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# Export to ColorGATE

ColorGATE is a RIP software that use a  cxf format for color chart management. Now we will see how it's so easy to share a ColorGATE color table with Coraye.

### 1. Import your table

The first thing to do is to drag and drop your color table in Coraye or to perform a "File / Open" to select your color table. 

Coraye is compatible with .cxf, .aco, .acb, .ase, .csv, etc...

### 2. Export table to Cxf format

By right clicking, you will have access to export functionalities. Select "**Export"**.

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A new window appears Select the ".Cxf" icon

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You will get a .cxf file compatible with the ColorGate RIP

Give a name before saving your file (for example: My Color Table.cxf)

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Here is how you can import the saved files::

* Choose “**Options**“, “**Edit Color Table**” and click “**Import Entry**” button.
* Now search for the pallet you would like to open click “**Open**“.

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You can then see the color entrys for the file you have chosen. Choose the replacement colors you would like to import and click “**OK**“.

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* Choose “**Save Color Table**“, and save the file to a folder of your choice (any\_name.cct) (**\*.cct**).

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You can now use this color table in a Hotfolder, when a color table has been defined in the Hotfolder the defined Input colors will be automatically replaced when imported.

* Then choose “**Printer**” > “**Options**” and choose the Hot Folder you would like to set up

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Choose Color Table under the “**Color Management**” tab then choose select “**Color Table**“. Choose the Color Table that you would like to assign to this Hotfolder.

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* Make sure the  “Replace used spot colors automatically” is active and acknowledge with “**OK**“.

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You will then see the **Color Replacement Active** is shown next to the Color Table button. Afterwards each spot color which has been defined in the file will be replaced .

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