Quark XPress Users
Wenn Sie Adobe InDesign lieben, werden Sie auch VIVA lieben, denn wir bringen Ihr InDesign nicht nur ins Web …
Wenn Sie Desktop- und/oder Server-Version von Adobe InDesign verwenden, können Sie mit dem Einsatz der VIVA-Technologien/Produkte bestehende Prozesse verbessern oder völlig neue Publishing-, Marketing- bzw. Kommunikationsprozesse entwickeln, die mit Adobe InDesign gar nicht oder nicht in dieser Form möglich sind. Gleichzeitig können Sie sogar Ihre Kosten senken und die VIVA-Technologien wahlweise als Ergänzung oder als Alternative/Ersatz zu den Adobe InDesign-Produkten einsetzen:
1. Ergänzung
Wenn Sie die VIVA-Technologien/Produkte als ERGÄNZUNG zu Adobe InDesign-Produkten verwenden, können Sie von den vielen Vorteilen der VIVA-Technologien profitieren, ohne auf den Einsatz von InDesign zu verzichten.
2. Ersetzung
Wenn Sie die VIVA-Technologien als ALTERNATIVE/ERSATZ zu Adobe InDesign-Produkten verwenden, können Sie von den vielen Vorteilen der VIVA-Technologien profitieren, ohne auf den Austausch von Dokumenten/Daten mit anderen InDesign-Anwendern zu verzichten.
Warum sollen InDesign-Anwender überhaupt VIVA-Technologien einsetzen?
Neben dem Kostenaspekt ermöglicht der Einsatz der VIVA-Technologie die Gestaltung völlig neuer Publishing-, Marketing- bzw. Kommunikationsprozesse, die mit Adobe InDesign gar nicht oder nicht in dieser Form möglich sind:
– So können erstmals Dokumente sowohl auf dem Desktop als auch im Browser VERLUSTFREI und MIT DER GLEICHEN FUNKTIONALITÄT bearbeiten.
– Sie können erstmals komplexe Dokumente mit wenigen Mausklicks für Anwender bereit stellen, die lediglich Word- oder Fotobuchkenntnisse haben und für jedes Dokument bestimmen, welche Bearbeitungs- und Ausgaberechte diese Anwender haben sollen. (Dabei müssen Sie die Dokumentstruktur ändern oder komplizierte Konvertierungen vornehmen.)
– VIVA-Technologien bieten EIN Dateiformat für Desktop- und/oder Web-Dokumente.
– Mit der kostenlosen VivaDesigner Free-Edition können Sie oder Ihre Anwender/Kunden “Adobe InDesign-Dokumente” sogar kostenlos bearbeiten, ohne Adobe InDesign zu kaufen.
– Darüber hinaus bieten VIVA-Technologien/Produkte qualitative Vorteile im Bereich der Silbentrennung, Rechtschreibung und Grammatikprüfung. Viele Optionen, wie automatische Schrifteneinbindung, automatischer Versand, automatische Übersetzungshilfen, passwortgeschützte Ebenen und Musterseiten, sind selbst mit PlugIns nicht in InDesign realisierbar.
Aufgrund der hervorragenden Im- und Exportfunktionen der VIVA-Technologien, können InDesign-Dokumente ab Version CS4 im IDML-Format importiert und auch wieder nach InDesign exportiert werden.
Damit ist sichergestellt, dass Sie Ihre Dokumente aus InDesign übernehmen können (a), jederzeit parallel mit beiden Programmen arbeiten können (b) und jederzeit wieder zu InDesign zurückkehren können (c).
Je nach Dokumentaufbau können Sie Dokumente zwischen den Anwendungen verlustfrei austauschen. Die Qualität der Übernahme ist umfangreich dokumentiert, beinhaltet viele Tipps, wird ständig verbessert und an neue InDesign-Versionen angepasst.
Mit der VIVA-Technologie sind folgende Prozesse möglich:
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1. Sie können mit der Desktop- und/oder Web-Version des VivaDesigners die Desktop- und/oder Server-Version von InDesign ersetzen und bestehende Dokumente übernehmen.
2. Sie können mit der Desktop-Version des VivaDesigner für Linux InDesign-Dokumente bearbeiten, obwohl InDesign auf dieser Plattform nicht verfügbar ist.
3. Sie können zukünftig weitere Arbeitsplätze statt mit InDesign mit dem kostenlosen bzw. kostenpflichtigen VivaDesigner ausstatten.
4. Sie können den VivaDesigner in der Desktop oder Web-Version verwenden, wenn Sie (InDesign-)Dokumente für Anwender bereitstellen möchten, die lediglich Word- oder Fotobuchkenntnisse haben. Dabei sollen die Anwender das Dokument nur eingeschränkt bearbeiten und die Benutzeroberfläche soll entsprechend angepasst werden.
5. Sie können den VivaDesigner in der Web-Version verwenden, wenn (InDesign-)Dokumente von Dritten bearbeitet werden sollen, die jedoch keinen physischen Zugriff auf die Dokumente erhalten sollen.
6. Sie können den VivaDesigner in der Web-Version verwenden, wenn (InDesign-)Dokumente von Dritten bearbeitet werden sollen, bei denen eine Programminstallation nicht möglich ist.
7. Sie können als Organisation den VivaDesigner (Desktop- oder Web-Version) insbesondere in den Ländern einsetzen, in denen aufgrund der Sprache und Schreibweise eine spezielle InDesign-Version erforderlich ist oder für die es keine entsprechende Unterstützung in InDesign gibt (z.B. für Arabisch, Hebräisch und asiatische Sprachen).
8. Sie können den VivaDesigner in der kostenlosen oder kostenpflichtigen Desktop-Version verwenden, wenn (InDesign-)Dokumente von Dritten bearbeitet werden sollen, die keine oder nur geringe finanzielle Mittel für Softwareprogramme haben. Das gilt beispielsweise für Privatanwender oder Anwender in Schwellenländern wie Afrika oder Asien. Das gilt aber auch insbesondere für Länder, in denen kein oder nur ein eingeschränkter Internetzugang verfügbar ist.
9. Sie können auf dem Desktop oder im Web halbautomatisch mit VIVA-Technologien sehr komplexe Dokumente wie Kataloge erstellen und diese Dokumente wahlweise wieder mit der Desktop-Version von InDesign nachbearbeiten.
10. Sie können vollautomatisch mit VIVA-Technologien komplexe Dokumente wie Kataloge, Preislisten, etc. erstellen und diese Dokumente wahlweise wieder mit der Desktop-Version von InDesign nachbearbeiten. Dabei sparen Sie die aufwendige Programmierung eines InDesign-Servers, der in vielen Bereichen nicht so leistungsfähig ist wie ein Viva-Publishing-Server (Stichwort: Dynamische Layouts, Geschwindigkeit, Load-Balancing, Charts, etc.)
Unique publishing solutions and concepts for users of Adobe® InDesign®
If you love Adobe® InDesign® or InCopy®, you’ll love VIVA too, as we don’t just make Adobe® documents editable in the Web …
If you use desktop and/or server versions of Adobe® InDesign® or InCopy®, you can improve existing processes by using VIVA technology/products or develop completely new publishing, marketing or communication processes, which with Adobe® products are probably impossible or not possible in this form. At the same time you can even reduce your costs and choose between using VIVA technology as a complement to or as an alternative to/replacement for the InDesign® products:
1. Complement
If you use VIVA technology/products as a COMPLEMENT to InDesign®/InCopy® products, you can profit from the many benefits of VIVA technology, without having to do without InDesign®.
2. Replacement/Alternative
If you use VIVA technology as a REPLACEMENT/ALTERNATIVE to InDesign®/InCopy® products, you can profit from the many benefits of VIVA technology, without having to do without the exchange of documents/data with other InDesign® users.
Why should InDesign®/InCopy® users use VIVA technology at all?
As well as the cost aspect, the use of VIVA technology enables the creation of completely new publishing, marketing or communication processes, which with InDesign® are impossible or not possible in this form:
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Due to the excellent Import and Export functions of the VIVA technology, InDesign® documents w.e.f. version CS4 in IDML format can be imported and also re-exported to InDesign®.
In this way you ensure that you can take over your documents from InDesign® (a), can work with both programs in parallel (b) and can return to InDesign® at any time (c).
Depending on the document structure, you can exchange documents between the applications loss-free. The take-over quality is extensively documented, contains many tips, is constantly being improved and adapted to new InDesign® versions.
With the VIVA technology the following processes are possible:
1. You can replace the desktop or server version of InDesign® with the desktop or server version of VivaDesigner and take over existing documents.
2. You can edit InDesign documents with the desktop version of VivaDesigner for Linux, although InDesign® is not available on this platform.
3. You can in future equip additional workstations with the free or licensed version of VivaDesigner instead of with InDesign®.
4. You can use VivaDesigner in the desktop or Web version, if you want to provide (InDesign®) documents to users who only have “MS-Word®” or photo book knowledge. Here the users should have limited editing rights for the document and the user interface should be adapted accordingly.
5. You can use VivaDesigner in the Web version if (InDesign®) documents should be edited by third parties who should have no physical access to the documents.
6. On the basis of the Free Edition of VivaDesigner for Windows, Mac and Linux, you can pass your InDesign® documents to any users, friends, customers, etc., without anyone having to pay for this. Users can edit these documents (in the form required by you) and send them back to you (fully automatically if required).
7. You can personalise predefined templates from InDesign® or other programs with the help of a VIVA publishing server in the Web (formula-based).
8. As an organisation you can use VivaDesigner (Desktop or Web version) particularly in countries where due to the language and writing direction a special InDesign® version is required or for which there is no appropriate support in InDesign® (e.g. for Arabic, Hebrew and Asian languages).
9. You can use VivaDesigner in the free or licensed desktop version, if (InDesign®)documents should be edited by third parties who have little or no financial means to buy software programs. This goes for private users or users in developing countries/regions like Africa or Asia. This also goes particularly for countries in which there is no or only limited Internet access.
10. You can create highly complex documents such as catalogs on the desktop or semi-automatically in the Web with VIVA technologies, and further edit these documents optionally with the desktop version of InDesign®.
11. You can create highly complex documents such as catalogs, price lists, etc. fully automatically with VIVA technology and further edit these documents optionally with the desktop version of InDesign®. Here you save the necessary programming of an InDesign® Server, which in many areas does not have the performance capacity of a Viva publishing server (examples: Dynamic layouts, speed, load balancing, charts/graphs, etc.)
Click here for more information about general VIVA publishing processes.
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{youtube}j4T1VG1xYlw{/youtube}This video demonstrates how easy it is to edit InDesign/VivaDesigner documents in the Web (VivaCloud).
VivaPosterize – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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[accordion_item title=’What is so special about VivaPosterize?’]The special feature of VivaPosterize is its simplicity and speed on the one hand and the complex possibilities for automation on the other. VivaPosterize was developed by printers and users who for years have been fighting with the problems of digital imposition/tiling and the difficulties they had with existing programs.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’Where does the simplicity lie?’]The goal of the development was in one minute to be able to enter all preferences for the tiling of a document. The program should be able to recognize and display all problem cases. An unpracticed computer user should after a short training period be capable of imposing/tiling a document. All these requirements have been perfectly fulfilled by VivaPosterize.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’What does Viva understand by automation?’]The simpler a program is, the more complex are its internal processes. If for example the user changes to another printing machine, the program must be able to import all the marks relating to that machine into the spread without the user having to do anything. This is just one example of the many automatic functions in VivaPosterize.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’What kind of data can be used?’]Data from all programs and platforms can be imposed/tiled that are available in EPS, TIFF, JPEG or PDF format (up to PDF 1.6).[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’How do I process PostScript files?’]PostScript files are converted to EPS or PDF files with a conversion program.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’How do I process PDF files?’]PDF files are imported in exactly the same way as the various image formats. To output a spread or press sheet as a PDF file, all the marks (crop marks, registration marks, etc.) must be available in PDF format.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’What is the production speed in a “native”-PDF-Workflow?’]A 6 x 3 metre poster in 12 sections, with 2 sections on each press sheet, is output as a PDF in just a few seconds.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’Which versions of the program are available?’]VivaPosterize is available both forWindows and Mac OS X (Linux version available on request). [/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’What happens with spot colors?’]If you work with EPS files, you have full control over all the colors in the imposed/tiled document. The program displays which colors are used and whether they are process or spot colors. In the case of PDF files, these include all the color information which is interpreted by the RIP.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’For whom is VivaPosterize suited?’]VivaPosterize is suitable for large format offset, digital and screen printers and for agencies providing the tiled posters to printers as a service.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’How is VivaPosterize integrated into my workflow?’]For VivaPosterize the origins of the data and where they are to be printed are irrelevant. It doesn’t matter whether you have a Dalim, Fuji, Kodak or any other system for data preparation, VivaPosterize imports all the image files described above. The same goes for output on all systems (e.g. Adobe, Agfa, Fuji, Harlequin, Heidelberg, Linotype, Kodak, etc.) and RIPs that are level 2 compatible. VivaPosterize can therefore be integrated into every workflow[/accordion_item]
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VivaImpose – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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[accordion_item title=’What is so special about VivaImpose?’]The special feature of VivaImpose is its simplicity and speed on the one hand and the complex possibilities for automation on the other. VivaImpose® was developed for printers and users who for years have been fighting with the problems of digital imposition and the difficulties they had with existing programs. [/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’Where does the simplicity lie?’]The goal of the development was in one minute to be able to enter all preferences for the imposition of a document. The program should be able to recognize and display all problem cases. An unpracticed computer user should after a short training period be capable of imposing a document. All these requirements have been perfectly fulfilled by VivaImpose[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’What does Viva understand by automation?’]The simpler a program is, the more complex are its internal processes. If for example the user changes to another printing machine, the program must be able to import all the marks relating to that machine into the spread without the user having to do anything.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’What kind of data can be imposed?’]Data from all programs and platforms can be imposed that are available in EPS, TIFF, JPEG or PDF format.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’How do I process PostScript files?’]PostScript files are converted to EPS files with a conversion program. This process can be fully automated so that no extra work or waiting need occur.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’How do I process PDF files?’]PDF files (up to 1.6)can also be imported and imposed directly. The press sheets are output as PDF.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’Which versions of the program are available?’]VivaImpose is available as a stand-alone program für Windows and Mac OS X. A Linux version is available on request.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’For whom is VivaImpose suited?’]VivaImpose is just as suitable for professional book publishers as for small printing companies who wish to print leaflets and brochures. Due to its format independence and flexibility, VivaImpose® is a universal tool for everyone in the printing industry.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’How is VivaImpose integrated into my workflow?’]For VivaImpose the origins of the data and where they are to be printed are irrelevant. It doesn’t matter whether you have a Dalim, Fuji or any other system for data preparation, VivaImpose® imports all files. The same goes for output on all systems (e.g. Adobe, Agfa, Fuji, Harlequin, Heidelberg, Linotype, Scitex, etc.) and RIPs that are level 2 compatible. VivaImpose can therefore be integrated into every workflow.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’Is there a Server Version?’]A server version may be offered on request.[/accordion_item]
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VivaDesigner – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Questions and Answers to Orders, Discounts, Buy & Rent
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[accordion_item title=’How can I order?’]Click HERE to order the desktop version of VivaDesigner on line. You will receive a license key to unlock the software. Licenses for the Web Edition are available on request.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’I don’t have a credit card. How can I pay?’]You can also pay for the software with the “Wire transfer – prepayment” option. When the shop asks for your data, please choose the payment option “Wire transfer – prepayment”. We will send you the required wire transfer information with your order confirmation by e-mail after your order has been received by our system. Please do not make a payment before you have received this order confirmation. This will allow us to correctly allocate your payment to your order.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’Can I pay after receipt of invoice?’]You can generally order and pay for the software with the “Wire transfer – prepayment” option. When the shop asks for your data, please choose the payment option “Wire transfer – prepayment”. We will send you the required wire transfer information with your order confirmation by e-mail after your order has been received by our system. Please do not make a payment before you have received this order confirmation. This will allow us to correctly allocate your payment to your order. IMPORTANT: The order will only be processed after receipt of payment.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’How can I get a quote?’]You can easily create a quote yourself in the order process. To do so, place the desired products in the shopping cart, proceed to checkout, enter the required data in the order form and select your preferred payment type. As usual, you can review all of the information you entered again on the confirmation page. Then, instead of completing the order using the button at the bottom of the confirmation page, click the “Save as quote only” link. We will then process the information you entered and send you an e-mail confirmation. This e-mail contains your quote details, a link to the login page of the „My Account“ area in the Customer Care Center and a PDF attachment with the non-binding quote. You can find more information HERE.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’Can I buy and/or rent the software?’]Yes, you can do both: Buy the software for a one-off price or rent it on a monthly basis. If no renting option is offered in our shop, the renting option is only available on request.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’Are there discounted versions for owners of InDesign and QuarkXPress?’]Yes, if you already possess other layout programs, you will receive a discount. Choose the type “Cross-Upgrade” (instead of “Full Version”) in the product selection. When you place your order, you just need to provide your program version and serial number.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’Are there discounted versions for private users?’]Yes, the “Personal Edition” is already a discounted full version. You can find an overview of the functions HERE.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’Are there discounted versions for schoolchildren, students and teachers?’]Yes, the “EDU Edition” is already a discounted full version. You can find an overview of the functions HERE.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’Are there classroom licenses?’]Yes, the Free Edition is available free of charge to all. If you require a chargeable license for your school class, we offer a classroom license for up to 25 workstations. To receive a quotation, please send us a message with our contact form.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’Are there discounted versions for non-profit associations and organizations?’]Yes, the “NGO/NPO Edition” is already a discounted full version. You can find an overview of the functions HERE.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’Are there discounted versions for civil servants and political parties?’]Yes, the “GOV Edition” is already a discounted full version. You can find an overview of the functions HERE.[/accordion_item]
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Questions and Answers to Installation and License files
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[accordion_item title=’I have problems with the installation. Where can I get help?’]Please refer to the platform specific installation instructions contained in the program package. Alternatively you can use our contact form or contact us by phone.
Tip: If you have bought a full version, please first de-install the Free Edition. The demo version doesn’t need to be de-installed and may be unlocked to a full version with the license key.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’How is the program personalized/licensed?’]Free Edition/Demo Version
The Installers for the “Free Edition” and the “Demo Version” both contain a valid license file. You don’t need to take any action here.
Full version
The full version of the current VivaDesigner is licensed with a license key that you receive by Email with your order. In exceptional cases a license file may be supplied. The full version installer already contains a temporary license. Please replace this temporary license with the license you have purchased so that you can continue to use the complete function range on a permanent basis.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’I can’t open the license file.’]In this case please read the installation instructions in the installer package or contact VIVA.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’When do I need an additional license for a second computer?’]If you buy a licensed version of VivaDesigner, this license is valid for ONE Computer. To use the software on a second computer (e.g. a Notebook) you have several possibilities.
1. Free Edition
You can install the Free Edition of VivaDesigner on additional computers. The Free Edition has no licensing limits. However the Free Edition has no hyphenation/spell check and no PDF Export.
2. Demo (Trial) Version
If you need a full version of VivaDesigner on the second computer for just a short time, it might be a good idea to install the Demo version, which runs for a maximum of one month and after that continues to run as a Free Edition.
3. Additional license
For the Commercial and Personal Editions you can buy ONE additional license for a second computer. This additional license may be purchased with your order or afterwards. The deciding factor is that the main and additional licenses are used by the SAME user. furthermore, the version numbers must be identical. If the version number that you need for the additional license is no longer sold, you must update your main license.
4. Web Edition
The VivaDesigner Web Edition is of course also an excellent solution, particularly if you have several additional computers that are also used by different users. The VivaDesigner Web Edition can be used on a monthly rental basis or or within an hourly quota.[/accordion_item]
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Questions and Answers to Versions/Editions
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[accordion_item title=’What are the differences between the Demo version, the Free Edition and other Editions?’]Use the free of charge “Free Edition” if you want to test VivaDesigner, or if as a service provider you want to pass documents to your customers. The functionality of this edition is limited for licensing reasons. You can however still open documents from the other desktop or Web editions, edit, save and print them. The “Free Edition” may be used for both private and commercial purposes.
You can find further information in the Editions overview.[/accordion_item]
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Questions and Answers to Platform/System requirements
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[accordion_item title=’Which platforms are supported?’]VivaDesigner is available for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Please click HERE to check the system requirements.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’Is there a 64-Bit version?’]Yes, VivaDesigner 9 is supplied as a 32-Bit and as a 64-Bit application version. When a full version is ordered, both versions will be supplied. When you download a Free Edition or a Demo version of VivaDesigner 9, only the 64-Bit version will be supplied. With all other versions (7.1, 8.0) a 32-Bit version will be supplied in all cases.[/accordion_item]
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Questions and Answers to Opening and Import of documents
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[accordion_item title=’When I open a file where the text language is set to German I get the error warning that this language is not available?’]This problem may occur in the “Free Edition” for any language, as this edition does not have any dictionaries. VivaDesigner (“Personal or Commercial Edition) supports a variety of languages and dictionaries. With the German language a user may choose between different writing variations (“German, reformed, etc.). In the standard version we supply hyphenation and spelling checkers for the language “German, reformed” from DUDEN. When you start the program for the first time after the installation, it will ask you in which text language you will work as standard/default. These settings can be changed in the preferences at any time.
Choose the menu command “Edit > Preferences” (Windows/Linux) or “VivaDesigner > Preferences” (Mac). Choose the “Text” tab and set the language to “German, reformed”.
– If you change the setting while a document is open, this setting will only take effect for new text objects in this document.
– If you change the setting when NO document is open, this setting will take effect for new text objects in all new documents.
– If you want to change the setting for existing text in a document, click in a text object and choose the command “Search & Replace” or press the shortcut keys Ctrl+F (Windows/Linux) or Command+F (Mac). Choose the option “Language” from the popup menu and the language “German”. In the “Replace” section, Choose the option “Language” from the popup menu and the language “German, reformed”. Choose the option “Document” and click “Replace All”.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’When I create a new document, I see a gray surface and can’t access my document. What do I do?’]If you see a gray surface after creating a new document, the document window is probably outside the working area. This can occur if the Preferences file has been rendered defective. To resolve the problem there are two possibilities:
1. Select the menu command “Tile Windows” or “Stack Windows” in the “Window” menu. The document window should now appear. If not, please use the second option.
2. Choose the menu command “Edit > Preferences” (Windows/Linux) or “VivaDesigner > Preferences” (Mac). Click the “Reset” button at the bottom left in the dialog and confirm the notice that the program will be restarted.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’How do I import InDesign® documents?’]With the “IDML” module, you can exchange documents between VivaDesigner and the layout program “InDesign®” on the basis of the IDML format. Select the menu command “File > Open” and choose the option “InDesign Markup (*.IDML)” in the popup menu “File Type”.
You will find further information in the manual.[/accordion_item]
[accordion_item title=’How do I import Quark® documents?’]With the introduction of VivaDesigner 8, we offer the optional service of a conversion from QuarkXPress documents in formats 4.0 to 9.0. Send us your QuarkXPress documents to check the quality of the conversion. We convert up to 10 documents free of charge. For each additional document we raise a minimal administration fee.[/accordion_item]
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Questions and Answers on exporting
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[accordion_item title=’How do I export InDesign documents?’]Select the command “Save As” in the File menu and choose the option “InDesign Markup (*.IDML)” in the popup menu “File Type”.
You will find further information in the manual.[/accordion_item]
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Database Publishing with VivaNWP Designer
The most powerful Database Publishing tool on the market, developed by one manufacturer as an »all-in-one« product. Why? Because due to its ability to create complex documents fully automatically and at the same time offer a simple user interface that enables but does not require additional programming.
“VivaNWP Designer” is, in a nutshell, a programmable layout program with links to a database or data source. Thus individually created layout templates may be filled/updated automatically with database content. Based on »VivaDesigner«, VivaNWP Designer offers many additional graphic functions such as dynamic tables, graphs and charts or bar codes. The benefit: With the integrated rule structure, graphic designers or database users can achieve perfect results, without being programmers or learning a programming language. In this way it is unnecessary in most cases to use the integrated programming languages »Java Script« or »PHP«, which are praised by the professionals.
Click here for more information about general Database Publishing processes.
Click here for an overview of the features and functions of VivaNWP Designer and the VivaNWP Server
Click here for for an overview of the editions of VivaNWP Designer
VivaImpose Editions
VivaImpose is available in several editions:
Silver Edition
Use the “Silver Edition” if you have digital and offset presses in the format 50 x 70 cm.
Gold Edition
Use the “Gold Edition” if you have digital and offset presses in the format70 x 100 cm or bigger, or if you supply as a service provider to printers possessing such machines as a service provider.
Diamond Edition
Use the “Diamond Edition“ if you have offset or web presses, or if you supply as a service provider to printers possessing such machines as a service provider.
You will find a function comparison for the different editions on our Website.
VivaDesigner Desktop & Web Editions
Desktop Editions
The Desktop version of VivaDesigner is available in several free of charge and licensed editions. All licensed editions of the desktop version except the Classroom Edition are for one workstation only. Please have a look at our detailed version overview/comparison (PDF) on the right hand side.
Demo/Trial Version
We recommend the free of charge “Demo/Trial Version” if you want to TEST VivaDesigner for a limited time. The functionality of this version is almost identical to the Commercial Edition. After the trial period expires, the version can however still be used as a free of charge “Free Edition”, or you can unlock the version with a license key that you receive when you place an order.
Free Edition
Use the free of charge “Free Edition” if you want to use VivaDesigner permanently free of charge on a private or commercial basis. The program functionality is limited for licensing reasons. You can however still open documents from the other desktop or Web editions, edit, save and print them. The “Free Edition” may be used for both private and commercial purposes. Please also check the information on the demo/trial version.
You can see here in Detail which functions are possessed by the Free Edition compared to other editions,
Personal Edition
Use the licensed “Personal Edition” if you want to use the full version exclusively for private and non-commercial purposes. Non-commercial purposes are for example printed material for charitable organisations, public education institutions and all printed material for private use.
Commercial Edition
Use the licensed “Commercial Edition” if you want to use the full version for commercial purposes. Commercial purposes always occur if you want to use the software within your corporation or if it is your intention to use the software for commercial profit.
EDU Editions
EDU editions are exclusively for school pupils, students or teachers. Proof of study is required in the form of a school pass or student ID, or a certificate from the school, college or university.
Classroom Edition
The Classroom Edition is exclusively for school pupils, students or teachers in classrooms. Proof of study is required in the form of a certificate from or an order in the name of the school, college or university. Classroom licenses are issued for a specific number of workstations (max. 25), of which maximum 3 workstations may be occupied by trainers/teachers. Each workstation receives an individual serial number linked to the workstation’s Ethernet-ID (Mac-address).
Editions for NGO and NPOs
These editions are exclusively for non-governmental organizations (NGO) or non-profit organizations (NPO), which have no economic profit goals, but follow exclusively charitable, social, cultural or scientific goals. The license must be ordered in the name of the organization and proof of status should be provided. Clubs/Societies and charitable organizations must provide proof of their status. This may be a copy of a declaration by the tax office or registration with the local authority. Note: Political parties are not regarded as NGO’s or NPO’s. Political parties may order the specially priced government edition (GOV).
Editions for governmental organizations (GOV)
These editions are exclusively for all governmental organizations (GOV) including local government, tax offices, employment offices political parties, etc. The license must be ordered in the name of the governmental organization and proof of status should be provided.
Web Editions
The Web version of VivaDesigner is available in several editions. You can find a function overview for the different editions on our Website.
Basic Web Edition
Use the “Basic Web Edition” if you or your customers want to create documents that need NO hyphenation, spell-checking, change tracking, etc. Supplier: Sales partner or VIVA
Advanced Web Edition
Use the “Advanced Web Edition” if you or your customers want to create documents that need hyphenation, spell-checking, change tracking, etc. Supplier: Sales partner or VIVA
VivaCloud
What is the VivaCloud?
The VivaCloud is a Media Asset Management (MAM), with which files of any type can be saved, shared and managed in the Internet. The VivaCloud is particularly suitable for agencies, printers, media service providers and companies who want to provide their customers, suppliers or employees with a simple platform for the management of files and for the editing of layout documents.
Why VivaCloud?
The special benefit of the VivaCloud is the possibility of editing open layout documents with VivaDesigner directly in the Web browser. Here the user has ALL the functions of the professional typesetting and layout program at his fingertips. Furthermore, the editing possibilities can be limited individually. Even working simultaneously on ONE document in a team is possible.
