Output Factory Server for InDesign Adds Hot Folder Watching Interval

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Output Factory Server for InDesign Adds Hot Folder Watching Interval - Published on 03/10/20

Zevrix Solutions announces Output Factory Server 2.2.13, a feature update to company's output automation solution for Adobe InDesign. The app automates printing and exporting from InDesign by processing files from watched hot folders. Output Factory Server offers auto-preflight, layer versioning, email notifications, variable file names, custom scripts and more. The new version adds an option to change the hot folder watching interval, which helps eliminate premature processing of large files.

Toronto (ON), Canada - Zevrix Solutions today announces the release of Output Factory Server 2.2.13, a feature update to company's output automation solution for Adobe InDesign. The software automates InDesign production workflow by processing files from hot folders. Output Factory Server offloads printing and exporting from InDesign to a central system leaving operator workstations free from the output process.

The new version introduces an option to change the hot folder watching interval in app's preferences. The watching interval specifies the regularity Output Factory Server scans hot folders for updates and changes. Increasing the interval can help users eliminate premature processing of large files on slow networks.

"Output Factory Server is an extremely useful utility for a busy production facility or advertising agency", writes David Creamer in Layers magazine. "The setup process is simple and users experience is very straightforward. It can save lots of time - which equates to money."

Under the Output Factory Server workflow, production artists, prepress operators and designers simply copy InDesign jobs to hot folders that reside on a network. The app then will process the files automatically on its dedication Mac station. Users can create hot folders for different output targets such as hi-res PDF, large format printing, JPEG files and so on. The software offers the following key features:

* Output InDesign files automatically from watched hot folders
* Output to multiple formats from a single hot folder
* Supports PDF, PostScript, print, TIFF, EPUB and other formats
* Variable output file names
* Automatic email notifications
* Run custom scripts
* Automatic preflighting
* PDF security presets for different workflows

Pricing and Availability:
Output Factory Server can be purchased from Zevrix web site for $699.95 (USD), as well as from authorized resellers. Trial is also available for download. The upgrade to version 2 is $350 for the licensed users of Output Factory Server 1.x and BatchOutput Server. Output Factory Server requires macOS 10.8-10.15 and Adobe InDesign CS5-CC 2020.

Zevrix Solutions: http://zevrix.com
Output Factory Server 2.2.13: http://zevrix.com/OutputFactoryServer.php
Download Output Factory Server: http://zevrix.com/OutputFactoryServer.dmg
Purchase: http://zevrix.com/store.php
Screenshot: http://zevrix.com/screenshots/ofs2/ofs-main-pdf.jpg


Located in Toronto, Canada, Zevrix Solutions provides automation and productivity solutions for Adobe Creative Cloud and Creative Suite software, PDF workflows, graphic file diagnostics and Microsoft Office output on Mac OS. Zevrix is dedicated to help professionals increase their profits through automating everyday tasks, producing error-free documents, saving disk space and cutting production costs. For more information, visit their website. Copyright (C) 2020 Zevrix Solutions. All Rights Reserved. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.


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Zinnia Journal Brings Creative Journaling With a Punch to the iPad

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Zinnia Journal Brings Creative Journaling With a Punch to the iPad - Published on 03/10/20

San Diego based indie developer, Pixite, Inc. today announces Zinnia Journal 1.0, the newest in a line of best-in-class creativity apps for iPad devices. Zinnia is a journaling app that incorporates the creativity of a sketch pad with the practical features of traditional journaling. Zinnia is a daily companion that encourages mindful activities such as sketching, planning, collaging, and tracking the things you want to do today and in the future.

San Diego, California - Independent developer Pixite, Inc. today is proud to announce the release and immediate availability of Zinnia Journal 1.0. The journaling app is the latest in a line of best-in-class creativity apps for the iPad. Zinna Journal incorporates the creativity of a sketch pad with the practical features of traditional journaling. The app acts as a daily companion that encourages users to encourage mindful activities such as sketching, planning, collaging, and tracking the things users want to do today and in the future.

Zinnia Journal is an excellent way to document activities with friends, daily reading material, daily routines and anything else going on in a user's life. The app's wide assortment of tools includes stickers, calendars, habit trackers, and washi tape.

"Zinnia Journal brings the next level of journaling to the iPad," said Eugene Kaneko, Pixite's co-founder. "Mindfulness has never been easier, Zinnia Journal is a great way to track your behavior, change bad habits and recognize the good ones. The app offers a fast, fun, and creative way to document the things that matter most to you."

Features Include:
* The creativity of journaling combined with the convenience and features of a digital device
* Multiple drawing tools
* Supports Apple Pencil, a user's finger, and third-party stylus input
* Dozens of professionally designed templates to save you time, with more being added every month
* Import images, Assembly artwork, Procreate graphics, colored Pigment pages, and more
* Share via Facebook, Instagram, email, messaging, and other social networks
* Print journal entries using AirPrint
* Free, with optional in-app subscription

Zinnia Journal includes dozens of hand-made, ready-to-use page templates, as well as themed art bundles. The apps built-in drawing tools make use of the brush technology from Pixite's popular coloring app, Pigment. As a user creates a page, it becomes the ultimate personal expression of their life experiences.

Drawing tools include:
* Marker
* Pencil
* Technical pen
* Highlighter
* Brush pen
* Paint pen
* Airbrush
* Watercolor

No matter if a user accesses one of the many templates available in the app, or if they start their pages from scratch, each Zinnia Journal page brings order to the user's day-to-day experiences, in their own personal style. The look and feel of each page can be customized, making the process a rewarding one.

"There is increasing evidence to support the idea that journaling has a positive impact on both mental and physical well-being. By journaling routinely you may discover reduced stress and a greater sense of self," continues Eugene. "Discover what makes you feel happy and confident, or solve problems more effectively, through the magic of journaling. And if you're feeling social, Zinnia makes it easy to share completed spreads with friends, family, and fans by email, messaging, Facebook, Instagram and other social networks."

Zinnia Journal is the creative way to document the things that matter most to iPad users. Users can keep their diary, create a collage, schedule time for self-care, and easily record their meaningful daty-to-day interactions. Zinnia Journal offers creative journaling with a punch.

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPad
* Requires iOS 13.2 or later
* 16.1 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Zinnia Journal 1.0 is Free (with convenient in-app purchases), and is available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Lifestyle category. Zinnia offers an optional subscription to Zinnia Premium which includes access to unlimited journals and pages. Get Zinnia Premium for free for 7-days with a free trial. After the free trial users will be automatically renewed to the yearly subscription which they can cancel at any time. Paid subscriptions are $9.99 USD per month for the monthly plan, and $39.99 USD per year for the yearly plan. Prices are subject to change. Zinnia Premium automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Users' account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.

Zinnia Journal 1.0: https://www.pixiteapps.com/zinnia
Download from the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/zinnia-journal/id1485310935
YouTube Video (App Preview): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu_iKHhdrqs
Zinnia Journal on Instagram: https://instagram.com/zinnia_journal/
Media Assets: https://go.pixiteapps.com/ZinniaPressAssets


Located in San Diego, California, Pixite Inc. has been developing award-winning creative mobile apps since 2009. Pixite is obsessed with providing apps that allow people to explore the boundaries of their creativity and artistry on mobile devices. Pixite's Creative Apps include Pigment, Marvel: Color Your Own, Assembly, and Union. All Material and Software (C) 2009-2020 Pixite, Inc. / All Rights Reserved. Pixite, Pigment, Assembly, Union, and Zinnia are registered trademarks of Pixite Inc. Apple, the Apple logo, iOS, iPhone, and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Facebook and Instagram are registered trademarks of Facebook, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Twitter is a registered trademark of Twitter, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Marvel and the Marvel logo are registered trademarks of The Walt Disney Company in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective
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Graphic Inspector Now Reports Image Print Size: Graphics Preflight Tool

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