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Launch ADPOINT X1 in your Chrome browser and log in
Launch InDesign
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WARNINGINFO: Please note that due to security measures, ADPOINT X1 currently cannot launch the InDesign application automatically. Both ADPOINT X1 and InDesign must be launched manually. Please make sure ADPOINT X1 is started and logged in before launching InDesign. |
Opening a InDesign
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document
In ADPOINT X1, find the order you want to open. Open the Context Menu and select “Open in InDesign”
You The first time you will be prompted to let ADPOINT X1 view files in the folder assigned above.
Click the View files buttons “View files” button to accept:
You will also be prompted to save changes.
Also accept this by clicking the Save Changes “Save Changes” button:
Now the connection between ADPOINT X1 and InDesign is established
In the InDesign application the plugin is controlled through the plugin panel:
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Opening a InDesign document as view only
If you want to view an InDesign document without disrupting the status flow in Adpoint, you can open it in "View Only" mode.
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Creating or Opening an InDesign Document from a Template
Creating a Template
You can create a template in InDesign and assign it to one or more customers in Adpoint by following these steps:
Open an order in InDesign directly from Adpoint.
Design the template as you wish.
In the plugin, go to the More ˇ dropdown menu and select Save/Overwrite Template.
Provide the following details:
Template Name: Give your template a clear and descriptive name.
Assign to Customers: Select one or more customers to assign the template to.
Description (optional): Add a short description for future reference.
Click Save Template to save your work.
Opening an Order as a Template from Adpoint
Locate the order you want to open in InDesign. Right-click on it and select Open Template from the context menu.
From the list of available templates, select the one you wish to use and click Open in the top-right corner.
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Deleting a template from Adpoint
Locate the order you want to delete. Right-click on it and select Open Template from the context menu.
From the list of available templates, select the one you wish to delete and click Delete in the top-right corner.
Features of the plugin
The buttons on the plug in panel works as follows:
Save | The InDesign document and linked files is uploaded to ADPOINT X1 without a PDF being generated. | |||||||||||
Save and Export | Use this to save and export a PDF using default joboptions. A PDF is uploaded to ADPOINT X1 where it appears as a production file. The InDesign document is closed and uploaded to ADPOINT X1 including linked files. | |||||||||||
More ˇ | Opens a dropdown menu with following menus: | |||||||||||
Save and close | The InDesign document and linked files is uploaded to ADPOINT X1 without a PDF being generated. The InDesign document is closed. | |||||||||||
Save and export custom | Use this to save and export a PDF with custom joboptions. You can enter the custom joboptions in the Export Adobe PDF window. When clicking “Export” a PDF with the custom joboptions is uploaded to ADPOINT X1 where it appears as a production file. The InDesign document is closed and uploaded to ADPOINT X1 including linked files. | |||||||||||
Save/Overwrite template | Saves or overwrites the InDesign document as a template. A dialog is shown with default size, description and name. It is also possible to assign the template to one or more customers. | |||||||||||
Order tab | Opens a list of assets attached to the currently opened order. Clicking the refresh symbol by the end of the menu - Search field: Start typing to search the list of assets by filename. Sort menu: Select the sort order (Newest/Oldest Date) Show: Select which assets to show (All/Placed/Unplaced) All: Select which asset types to show (All/Assets/Visual/InDesign documents) Match: Match assets by either matspec or customer Modification: Show assets in the list by modification date (3/6/12 months or all) Reset to default: Resets settings to the default settings set in the Setting tab
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Composite tab | The Composite tab is only visible when a composite “mother” order is opened. It shows a list of the “child orders” to the composite order including a preview, order information and the latest status. The “child orders” can be dragged from the list to the InDesign Layout.
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Details tab | Shows a list of order details for information purposes. The content of the list is subject to individual configuration.
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Notes tab | Shows a list of notes added to the current order.
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Annotations tab | Shows a list of annotations from the latest version of the current order. Show Annotations: Switch to show or hide annotations in a separate layer on top of the layout. Show reviewed: Switch between modes to show or hide annotations that are marked as “reviewed” Click the annotations in the panel to highlight the annotation on top of the layout. Check the Review button to mark an annotation as reviewed.
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Log | The Log window is used to display the processes performed by the plugin. The content may be required for debugging purposes.
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Settings | Language: Choose your preferred language from the drop down menu.
Plugin window: Resets plugin window to its standard width and height Open browser after check in: A new tab is opened the default browser window. Disabled by default but can be toggled on here. Default Assets Filters: Set your preferred settings regarding assets here by choosing from the 4 different dropdown menus:  |
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