Separate communication for new features and bug fixes
We want to give you a better overview of new features as well as fixed issues and thus combine this content in one place. As of today, you can find this information in our What's New section, which you can access from our help startpage. You will also receive a direct link to the version details in every release newsletter.
Please visit the following link to learn more about all news specifically in version 2.4: What's new in GMG OpenColor 2.4
Higher stability
This version contains several stability improvements as well as minor bug fixes.
40162, 40291, 40296, 40298, 40504, 40792
Higher stability and performance
This version contains several stability and performance improvements as well as minor bug fixes.
13839, 16257, 35358, 37779, 38357, 38481, 38767, 38780, 38811, 38812, 39167, 39236, 39256, 39433, 39807, 39975, 40095
Gradations with <unknown> tag in their name
After a characterization's gradation curve had been edited and saved separately in the database, its name did not refer to the source characterization, but instead contained the label <unknown>.
16256, 36930, 37617, 37780
High latency for characterization search
The search for characterizations in the Select Characterization dialog took very long. The dialog can be found under Projects > Favorites > [Project Name] > Edit Icon > Tools & Actions > Characterizations > From Database....
15436, 15596, 15634
X-Rite i1Pro 3 Plus - Failing measurement for custom patches
Measuring custom patches with the device X-Rite i1 Pro 3 Plus was not possible. The measurement failed.
16705, 37143, 36442
Unspecific error message on CxF file import
Importing spot color data as CxF failed with an error message, not specifying the reason for the failure. We have improved the message text to show the cause. In the mentioned case, the import failed because the CxF file contained unsupported object types.
16139, 37784
Separation profiles - Wrong measuring condition with option "From Press Condition"
After a new target color space had been calculated with the option From Press Condition, its measurement condition was M0, although the source characterization's measurement condition was M1.
36847, 36882
Missing test chart reference in measurement data dialog
After a characterization had been duplicated, the reference to the test chart was missing in its measurement data dialog. Instead, a red exclamation mark was displayed as a warning signal in the corresponding selection field.
13977
Misleading error message after color specification for CxF file import
Choosing a certain color specification on CxF file import failed with an error message, saying the file would not be a valid measuring data file. This was misleading since the issue was not the CxF file but only the chosen color specification. Since it had no inks connected, it should not have appeared in the list of selectable measurements.
15854
GMG SmartProfiler - Failing profile calculation with X-Rite i1iO Pro 3
After measuring with the measuring device X-Rite i1iO i1Pro 3, the profile calculation with GMG SmartProfiler Spectral failed.
16149
GMG ColorServer - Inconsistent test chart names for GMG SmartProfiler characterizations
The test chart naming within a GMG SmartProfiler characterization was not consistent, it differed depending on the section displayed.
16483
Missing target values after project import
After importing a specific GMG SmartProfiler project, the Color Corrections dialog's for target modes Absolute and Media Relative were empty.
16541
Wrong gradations after paper tint alteration
Changing a characterization's paper tint erroneously affected the tone value curves as well.
16738
Desaturated secondary colors for profiles without black channel
If a multicolor profile was calculated without black channel, the secondary colors red, green, and blue were desaturated in the output.
US-34357
Missing buttons after editing Media
After editing a media, the UI buttons Save and Cancel were missing. Changing another value for the medium and confirming with Enter failed.
37055
Separation Rules - Incomplete calculation for specific spot colors
After a new separation rule had been created for a CMYK+OGV multicolor workflow, which contained spot colors of the Pantone® Solid Coated-V4 - M1.ga set, the colors Pantone® 803 C and Pantone® 803 U could not be calculated. The calculation for these colors got stuck in the processing status Pending Calculation.
37533
GMG Calibration Creation Wizard for Epson SureColor SC-S80600 - "Error Communication with OpenColor"
When using GMG Calibration Creation Wizard in GMG ColorProof for the Epson Sure Color SC-S80600, the wizard crashed while test charts were being requested from the connected GMG OpenColor server. An error message was shown.
16198, 16335, US-35051
Crash on creating test chart with custom ink channel name
When creating a GMG OpenColor test chart with custom ink channel name, the application crashed while naming the ink channel.
16040, 16265
Incorrect measurement data correction for files with duplicate color measurements
If the imported measurement data file included several measurements for specific colors, the measurement correction in the characterization's Measurement Data dialog led to high dE values.
14777
Slow saving of gradation curves for large database
For a database with a very large number of projects and characterizations, saving new gradation curves could take several minutes.
US-35008
"Save & Close" - Missing buttons in gradation dialog
In the gradation dialog for already existing gradations, the buttons Save and Save & Close were missing.
US-35126
No measurement data in CXF file exported from TECHKON SpectroConnect
When trying to import a CXF file created by TECHKON SpectroConnect and including an incorrect MeasurementType definition, an empty Import Measurement Data window was shown.
14902, 14915, 15331
Wrong color change indication in ink wedge preview
After the target gradation curve of a spot color created from a measured solid had been changed, the ink wedge preview in the Color Correction dialog incorrectly indicated a color change.
14171
Unpublished projects after automatic profile removing
When changing critical project parameters, invalidating existing profiles, the user has the option to have outdated projects automatically deleted by the Profile Change Management application. If dynamic profiles included in such a project had been removed this way, the project reverted to unpublished state, rendering it inaccessible to GMG ColorProof.
14268
Missing error message for invalid CXF files
When importing an invalid CXF file with an incorrect decimal separator, only an empty Import Measurement Data window without any error message was shown.
14440
Blank characterization after measurement data import
When importing characterization measurement data into a new project via Project > Import, this resulted in a blank characterization.
US-34007
Sample Offset Project - ISO Coated v2 (39L) missing after update
After updating GMG OpenColor from version 2.4.0 or lower, the Sample Offset Project - ISO Coated v2 (39L) was missing.
15440
Error on calculating MXN profiles with white channel
If MXN proof profiles contained both more than 8 colors and a white channel, the calculation failed with an error.
14990, 14917, 14908, US-33308
First printing dot ignored in Separation Rules
The values for bright spot colors were too low after Separation Rules calculation because the first printing dot had not been taken into account.
14127
GMG DotProof - No ink gradation editing for calculated MXD profiles
For calculated GMG DotProof profiles (MXD), the dot gain curve could not be edited in the editing dialog.
08104, 08956
GMG ChannelExtender – Wrong preview
After activating the GMG ChannelExtender option Preview for RGB-to-ECG conversions, the image in Adobe® Photoshop® turned white.
07278
GMG DotProof – Unsatisfying iteration results for dark colors
In some cases, the iteration of GMG DotProof profiles (MXD) failed bringing the black ink and its overprints close enough to the LAB target values.
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GMG DotProof – Calculation error
If one of the inks had a non-monotonically increasing gradation curve, the calculation of GMG DotProof profiles (MXD) failed with an error message.
13407
GMG SmartProfiler Spectral – Missing separation rule
If the GMG OpenColor project was still open while calculating a new GMG SmartProfiler resource, the separation rule was not included into the new resource.
13544
Ink name search in spot color libraries
Ink names containing a white space were not found using the search function in the spot color library.
13727
Inaccurate separation rules calculation after TAC restriction
If the TAC (Total Area Coverage) was reduced, the separation rules calculation was not as precise as possible.
13963
i1iSis - Failing test chart measurement
If one of the standard multipage i1iSis test charts (e.g. GMG TCN CMYKOG - i1iSis) has been selected in the measurement dialog, the measurement failed due to a corrupt test chart layout.
13987
Matchmycolor Colibri® – Missing inks after data import
After importing inks into the GMG OpenColor characterization via the Matchmycolor Colibri® dialog, all inks with a non 45/0 measurement geometry were missing.
14172
Software crash during project export
GMG OpenColor projects containing separation profiles also used as input color spaces in other projects caused a software crash when being exported.
UK-31863
Separation rules synchronization
Newly created spot colors were not automatically updated in the corresponding separation rule set.
13664
Wrong naming of automatic CPU settings
The default setting for the configuration of the CPU cores was wrongly named Moderate Reduction instead of Automatic.
13689, 13829
Processing error when using only 1 CPU core
If the CPU cores setting in the GMG OpenColor preference was set to 1, the profile calculation for GMG SmartProfiler resources could not be finished.
13713, 13730
French UI - Recalibration error
If the French UI was used, the recalibration of GMG SmartProfiler resources caused an error.
13617
Failing measurement of GMG ECI2020darker visual - i1IO test chart
After selecting the GMG ECI2020darker visual - i1IO test chart in the measurement dialog, GMG OpenColor crashed.
13980
Failing import of PantoneLIVE colors
PantoneLIVE inks with certain special characters in their name could not be downloaded into GMG OpenColor characterizations. One example for such a color is Coffé.
US-31499
Error for spot colors with inverted gradation curve
GMG ColorProof jobs containing GMG OpenColor spot colors with an inverted gradation curve failed. These spot colors could not be found in the GMG OpenColor project and the job could not be printed.
12378
First and last printing dot
The defined first and last printing dot were ignored in the calculation of the separation rule.
12146, 12715, 13347
X-Rite i1Pro / i1Pro 2 - Corrupt multipage test charts
If existing multipage test charts for X-Rite i1Pro and X-Rite i1Pro 2 handheld devices were reopened in the test chart generation dialog, the patch layout was changed.
12823
Alias names for White
The Alias names for White as defined in the project’s proofing conditions were not saved in the project
13061
After update to version 2.4 - Unavailable separation calculation actions
After updating from version 2.3 to 2.4, calculation actions on the Separation tab were no longer available if the screen angles in the ink settings were wrongly defined.
30519
Epson WT7900 – Typing Alias names for white ink
It was difficult to type alias names for White into the text field of the corresponding proofing condition dialog. The cursor disappeared if a typing pause of more than 2 seconds was made.
30549
Application crash during GMG DotProof iteration
After a GMG DotProof chart had been successfully measured, GMG OpenColor crashed while applying the measurement data to the iteration dialog. If GMG OpenColor was then restarted, the measurement was missing completely.
11537, 11561, 12813, 12759, 12951
Wrong description of modified test charts
The detailed test chart description beneath the preview window for newly created charts was not updated after modifying the page or patch size of the charts.
12134
Failing dynamic profile creation
When the web service was processing multiple profile calculations at once, the dynamic profile creation sometimes failed with an error message, or the application even crashed.
UK-12611, US-26999, US-27450, US-27452
Failing connection to Matchmycolor Colibri®
GMG OpenColor did not provide a clear error message when trying to connect to Matchmycolor Colibri® with incorrect access details.
11099
Use of renamed separation rules in Hybrid PackZ
If a separation rule had been renamed in GMG OpenColor before, it could no longer be used in Hybrid PackZ.
11355
Konika Minolta FD-9: crashing measurement of GMG OpenColor test charts
GMG OpenColor test charts for digital printing processes could not be measured with the Konika Minolta FD-9 device.
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