Data Publishing in Adobe Illustrator CS
Rick Ralston, Zumedia.com
Zumedia software has announced the release of Automata 1.5, bringing Variable Data Publishing (VDP) to Adobe Illustrator. Automata 1.5 combines the creativity of Adobe Illustrator, the power of databases and the speed of automation to generate multiple files based on a template that can be either printed or saved - at up to 1500 fph (files per hour).By merging an Illustrator file (containing place holders) with a data source (typically a text file containing content information) you can print the files to any printer or save in any or all of seven file formats (Adobe Illustrator, PDF, EPS, JPG, GIF, Photoshop layered files and even Flash animations).
"It's amazing to watch Automata automatically build file after file before your eyes at up to and well over 100 times faster than you can do it manually," said Rick Ralston, president of zumedia software. "Take, for instance, a medium to large business card project. Previously you would build the business card template, get the design approved and then start the long process of manually entering content information and saving and/or printing each person's card. It will probably take you hours if not days and is highly prone to human error. With Automata you build the template file, get it approved and then go get a cup of coffee while it automatically cranks them all out for you. Quickly, accurately and eficiently."
The benefits are- drastically reduced costs,
- increased speed,
- brand consistency,
- high accuracy rate,
- no programmer required and the
- avoidance of brain-glazing repetitive production work.
Automata 1.5 frees you to devote yourself to more creative and profitable things.
Pricing & Availability
- Automata 1.5 is available immediately at www.zumedia.com at $135 for a single pack (free upgrade for 1.0 owners).
- Site license price is available upon request.
- Automata 1.5 ships with an interactive User Guide, a tutorial application and all tutorial production files.
- Automata 1.5 requires Adobe Illustrator CS and the Mac OS X 10.3 "Panther" operating system.
- Download the Demo
- www.zumedia.com
zumedia software automates the production side of graphic design by developing tools that free people to pursue those things that ignited their imagination in the first place.
Adobe and Illustrator are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Flash is a trademark of Macromedia, Inc.
Atlanta, Georgia � April 25, 2005
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