What's New from Enfocus

[the_brain]

The company I work for is in need of upgrading our Pitstop Professional. We only have one license because we didn't have the volume of PDFs before that we do now. Sharing that license has become a major pain. Is there a multiple license option for upgrading to version 8? If so, what would the cost be? We currently have version 7.

Thanks!
Zinn

Hi Zinn,

There are different option depending how many licenses you need. I suggest you contact Enfocus directly at info@enfocus.com.
They will help you finding the right solution.

Cheers,
Bert

[Joe]

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[CruzinCooler]

Is Pitstop 10 usable for Mac OSX 10.5.8 and PPC?
Thanks.

[Joe]

Yes. I have it on OS 10.4.11 on a G4 PPC.

[CruzinCooler]

Thanks Joe for clearing that up, on Enfocus' site it just say's:
Macintosh®
Adobe® Acrobat® 8.x Standard or Professional
Adobe® Acrobat® 9.x Standard or Pro
Adobe® Acrobat® X Standard or Pro
Mac OS® X v.10.4.11, 10.5.x, 10.6
So I wasn't sure if PPC was still being developed for. No mention of PPC or Intel.

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SwitchClient for iPad on the iTunes App Store

SwitchClient for iPad can be used by operators, job managers or even external customers to view and manage jobs and files within Enfocus Switch Workflows

With the App you can
- View job files
- View Preflight Reports
- Make Routing Decisions
- Enter Metadata into Job Tickets
- View Production Messages from the Switch Server

Enfocus Switch offers the simplest yet most robust automation backbone for organizations. Available as LightSwitch, FullSwitch, and PowerSwitch, Switch is a modular, open automation platform that gives printers, publishers, ad agencies, and those interested in higher overall efficiency across departments; the tools to accomplish repetitive tasks associated with receiving, sorting, and processing files automatically, thereby eliminating those tasks from the user’s scope of responsibility.

Switch enables companies to automate the tasks that don’t have added value, and that are repetitive. Automating those tedious tasks allows for more standardized processes, which, in turn, reduces errors, saving time and money. In addition, by giving employees the option to automate those tasks; time is made available for activities that create added value for a company – such as customer service, creative tasks, new marketing and sales opportunities, or simply concentrating on core business services.

In addition, Switch can allow third-party applications to be integrated easily. Setup and automation of those applications is fully controlled from within Switch. Automated applications include preflight and correction, color management, proofing, repurposing tools and more.

SwitchClient for iPad requires a connection to FullSwitch or PowerSwitch 10, update 1.
SwitchClient for iPad also requires an available SwitchClient License in order to connect.

[faustjann]

Are there any training opportunities or events that I can learn about?

[the_brain]

Are there any training opportunities or events that I can learn about?

They have a YouTube channel called 'EnfocusCommunity'.

EnfocusCommunity's Channel - YouTube

bert

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Enfocus PitStop Keeps Production Professionals at the Head of the Class with New ‘Smart Preflight & Correction’

The World's Leading PDF Quality Control Solution Celebrates 15th Birthday with Milestone version 11

9 March 2012 – LISBON-- Over 130,000 Enfocus PitStop users worldwide will benefit from significantly more accurate and flexible PDF preflight and correction when Enfocus releases PitStop Pro and PitStop Server 11, at drupa 2012. PitStop 11’s “Smart Preflight & Correction” is a key Enfocus advancement that allows real-time interactions of user or job-fed Preflight Profile settings.

The automated use of metadata (e.g. JDF and XML) for job processing, via PitStop Server, introduces a new level of automation.

Enfocus PitStop Pro and Server users repeatedly say that their PitStop preflight solution is the most crucial contributor to the success of their PDF workflows. “PitStop 11 allows customers to continue to use their familiar PitStop technology while moving into this new era of preflight,” says Enfocus Product Manager for PitStop Pro and PitStop Server, Leen Vanmaele.

Preflight made Specific to Each Job
Vanmaele says the company has been working to make the preflight process more accurate, and specifically reflective of individual job requirements. In sum, she explains that organizations have not been able to take full advantage of PitStop’s preflight and correction capabilities, because creation of individualized preflight checks and fixes for each job required highly time-consuming creation of a different Preflight Profile for every possible combination of values and conditions.[1]

New PitStop Pro and PitStop Server 11 unleash the full power of the checking and correction options available in the PitStop engine with user-fed or automatic, job-fed values. These are used by the Preflight Profiles to direct which checks and fixes should be over-ridden and open to change at job run-time. Fast and correct linking of the PDF with customers’ specific requirements makes service faster and more accurate. Overall quality is improved and processes are standardized.

PitStop Pro 11 will give its customers the ability to use smart values to check and correct a PDF; while PitStop Server 11 users can enjoy a completely hands-off, new level of automation. In the latter case, PitStop Server preflight settings and values can be driven by job-specific information such as JDF or XML job tickets, often generated by a MIS or an Ad Booking system.

Additional Features: Streamlined Interface and Smarter Text Editing
Additional improvements and changes to PitStop 11 include a cleaner, more streamlined interface making preflight and result navigation more user friendly.

PitStop 11 also brings smarter text editing. For instance a handy “Find and Replace” text tool allows PitStop Pro users to quickly find text, and if desired can immediately replace it while maintaining the PDF’s existing format. Text is also automatically re-merged on a single line, if needed. This will significantly improve ease of use and editing capabilities.

PitStop Server Customers Will More Easily Move into Smart Automation
Research data shows that PitStop Server 11 users will be well positioned to move into more advanced, digital workflows where metatagged, JDF and XML-embedded files interact intelligently with production processes along the way.
As PitStop Server customers become more familiar with utilizing metadata, they will aim to achieve end-to-end automation within a workflow. Switch 11, Enfocus’ new modular automation solution, is the answer to these users.

“Enfocus continues to improve production environments in a profound, yet logical, way,” says Fabian Prudhomme, Enfocus VP. “We round the next curve before our customers do; so that we’re ready for them when they reach their next goal or destination.”

Availability
Beginning immediately, users purchasing or upgrading to PitStop Pro / Server 10 now will be entitled to a free upgrade to PitStop Pro / Server 11, until the actual release date.
Pre-drupa promotions are also available through Enfocus resellers.
PitStop Pro 11 and PitStop Server 11 will be available by beginning of May, drupa.
For more information on promotions and pricing, please contact your local reseller or Enfocus at sales@enfocus.com.


Smart vs. Fixed Values in Preflight & Correction

Understanding the concept, of smart vs. fixed values, in new PitStop Pro and PitStop Server 11 relevant to Preflight Profiles, is of paramount importance.

Fixed values are becoming a thing of the past. Together they made up a Preflight Profile, and anytime you wanted to change a single condition – or variable -- of a Preflight Profile – you had to create an entirely new one (re-entering all variables/conditions).

Smart values make Preflight Profiles dynamic, because these match to the specific job requirements, expressed via metadata (manually, via PitStop Pro; and automatically via PitStop Server).



About Enfocus
Enfocus provides modular and affordable tools safeguarding job quality and enabling automation throughout the complete production chain. Innovative solutions improve communication between design and production while enhancing productivity and predictability through automation of routine tasks.
Step-by-step deployment dramatically increases added value without forcing users to completely rethink their way of doing business. Well-known brands include Instant PDF, PitStop and Switch.
Enfocus is a business unit of Esko and has its headquarters in Gent, Belgium.

About Esko
Esko is a global supplier of integrated solutions for packaging, sign and display finishing, commercial printing and professional publishing. Esko products and services help customers raise productivity, reduce time-to-market, lower costs and expand business and improve profitability.
Esko employs around 1200 people worldwide. Its direct sales and service organization covers Europe, the Americas and the Asia Pacific region, completed by a network of distribution partners in more than 50 countries.
Esko is headquartered in Gent, Belgium, and has R&D and manufacturing facilities in five European countries, the United States, China and India.

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