An Atom is a part of a regular expression enclosed within parenthesis. within the TWiST 6 software you are limited to a maximum of 9 atoms. an atom can be called out with the syntax #X where X is the number  of the atom you want to reference. for example ...

a Branch is when a file is sent to another workflow, but remains on the same machine. For example a file is sent to a different workflow using the Transmit tools option "Branch to workflow", the file will still stay on same machine this term is similar ...

checkVariable: this is a DALiM supplied TCL procedure which checks to see if a Variable in the TWiST table matches a set value. it is called through a programed link. the procedure has the following syntax: [checkvariable VariableCategory VariableName V...

A Dynamic Hotfolder is a folder one level deeper than the base level folder that TWiST picks up files from. By default a TWST workflow will watch a hot folder that is named the same as the workflow. This folder may contain sub-folders; these are the dynam...

A Fork is a split in the path a file takes through a workflow where TWiST must decide which path to send a file. For example we have a workflow that has an InputFiles tool followed by two red programed links where EPS files are forked one way and PDF fork...

The Gate acts as a central passageway through which client machines communicate with a TWiST server. When a user logs into the Editor they are in fact connecting to the Gate which then allows for local sync with the repository as well as workflow updates,...

getMem is a DALiM supplied TCL procedure that is accessible from any workflow to extract a value of a variable from the TwistTable. this procedure is called by using the syntax [getMem VariableCategory VariableName] and will return the value of a Variab...

Links are the lines that connect tools in a TWiST workflow, controlling the path and direction of file processing. links come in verifying colors indicating the function of the link, the most common are: Blue: is a default link, all files will proceed...

The Local Repository is a copy of the key files from a TWiST residing on your local workstation, it is updated every time you login to a TWiST server, or when you issue a manual sync. this copy can be used to restore your workflow and or settings in the e...

Overloading is the process of a twist memory changing the setup of an option in a tools interface. For example you can use the SetParamFromRE to toggle PsCheck's "convert to CMYK" button off or on based on it matching a rule in the SetParamFromR...

The settings for any tool in a TWiST workflow can be found in a text file referred to as a ".param" file. Once a tool is configured, use of the "Save" button in the GUI will create a custom .param file of that setup. Subsequently, workflows can be config...

A Regular Expression (RegEx) is a pattern matching convention used with in DALiM applciations to trigger events, set memories or change tool settings. this convention allows the concept of "atoms" to seprate portions of the regualr expression to...

The respository is the central "container" for all information to run TWiST workflows. The  workflows themselves, .param files, ICC profiles, Preflight Profiles, etc. are all maintained by the repository and distributed to the appropriate TWiST ...

the TwistTable is the full listing of all Variables defined in a workflow, visible in the logs through the use of the ShowMemories tool.

A Variable in twist nomenclature is any value that gets set to the TWiST Table, and can be displayed through the use of the ShowMemories tool, located in the "Memories" tool category. Variables are stored in the TwistTable in the format of C...

A workflow is a collection of TWiST tools linked together to perform file processing. a workflow may be static and linear, all files go through the same tools with the same settings in a straight line, or it may be dynamic and forked, with files being t...

Within the Editor client application you will find a WorkItems option beneath  the  Tools pull down menu. WorkItems are a state that a workflow can reach that involve the use of  one of several  Java Applets requiring operator intervention in a job/proces...