Prepress

Connecting the Print Store to Print Production

Thursday 12. July 2012 - Aleyant Automated Workflow Integrator - NEW! Aleyant Automated Workflow Integrator is a desktop application that automates online job submission into the production process using hot folders.

It integrates the Pressero storefront order placement system with backend production workflow systems, eliminating the need to manually download and sort orders.
Connects to your Pressero Orders automatically
Downloads orders on a schedule you set
Hierarchically applies multiple downloading rules
Places orders into local or network hotfolders
Filter’s orders into production workflow based on file types
Filter’s orders into production workflow based on attributes for product, or equipment requirements
Creates subfolders for each order item if desired
Adds download date and time to file names for quality control
Displays download percentage status bar and activity log
Lists orders and items processed
Selectively reprocesses due to rule changes, accidental file deletion by staff
Mac, Windows, Linux
Automated Workflow Integrator is configured by the user to connect with the online storefront(s) job management area on a set schedule, retrieve files and order data based on configurable criteria, and push them into user defined hot folders. This enables orders to be automatically placed into product or production specific workflows, saving labour and time. To facilitate internal processes and quality control, files can be automatically renamed by Automated Workflow Integrator with dates, etc.
Automated Workflow Integrator is ideal for those who want a ready to use but highly flexible integration between the online storefronts and the production process without the expense and programming of using XML Web Services. However, an API for XML Web Services is available as well.