Label and carton designers rejoice. The Step & Repeat module now includes:
Esko has moved more deeply toward subscription-based licensing and network license servers. This version includes updated license handling to work seamlessly with Esko Software Management (ESM) and newer hardware locks (dongles). esko deskpack 22.03.26 for adobe illustrator
Version 22.03.26 significantly improves the Ink Manager dock. It now visualizes spot color libraries (Pantone, HKS, Toyo) against your actual press ink deck. If a spot color name mismatches your press’s ink key naming convention (e.g., "PANTONE 185 C" vs. "Red_185"), the plugin flags it in real-time. Label and carton designers rejoice
This version uses the Esko Software Platform (ESP) licensing system via Network License Manager (NLM) or Entitlement Management Service (EMS). Cloud licensing requires a persistent internet heartbeat every 48 hours. Version 22
While major feature introductions typically happen in the primary yearly releases (like v22.0), the 22.03.26 build is essential for its refinements to core tools:
Nothing is more painful than printing 50,000 labels only to see the design misaligns on the curved surface of a bottle. The 3D Preview module now supports real-time lighting and texture mapping. Import a 3D model of your product container (e.g., a shampoo bottle or pharmaceutical box) and wrap your Illustrator art around it instantly.