ESKO suite 14

[Macmann]

Anyone heard about Suite 14? I've read it's being released in July of this year, but that is about all I know. I'd like to learn about new features for this release.

 

[PrepressDan]

I just installed the pre-release version of it yesterday. It has some very nice new features for connecting to external services as well as converting data better from external services. I noticed that they have also made the integration with WebCenter a lot better. There is a new task that allows you to do things like invite members to projects and choose roles etc...

I have attached a PDF of whats new.

 

[Macmann]

Thanks jeffkin15! Just curious, are there major upgrades to PackEdge, Plato, etc... or is it mainly focused on the Automation Engine? We're still using version 7.6, so I'm sure we'll have a little bit of a learning curve moving to 14. So how did you get a hold of a pre-release copy? BTW I see your from Chicago-thanks for Julious Peppers

 

[PrepressDan]

I haven't seen PE or Plato 14 yet. Im guessing they will be minor changes. And yes, you can have Peppers. Im guessing his best years are behind him.

 

[maxmini]

I just installed the pre-release version of it yesterday. It has some very nice new features for connecting to external services as well as converting data better from external services. I noticed that they have also made the integration with WebCenter a lot better. There is a new task that allows you to do things like invite members to projects and choose roles etc...

I have attached a PDF of whats new.

Is the A.E.14 have x64 version ? or still x86 ?

 

[PrepressDan]

No, AE 14 is still x85. The new Rip is 64 bit multi threaded

 

[maxmini]

No, AE 14 is still x85. The new Rip is 64 bit multi threaded

The imageEngine 14 is 64 bit muti-threaded Rip, flexrip will discontinued ?

 

[PrepressDan]

The imageEngine 14 is 64 bit muti-threaded Rip, flexrip will discontinued ?

Eventually. Imaging engine will replace flex rip. It's the adobe kernel. Much much faster.

 

[naplajoie2000]

I have heard that FastImpose has reached End-of-Life and will be replaced by something else (I HOPE). For us using Esko in the commercial print market, FastImpose is invaluable.

 

[PrepressDan]

LOL, Fast impose was actually EOL two years ago. Instead they have allowed for Automation Engine to work just as well with any 3rd party imposition program via JDF.

 

[Ferran]

Hi Macmann, at this time I am pretty sure you already know... but just in case you missed the news here you are the link to the press release: http://www.esko.com/en/company/press-and-news/press-releases/2014/esko-releases-suite-14/

 

[chevalier]

Wonder why this isn't under Latest News on the front page nor is a "what's new" guide posted yet

 

[PetePress]

FYI... "what's new" guide online on the help page