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HINT: If the plugin takes a long time to load in Windows, please check the setup. See more here. |
Configuring the plugin
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.Select any print production order. Open the Actions Menu and select “Open in InDesign”
You will be prompted to let ADPOINT view files in the folder assigned above.
Click the View files buttons to accept.You will also be prompted to save changes.
Also accept this by clicking the Save Changes button.Now the connection between ADPOINT 7.11 HTML and InDesign is established
Using the InDesign plugin from ADPOINT X1
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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. | |||||||||||
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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 - - the list of assets is renewed and any assets added since the InDesign document was opened will be added to the list.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: |
Debugging
If the connection between ADPOINT X1 and InDesign does not work, please try the following:
Go to the user profile menu and select “Reset Ad Production Folder”.