Hi Martin, After careful analysis and comparison, the two methods are not interchangeable. On the one hand, TVIs @50% calculated from XYZ SWOP2006 data, gives: Cyan 17.2% Magenta 17.2% Yellow 16.0% Based on linear dataset for press X, the plate curve adjustments are as follows. Plate curves calculated to achieve XYZ TVI aim points result in: 50%C -> 54.79% 50%M -> 48.44% 50%Y -> 48.50% Plate curves calculated for SWOP2006 Lab aim points on individual CMY scales result in: 50%C -> 56.9% 50%M -> 49.2% 50%Y -> 42.7% Big difference in yellow. So aiming for specific dot gain values is not equivalent to aiming for specific Lab value. Best / Roger