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1. First find the correct plugin that matches the version of Adpoint installed on your system

2. If you do not already have the latest Anastasiy’s Extension Manager installed, please download and install it from here: Anastasiy’s Extension Manager.

3. Quit any running instances of InDesign

4. Open Anastasiy’s Extension Manager on your PC or Mac and select InDesign in the Adobe Products column:

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5. If there is already an extension called http://com.integrationx.client installed, then select it and click Remove from the menu. You may get prompted to enter your local system password to the accept the removal.

6. Click Install and select the plugin file which was downloaded in point 2 above. This will install the plugin. You may get prompted to enter your local system password to the accept installation.

7. Quit Anastasiy’s Extension Manager

8. Open InDesign

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Configuring the plugin

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In ADPOINT, go to the Admin menu and select “Reset InDesign Folder“.
You will be prompted to select the directory where the plugin will store its files.
The path must be: [username]/adpoint
If the ‘/adpoint’ folder does not exist in the [username] folder please create it.
Click the Select Folder button once the dialog points to the [username]/adpoint folder.

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Select any print production order. Open the Actions Menu and select “Open in InDesign”

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You will be prompted to let ADPOINT view files in the folder assigned above.
Click the View files buttons to accept.

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You will also be prompted to save changes.
Also accept this by clicking the Save Changes button.

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Using the InDesign plugin from ADPOINT X1

The InDesign plugin for ADPOINT X1 is used to open print orders in InDesign. It works with orders that have already been opened in InDesign and where an InDesign document exists as well as orders where an InDesign file does not exist yet.

Launching ADPOINT X1 and InDesign applications

1. Launch ADPOINT X1 in your Chrome browser and log in

2. Launch InDesign

Opening a InDesign

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1. In ADPOINT X1, find the order that you want to open. Open the Context Menu and select “Open in InDesign”

   

2. The InDesign document now opens in the InDesign application where it can be editedfirst time you will be prompted to let ADPOINT X1 view files in the folder assigned above.
   Click the “View files” button to accept:

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3. You will also be prompted to save changes.
   Also accept this by clicking the “Save Changes” button:

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4. Now the connection between ADPOINT X1 and InDesign is established

5. 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:

1. Open an order in InDesign directly from Adpoint.

2. Design the template as you wish.

3. In the plugin, go to the More ˇ dropdown menu and select Save/Overwrite Template.

4. 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.

5. Click Save Template to save your work.

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Opening an Order as a Template from Adpoint

1. Locate the order you want to open in InDesign. Right-click on it and select Open Template from the context menu.

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2. 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

1. Locate the order you want to delete. Right-click on it and select Open Template from the context menu.

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2. 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:

(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

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.Open view only
This option is invoked from the ADPOINT user interface and enables the document to be shown in InDesign in view-only mode. This means that the document cannot be saved back, nor is it locked for other users. This feature is useful for copying content from an InDesign document when changes are not needed. View only mode is indicated by a blue View only badge in the plugin panel.	Save only	The InDesign document and linked files is uploaded to ADPOINT without a PDF being generated.
Save and close	The InDesign document and linked files is uploaded to ADPOINT without a PDF being generated. The InDesign document is closed.
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.
More	Save and close: Saves the InDesign document and closes it. Save and export custom: Saves the InDesign document and opens a dialog to export it with custom PDF settings. Save as template: Saves the InDesign document as a template.
Order tab	Opens a list of assets attached to the currently opened order. Assets can be dragged from the list directly to the InDesign layout. Clicking the refresh symbol by the end of the menu - Image Added - the list of assets is renewed and any assets added since the InDesign document was opened will be added to the list. Search boxfield: Start typing to search the list of assets by filename. The x clears the search and shows all assets. 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
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HINT: Press the rounded arrow symbol in the top right corner of the plugin to update order informationnotes.

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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HINT: Press the rounded arrow symbol in the top right corner of the plugin to update order composite order informationnotes.

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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HINT: Press the rounded arrow symbol in the top right corner of the plugin to update details informationnotes.

Notes tab

Shows a list of notes added to the current order.

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HINT: Press the rounded arrow symbol in the top right corner of the plugin to update notes.

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.

Settings

Reset plugin window, Choose to open inside browser or new tab, set default asset filters

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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.

Trash can

Clears the text in the log window.

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Settings

Language: Choose your preferred language from the drop down menu.

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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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Debugging

If the connection between ADPOINT X1 and InDesign does not work, please try the following:

1. Go to the user profile menu and select “Reset Ad Production Folder”.

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