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MEADOWS PUBLISHING SOLUTIONS TO PREVIEW DESIGNMERGE IMAGE MODULE AT ON DEMAND SHOW
Monday 19. April 2010 - New Module Permits Direct Integration with Variable Image Software
v DesignMerge Pro is an award-winning suite of plug-in modules that allow users to quickly and easily create variable data output from any Adobe InDesign or QuarkXPress document
v DesignMerge includes many sophisticated VDP features, such as automatic copy-fitting, menu-driven conditional logic programming, multi-up layout support, as well as PostScript, PPML, and Creo VPS output
v Meadows will be previewing an upcoming version of DesignMerge Pro, including the DesignMerge Image module, in booth #836 at the On Demand Expo, April 19-22, 2010 at the Philadelphia Convention Center
Meadows Publishing Solutions today announced they will be demonstrating a preview of the latest DesignMerge Pro Variable Data Printing software, including the new DesignMerge Image module, in booth #836 at the On Demand Expo, April 19-22, 2010 at the Philadelphia Convention Center.
Included in the latest release of DesignMerge for Adobe InDesign are the following new features:
v GroupPicture: GroupPicture is a new software module that allows the user to create template blocks or “groups” that can be utilized as variable elements in a VDP job. Each group can itself contain variable elements, allowing complete control over the document layout. This unique feature is ideal for badges, coupons, ads, and any other block-oriented design element. The module is now included as a standard component of DesignMerge Pro.
v Consecutive Numbering: DesignMerge now offers several built-in consecutive numbering features that allow numbering to be incorporated into any VDP job. All numbering values, including start/stop and pad characters, can be specified during the merge. This feature is ideal for tickets and other digital numbering applications.
v Master Page Support: Full support for variable Master Pages is now standard with DesignMerge Pro. Master pages can be applied conditionally, and can now contain fully variable elements.
v Scripting and Server Support: A robust scripting library has been developed for DesignMerge and is now available for in the latest release. The scripts can be developed in AppleScript, JavaScript, or VBScript, and can be used to control practically all DesignMerge features, including print automation.
v DesignMerge Image Module: The demonstration will include a preview of the new “DesignMerge Image” module, which is an optional integration feature that allows DesignMerge to work seamlessly with a number of Variable Image packages. Unlike other packages, DesignMerge permits operation in batch mode, allowing the variable images to be created offline, even on a separate workstation. At merge time, the DesignMerge preflight report will check for the availability of the variable images, and can automatically generate them if they do not exist. This approach is the most efficient way to produce large numbers of VDP documents utilizing variable images.
Meadows Publishing Solutions Quote
“The DesignMerge Image module is a fantastic way to connect Adobe InDesign VDP layouts to a variety of Variable Image packages”, commented Meadows President, John Kriho. “As the markets for these applications evolve, DesignMerge customers will be able to capitalize on the opportunities presented by this emerging technology.”