enfocus

File output, Third-party integration

The PrintNode App for Enfocus Switch seamlessly integrates cloud printing capabilities into your automated workflows.

How it can be usedGenerate the outputs production needs, such as print files, codes, reports or job tickets, automatically at the end of a Switch flow.

Priority Helper

by Bluewest

Priority Helper allows you to easily calculate a priority order for your jobs according to several modes. "First in, first out" for simple implementation.

How it can be usedAdd it to a Switch flow to automate a step that would otherwise be done by hand.

Private Data Extractor

by ezFlow

Flow design, Metadata handling, Reporting

Reveal the private data in your job, even if you don't know the correct private data keys. Private data was/were added to the job by another script or app, or in the flow (folder properties, set job private data).

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Private Data Magician

by Four Pees

Flow design, Metadata handling

What if the private data I have attached to a job is not the private data I want to have? No, I don’t mean my flow wasn’t constructed correctly!

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Private Data Randomizer

by Bluewest

Flow design, Metadata handling

Randomize value from a list natively in switch can rapidly become a mess if you have either : A lot of different possible value; A lot of different thing to randomize.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Push Dataset

by Significans Automation

File output, Metadata handling

A simplified "Export Metadata" tool to streamline the process of exporting a dataset into a Switch flow. Useful in scenarios when wanting to export a dataset, ignoring the incoming file and pushing out the dataset only.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

QuickEasy Connect

by Colorflow Solutions Ltd

MIS - ERP, Communication, DAM, File transfer, Metadata handling

What does the QuickEasy Connect app do? The QuickEasy Connect is an app to update the progress of an uploaded pdf to QuickEasy as it travels through Switch.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your MIS or ERP so job data and status move between production and the business system without re-keying.

Quite Helper

by Bluewest

File output, Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Third-party integration

Quite Helper is an alternative module designed to simplify and streamline the automation of Quite Hot Imposing, one of the most popular, user-friendly, and reliable imposition tools available.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

Quite Hot Imposing

by Quite Software

Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Third-party integration, Variable Data Printing (VDP)

For over 20 years the Quite Imposing family has been at the forefront of PDF imposition and now has leading edge workflow-focussed features like Variable Data Merge.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

RICOH Unified Connector

by Ricoh Company, Ltd.

Communication, File output, File transfer, Metadata handling, Third-party integration

One Connector. Many Presses. No Complexity. Download RICOH Unified Connector to save time and effort by streamlining your production print workflows.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

Randomize filename

by Color Consult AB

File conversion, File output, Metadata handling

This app will rename the job with a randomized filename. The original filename will be stored as Private Data. A randomized filename can be useful when uploading to a webserver or webhook.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

ReDirect

by interrupt5

Flow design

ReDirect facilitates implementing a manual intervention point for redirecting a job in a flow from an external web application.

How it can be usedMake Switch flows easier to build, control and maintain, for example by routing, timing or organising jobs without extra scripting.

Release it

by Colorflow Solutions Ltd

Communication, Flow design, Metadata handling

The app searches designated checkpoints for a designated job so that it can be moved to the connection designated in the configuration of the app.

How it can be usedKeep customers and staff informed automatically by sending emails, messages or notifications from a Switch flow when a job arrives, fails a check or is ready.

Remove Background (AI)

by DynamicDuo LLC

Artificial Intelligence (AI), File conversion, File output, Image handling, Third-party integration

Clean, consistent product images are the foundation of every catalog, web shop and packaging mockup. Cutting subjects out by hand is slow, expensive and inconsistent across operators.

How it can be usedAdd an AI step to a Switch flow, for example to clean up, enhance or classify images and data before they reach prepress, with the results checked before anything is printed.

Remove Text (AI)

by DynamicDuo LLC

Artificial Intelligence (AI), File conversion, File output, Image handling, Third-party integration

Supplier and marketplace images arrive covered in things you can't publish: price flashes, "SOLD" and "SALE" stamps, promo text, proof overlays.

How it can be usedAdd an AI step to a Switch flow, for example to clean up, enhance or classify images and data before they reach prepress, with the results checked before anything is printed.

Resize Spine

by Enfocus

File conversion, File output, PitStop Server

Offers three strategies for correcting the cover spine size of a PDF By specifying just two numbers the whole process is automated, including the creation of new fold marks.

How it can be usedExtend PitStop Server inside Switch with extra checks, fixes and reporting for incoming PDF files.

RetryIt

by interrupt5

Flow design

RetryIt makes it easy to set up a flow to repeat a process a user-definable number of times. When the configured count is exceeded, the job is passed to the Error connection.

How it can be usedMake Switch flows easier to build, control and maintain, for example by routing, timing or organising jobs without extra scripting.

Roanoke

by Rods and Cones

Flow design, Metadata handling

Roanoke is designed specifically for Submit Point workflows. The app converts Submit Point XML datasets into Switch private data, allowing submitted metadata to be used throughout a workflow without custom scripting, XPath expressions, or manual XML parsing.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Row2Variables

by XChange US

Metadata handling

Row2Variables is an app that allows you to select a XLSX, XLS, or CSV spreadsheet and then locate and parse a row using a specific value for the lookup.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Run command

by Bluewest

Communication, File conversion, File output, Image handling

Enfocus Switch already provides many tools to automate a wide variety of tasks. However, some operations may require functionality that is not directly available through the standard Switch tools.

How it can be usedKeep customers and staff informed automatically by sending emails, messages or notifications from a Switch flow when a job arrives, fails a check or is ready.

Rush it

by Colorflow Solutions Ltd

Communication, Flow design

The Rush it app places a rush state on jobs that run through the app. Requirements for the app The app has a dependency on the Web Services license.

How it can be usedKeep customers and staff informed automatically by sending emails, messages or notifications from a Switch flow when a job arrives, fails a check or is ready.

S-Launch Pulse

by Significans Automation

MIS - ERP, File output, Third-party integration

S‑Launch Pulse is a powerful Enfocus Switch extension designed to automate the seamless ingestion of assets from your S-Launch “Asset Store” into any Switch workflow.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your MIS or ERP so job data and status move between production and the business system without re-keying.

S3 Pack

by calibrate workflow consulting GmbH

File output, File transfer, Third-party integration

Allows you to upload and download files from various S3 object storage. Your credentials will be stored as global data and can be accessed by other S3 Pack elements.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

S3 Pack Light

by calibrate workflow consulting GmbH

File transfer, Third-party integration

Allows you to upload and download files from an S3 object storage. Internally, the S3 Javascript SDK is used, so that no further applications need to be installed.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

S3-Downloader Light

File transfer

An app for Enfocus Switch, covering file transfer.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

SMT Digital

DAM, File transfer, Metadata handling

An app for Enfocus Switch, covering dam, file transfer, metadata handling.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your digital asset management system so approved artwork and assets flow into production without manual downloads.

SVG to PDF

by DynamicDuo LLC

File conversion, File output, File transfer, Image handling

The SVG to PDF Converter application allows you to create flows that automatically convert SVG vector graphics into PDF documents.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

Saxonica Saxon

by Enfocus

Third-party integration

This app allows performing XSLT 2.0 and 3.0 transformations and XQuery queries using the Saxon XSLT and XQuery Processor from Saxonica Limited (http://www.saxonica.com).

How it can be usedConnect Switch to another system or service you already use, so jobs and data pass between them automatically.

Scan hierarchy

by Enfocus

File output, File transfer, Flow design

This app allows you to scan a folder hierarchy and find a file or folder, also when you don’t know the complete name of that file or folder.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

Score Tracker

by Enfocus

Communication, Reporting, Third-party integration

Are you a big Enfocus Switch fan and a football fan at the same time? This app is for you! It will track the FIFA World Cup 2022™ results automatically.

How it can be usedKeep customers and staff informed automatically by sending emails, messages or notifications from a Switch flow when a job arrives, fails a check or is ready.

Script Private data

by Color Consult AB

Metadata handling

This app will let you use script expressions for Private data values.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Scripting Reporter

by Enfocus

Flow design

Scripting Reporter will create an Excel report about all your custom scripts and script expressions used in your flows.

How it can be usedMake Switch flows easier to build, control and maintain, for example by routing, timing or organising jobs without extra scripting.

Send SMS

by Color Consult AB

Communication

Send SMS does just that, it sends out SMS (or text messages) from Switch. Now with a selection of SMS providers. It is triggered by a job that passes the Send SMS app in the flow.

How it can be usedKeep customers and staff informed automatically by sending emails, messages or notifications from a Switch flow when a job arrives, fails a check or is ready.

Send SMS Twilio

by Color Consult AB

Communication

Send SMS messages from Switch with Twilio as provider. You need an account at Twilio to be able to use the app. It can be convenient to sometimes send out SMS messages to customers with information about the job currently in processing.

How it can be usedKeep customers and staff informed automatically by sending emails, messages or notifications from a Switch flow when a job arrives, fails a check or is ready.

Send with Sprend

by Color Consult AB

Communication, Third-party integration

This app lets you use the Sprend file sending service. The app uploads a job to the Sprend server where it will be stored until the receiver downloads the file.

How it can be usedKeep customers and staff informed automatically by sending emails, messages or notifications from a Switch flow when a job arrives, fails a check or is ready.

Sendcloud Integration

Third-party integration

An app for Enfocus Switch, covering third-party integration.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to another system or service you already use, so jobs and data pass between them automatically.

SharePoint Upload

by Scheer.me

Communication, File transfer, Third-party integration

SharePoint Upload lets you upload files and folders directly from your Switch flow to a SharePoint document library or to a user's OneDrive , no separate connector or SDK required.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

ShippyPro Connect

by Bell’ibis

Metadata handling, Third-party integration

Create shipments, obtain rates and print labels from the ShippyPro portal. Automate shipping and spend time getting more sales!

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Shopify Orders

by Apago, Inc.

MIS - ERP, Metadata handling, Third-party integration, Web to print

Integrate Shopify with Switch. This app allows Shopify to send orders to Switch via webhooks without requiring the Switch server to be accessible from the public internet.

How it can be usedPull orders and artwork from your web-to-print storefront into Switch automatically and send status back, so online orders reach production without re-keying.

Signature Splitter

by Bluewest

File conversion, File output, Imposition - Tiling - Ganging

Signature Splitter allows you to split a PDF into several parts based on given signatures or automatic/advanced signature detection either for perfect bound or saddle stitch.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

Simple Web Server

Communication, File transfer

An app for Enfocus Switch, covering communication, file transfer.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

Smartsheet Integration

by DynamicDuo LLC

Communication, File output, File transfer, Third-party integration

Smartsheet Integration allows you to integrate your workflows with your Smartsheet sheets. Currently supports the attaching of all supported Smartsheet attachments to any sheet in which you have permission to attach files.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

Smash

by Enfocus

Communication, File transfer

Smash is a file transfer tool that excels in speed and simplicity of use.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

Split Excel workbooks

File conversion, File output, Metadata handling

An app for Enfocus Switch, covering file conversion, file output, metadata handling.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

Split Folder

by Bluewest

File output, Flow design

Split Folder is a simple app allowing you to split an incoming job folder into smaller parts. It is often useful when you have a lot of ready-to-print PDFs within a job folder, and need to process them by batches of N files.

How it can be usedGenerate the outputs production needs, such as print files, codes, reports or job tickets, automatically at the end of a Switch flow.

Split PDF for Loads

by Develop Mint, Inc.

File conversion, File output, Imposition - Tiling - Ganging

Split large variable data input PDFs into press load sized parts for imposition Split PDF for Loads splits PDF files into multiple parts.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

Split PDF layers

by Enfocus

File conversion, File output, PitStop Server, Third-party integration

This app splits an incoming PDF into several PDF's based on the layer properties The app Split PDF Layers splits a PDF file into multiple PDF’s based on its constituent layers.

How it can be usedExtend PitStop Server inside Switch with extra checks, fixes and reporting for incoming PDF files.

Split PDF pages

by Enfocus

File output, PitStop Server

Break up a PDF file based on a variety of page characteristics This app splits PDF files into multiple PDF's based on a dynamic page range.

How it can be usedExtend PitStop Server inside Switch with extra checks, fixes and reporting for incoming PDF files.

Split XLS(X)

by Otterbach Medien

File conversion, File output, Flow design

This app allows you to split an incoming xlsx or xls file into multiple new files based on the number of rows you specify.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

Spreadsheet Pickup

by Bluewest

File conversion, Flow design, Metadata handling

Spreadsheet pickup (previously CSV pickup) allows you to transform various spreadsheet file types into JSON or XML and then capture them as a dataset.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

Stalk

by Four Pees

Communication, Reporting

And what if Switch would be able to speak and give you some vocal feedback on things happening in your flows? Stalk has been invented for that!

How it can be usedKeep customers and staff informed automatically by sending emails, messages or notifications from a Switch flow when a job arrives, fails a check or is ready.

StatsGatherer

by Apago, Inc.

Reporting

StatsGatherer collects information about jobs as they move through your flows. Add counters to track how many jobs have been processed at any point in a flow.

How it can be usedCollect and report on what happens in your flows, such as job counts, errors and timings, so you can measure and improve the workflow.

StopWatch

by aazapp

Flow design, Reporting

StopWatch is a bundle app consisting of two apps that work in tandem in a Switch flow. The apps are called WatchStarter and WatchReporter.

How it can be usedCollect and report on what happens in your flows, such as job counts, errors and timings, so you can measure and improve the workflow.

Store it

by Colorflow Solutions Ltd

File output, Flow design

The app stores files in a specified directory hierarchy. Features of the app The hierarchy root can be specified from a private data variable or a variable from metadata There are various ways to specify the heirarchy.

How it can be usedGenerate the outputs production needs, such as print files, codes, reports or job tickets, automatically at the end of a Switch flow.

String Replace

by Scheer.me

File conversion

The String Replace app simply does what the name says: it replaces strings in incoming textfiles, private data or attached metadata.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

StringSplitter

by Enfocus

Flow design

Make use of specific segments of file names How often have you had a job name that contains 4 underscores (in other words, has 5 elements) and you needed the third element?

How it can be usedMake Switch flows easier to build, control and maintain, for example by routing, timing or organising jobs without extra scripting.

StringWizard

by aazapp

MIS - ERP, Communication, File conversion, File output, File transfer, Metadata handling, Reporting

Struggling with string standardization? StringWizard is for you! StringWizard can detect and transform more than 1400 diacritics, making it the most comprehensive app on the market!

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your MIS or ERP so job data and status move between production and the business system without re-keying.

Subflow

by Bluewest

Communication, Flow design

Subflow is the easiest way to create "subflows". This app can be useful whenever you need to integrate a flow within another flow.

How it can be usedKeep customers and staff informed automatically by sending emails, messages or notifications from a Switch flow when a job arrives, fails a check or is ready.

Summa Notes

by Color Consult AB

MIS - ERP, Communication, Metadata handling, Reporting, Third-party integration

For this app to work you have to enter the Summa OrderNo, this can come from a Submit point or as other sources of metadata like XML.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your MIS or ERP so job data and status move between production and the business system without re-keying.

Summa Status Color

by Color Consult AB

MIS - ERP, Communication, Metadata handling, Reporting, Third-party integration

Summa Status Color is an app that reports the job status back to the Summa MIS. This app only works together with the Summa business and order system.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your MIS or ERP so job data and status move between production and the business system without re-keying.

Summa job pickup

by Color Consult AB

MIS - ERP, Communication, Metadata handling, Reporting, Third-party integration

This app give you a function to quicker upload jobs to Switch from the Summa job folder where the customer file resides.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your MIS or ERP so job data and status move between production and the business system without re-keying.

Switch Logger

by Impressed GmbH

Reporting

Switch Logger allows the creation and update of external text files for logging Switch job activities.

How it can be usedCollect and report on what happens in your flows, such as job counts, errors and timings, so you can measure and improve the workflow.

Switch XML Simplify

by Bluewest

File conversion, File output, Metadata handling

Switch XML Simplify does exactly what it is named for. It will simplify XML generated from Switch Client either by a Submit point or a Checkpoint.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

Switch2Switch

by Enfocus

Communication, File transfer, Flow design

Two app bundle for moving jobs from one Switch to another The apps, Send to Switch and Receive from Switch, can be used to transfer files from one Switch Server to another in an easy and reliable way.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

SwitchMitter

by GrafiStore

Communication, File output, File transfer

SwitchMitter: Streamlined API Management (Webhooks on steroids) SwitchMitter, integrated within the Enfocus Switch platform, simplifies API management, offering a straightforward way to ensure secure and efficient data exchange.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

TXT pickup

by Enfocus

Metadata handling

Converts any text file into an XML dataset Metadata is often available in text format, eg as text in an email. The disadvantage is that this information is not structured and not browsable as it is the case for XML-formatted metadata.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Take Notes

by Color Consult AB

Metadata handling, Reporting

Take Notes is an app that you can use to add your own metadata to a job when it goes through a flow. You can also add your own metadata to an existing dataset in a job.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

URI Handler

by Enfocus

Communication, Third-party integration

Have you ever encountered the hassle of dealing with complex URLs, query strings, or special characters that need to be properly encoded for API communication?

How it can be usedKeep customers and staff informed automatically by sending emails, messages or notifications from a Switch flow when a job arrives, fails a check or is ready.

Ultimate Impostrip

by Impressed GmbH

Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Third-party integration

The Ultimate Impostrip app allows you to use the basic functionality offered by the free of charge XML Redirection interface of Ultimates Impostrip Automation and Scalable or add the XML for Redirection option to your PRO version.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

Uncover PDF

by Color Consult AB

File conversion, File output, Third-party integration

This is an app that separates the cover pages from a PDF-file. Uncover PDF will pick up the first two pages and the last two pages and save them to a new PDF.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

Unzip Ultimate

by TriBay Enterprise Inc.

File conversion

Unzip Ultimate is designed to eliminate pesky ZIP files that contain nested ZIP files. It crushes an entire compressed directory in one step, allowing you to access any of the files at any subfolder level without having to unzip again and again.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

Upscale Image (AI)

by DynamicDuo LLC

Artificial Intelligence (AI), File conversion, File output, Image handling, Third-party integration

Low-resolution supplier photos, web-sized product shots and old marketing images all end up in print and e-commerce workflows.

How it can be usedAdd an AI step to a Switch flow, for example to clean up, enhance or classify images and data before they reach prepress, with the results checked before anything is printed.

Validate Private Data

by Otterbach Medien

File output, File transfer, Flow design

This app validates the presence and content of up to five private data variables in an incoming job. You can check whether essential private data values are present and match specific criteria (exact values or regular expressions).

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

Variable Assert

by Open Automation

Flow design

This app allows you to quickly verify assumptions of Switch variables before processing.

How it can be usedMake Switch flows easier to build, control and maintain, for example by routing, timing or organising jobs without extra scripting.

Variable XPath Repeater

by ezFlow

MIS - ERP, Communication, File conversion, Flow design, Metadata handling, Reporting, Third-party integration, Variable Data Printing (VDP)

This app allows you to use Switch variables in XML location paths (XPaths). If necessary, you can duplicate your job a variable number of times and use the generated loop variable (and 5 extra variables) in your XPaths.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your MIS or ERP so job data and status move between production and the business system without re-keying.

Version

by Bluewest

Flow design, Reporting

Version empowers you to save and maintain multiple versions of your files, enabling hassle-free rollback to previous iterations whenever necessary.

How it can be usedCollect and report on what happens in your flows, such as job counts, errors and timings, so you can measure and improve the workflow.

Viesus PDF and Image Enhancer

by Viesus

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Image handling, Large Format Printing, Third-party integration

Enhance print quality , automatically Overview Viesus is a fully automated image enhancement engine trusted by leading photo labs, print-on-demand platforms, and digital media providers worldwide.

How it can be usedPrepare wide-format jobs automatically, including tiling, nesting and cut files, so large-format work reaches the printer and cutter with fewer manual steps.

Vpress Flow

by Vpress

DAM, File output, File transfer, Large Format Printing, Online proofing, Third-party integration, Variable Data Printing (VDP), Web to print

Bridging the gap between your web to print portal and your production floor. For 25 years, Vpress has provided the technology that allows printers and brands to thrive online.

How it can be usedPull orders and artwork from your web-to-print storefront into Switch automatically and send status back, so online orders reach production without re-keying.

Wait For Asset

by Significans Automation

File output, Flow design

Hold a job in a flow until a path for a file or folder has been found. If the timeout has been reached, the incoming job will be moved down the error traffic light path.

How it can be usedGenerate the outputs production needs, such as print files, codes, reports or job tickets, automatically at the end of a Switch flow.

Wait For Asset +

by Significans Automation

File output, Flow design

An enhanced version of Wait For Asset which intelligently monitors, processes, and manages digital assets within automated workflows, providing robust file handling capabilities with advanced pattern matching, conditional processing, and flexible asset management options.

How it can be usedGenerate the outputs production needs, such as print files, codes, reports or job tickets, automatically at the end of a Switch flow.

WeTransfer

by Apago, Inc.

Communication, File transfer, Third-party integration

WeTransfer is a website for sending large files easily. Once a user has uploaded a file, WeTransfer sends out an email message to all of the recipients containing a link for downloading the file.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

WebDAV

by Creative Group

Third-party integration

Upload/Download job files and folders to a remote path on a WebDAV remote folder

How it can be usedConnect Switch to another system or service you already use, so jobs and data pass between them automatically.

Webhook message

by Color Consult AB

Communication

Webhook message is a small simple app that makes it possible to pickup messages from a webserver and present them in Switch messages.

How it can be usedKeep customers and staff informed automatically by sending emails, messages or notifications from a Switch flow when a job arrives, fails a check or is ready.

WoodWing Assets

by calibrate workflow consulting GmbH

DAM, File transfer

The WoodWing Assets bundle is a project by 3f8h.net / electronic publishing, implemented by calibrate.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your digital asset management system so approved artwork and assets flow into production without manual downloads.

WoodWing Enterprise Download

by Enfocus

DAM, Third-party integration

Is your business in need of a flexible, scalable platform to deliver multimedia content to a variety of output channels , be it on a tablet, in print or online?

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your digital asset management system so approved artwork and assets flow into production without manual downloads.

WoodWing Enterprise Upload

by Enfocus

DAM, Third-party integration

Is your business in need of a flexible, scalable platform to deliver multimedia content to a variety of output channels , be it on a tablet, in print or online?

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your digital asset management system so approved artwork and assets flow into production without manual downloads.

Word Finder (free)

by DynamicDuo LLC

File conversion, File output, Metadata handling

The Word Finder application allows you to create flows that check keywords in your flows. This allows for you to route your document to a specific flow based on whether or not the document contains the keywords.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

Word Finder Premium

by DynamicDuo LLC

File conversion, File output

The Word Finder application allows you to create flows that check keywords in your flows. This allows for you to route your document to a specific flow based on whether or not the document contains the keywords.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

Writify

by GrafiStore

File output, Variable Data Printing (VDP)

Write (almost) anything in a Pdf file Writify gives you the ability to write text, text files, barcodes, QR codes, Data matrix codes, images (JPEG/PNG), PDF pages or special marks (e.g.

How it can be usedMerge data with templates automatically in a Switch flow to produce personalised or variable print files.

XL To XML Plus

by Colorflow Solutions Ltd

File conversion, File output, Metadata handling, Variable Data Printing (VDP)

The app is designed to output XML or JSON from a Microsoft Excel document submitted to the flow. There are various schemes for outputting the data, by setting the appropriate configuration for the app.

How it can be usedMerge data with templates automatically in a Switch flow to produce personalised or variable print files.

XML Magic

by Impressed GmbH

Metadata handling

XML Magic allows the creation and update of XML and JDF files with help of a very intuitive control structure. The XML and JDF files can be a Switch job, a job's dataset or an external file.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

XML Repeater

by Impressed GmbH

Metadata handling, Variable Data Printing (VDP)

XML Repeater allows the partition of XML files, which contain identically named nodes (at the same XML node level) into separate XML files.

How it can be usedMerge data with templates automatically in a Switch flow to produce personalised or variable print files.

XMP Magic

by Impressed GmbH

Metadata handling

XMP Magic allows the creation and update of XMP metadata inside compliant file formats like PDF files, TIFF, JPEG or PNG images or native file formats like Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator.

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

XMPie uStore

by XMPie

Third-party integration, Variable Data Printing (VDP), Web to print

The XMPie uStore app for Enfocus Switch connects your StoreFlow (uStore) storefronts to Switch, so orders flow straight into production.

How it can be usedPull orders and artwork from your web-to-print storefront into Switch automatically and send status back, so online orders reach production without re-keying.

XPath Parser

by Colorflow Solutions Ltd

Metadata handling, Reporting

The XPath Parser will parse XML nodes from existing XML & create a new XML document from the parsed XML. How is this achieved?

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

XPath Search

by Colorflow Solutions Ltd

Metadata handling, Reporting

This app will search for a text string in a XML file flowing through Switch. Only text searches are supported. How does it search for a text string?

How it can be usedRead, write and use job information such as XML, JSON or private data inside a Switch flow, so routing decisions come from job data rather than from a person.

Xeikon X-800

by Xeikon

Third-party integration

The Xeikon X-800 App for Enfocus Switch seamlessly integrates the powerful Xeikon X-800 Digital Front-End (DFE) with your Enfocus Switch workflows.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to another system or service you already use, so jobs and data pass between them automatically.

XpressionManager

by GrafiStore

Communication, File transfer, Third-party integration

Xpression app downloads orders, invoices, picking lists and the print documents from any XpressionManager portal directly into your Enfocus Switch workflow.

How it can be usedMove files automatically between Switch and customers, suppliers or cloud storage, so nobody has to upload or download artwork by hand.

autoFlow

by All Systems Integration Inc.

MIS - ERP, Communication, File conversion, File output, File transfer, Metadata handling, Online proofing, Reporting, Third-party integration

autoFlow™ workflow automation made simple... simple aF Pre-built workflow automation solution with the customization and flexibility of the Enfocus automation platform.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to your MIS or ERP so job data and status move between production and the business system without re-keying.

axaio MadeToPrint for Illustrator

by axaio software GmbH

File conversion, File output, Third-party integration

Connect MadeToPrint Auto in any of your Switch flows to automate print and export processes to different file formats in environments working with Adobe Illustrator.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

axaio MadeToPrint for InDesign

by axaio software GmbH

File conversion, File output, Third-party integration

Connect MadeToPrint Auto in any of your Switch flows to automate print and export processes to different file formats in environments working with Adobe InDesign.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

axaio MadeToPrint for InDesign Server

by axaio software GmbH

File conversion, File output, Third-party integration

Connect MadeToPrint Server in any of your Switch flows to automate print and export processes to different file formats in environments working with Adobe InDesign/InDesign Server.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

axaio MadeToPrint for QuarkXPress

by axaio software GmbH

File conversion, File output, Third-party integration

Connect MadeToPrint Auto in any of your Switch flows to automate print and export processes to different file formats in environments working with Quark XPress.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

callas pdfChip

File conversion, Reporting

An app for Enfocus Switch, covering file conversion, reporting.

How it can be usedConvert incoming files into the format production needs, such as print-ready PDF or images, as soon as they arrive in a Switch flow.

callas pdfToolbox Actions

File conversion, Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Large Format Printing, Third-party integration

An app for Enfocus Switch, covering file conversion, imposition - tiling - ganging, large format printing, third-party integration.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

callas pdfToolbox ColorConvert

Third-party integration

An app for Enfocus Switch, covering third-party integration.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to another system or service you already use, so jobs and data pass between them automatically.

callas pdfToolbox Compare

Third-party integration

An app for Enfocus Switch, covering third-party integration.

How it can be usedConnect Switch to another system or service you already use, so jobs and data pass between them automatically.

callas pdfToolbox Imposition

Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Large Format Printing, Third-party integration

An app for Enfocus Switch, covering imposition - tiling - ganging, large format printing, third-party integration.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

callas pdfToolbox Profiles

File conversion, Imposition - Tiling - Ganging, Large Format Printing, Third-party integration

An app for Enfocus Switch, covering file conversion, imposition - tiling - ganging, large format printing, third-party integration.

How it can be usedImpose, tile or gang jobs automatically from job data, so sheets and rolls are laid out without an operator building each one.

cutout.pro

by Enfocus

Artificial Intelligence (AI), File conversion, File output, Image handling, Third-party integration

The Cutout.Pro app integrates Enfocus Switch with Cutout.Pro, an advanced AI-powered image processing platform.

How it can be usedAdd an AI step to a Switch flow, for example to clean up, enhance or classify images and data before they reach prepress, with the results checked before anything is printed.

radixPreflight

by inpetto prepress consulting

Large Format Printing

The radixPreflight app works in combination with the calibrate masterProfile that includes all relevant fixups and checks when preparing and preflighting PDF files for print production.

How it can be usedPrepare wide-format jobs automatically, including tiling, nesting and cut files, so large-format work reaches the printer and cutter with fewer manual steps.

remove.bg

by Impressed GmbH

Artificial Intelligence (AI), File conversion, Image handling, Third-party integration

remove.bg allows the automatic removal of PNG and JPG image backgrounds. For doing so, it makes use of the equally named chargeable webservice at https://www.remove.bg.

How it can be usedAdd an AI step to a Switch flow, for example to clean up, enhance or classify images and data before they reach prepress, with the results checked before anything is printed.