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VIVA HelpDesk – Ticket System

What is the VIVA HelpDesk Ticket System?

The VIVA HelpDesk Ticket System is a database in which all customer requests and our answers are stored. It helps to ease communication and in particular offers the following benefits:

  • With the Email confirmation you can be sure that your request has been received and is being dealt with.
  • All questions, answers, commentaries and data on a specific subject are clearly associated. With Emails you have to take the trouble to look for and collate this information.
  • You can see immediately in the overview which requests have been completed and which are still open.
  • You receive a status report for your request.
  • You have a permanent overview of the status and progress of your request.
  • All requests and answers in the VIVA HelpDesk Ticket System may be viewed and edited in the browser.
  • All requests are archived and may be viewed again at any time.

How does the ticket system work?

To use the VIVA HelpDesk Ticket System you need a user account. The first time you send a request using the web form on the viva website, a user account will be created automatically and a ticket will be created for your request.

You will receive a separate Email in which you will be asked to confirm the account. If you have not received an Email, please check your spam folder and tell your Email program that mails from this sender are not spam. If you don’t do this, all further Emails will also land in your spam folder. Please make usre there are no typing errors when you enter your Email address.

How do I confirm my account and how do I log in?

Click the link in the Email to confirm the account. Your web browser will open and you can enter further account details. Please enter your full name and a password of your choice and confirm your entries.

Your account is now set up and you are in the VIVA HelpDesk portal, where you can see the current status of your request under the menu item “Request” at the top on the right.

The ticket system user interface may be switched to your language. If your language is not available, the user interface will be displayed in English.

How do I edit my requests?

With one click on “My requests” you come to your request. If you already have several requests, these will be listed.

You can extend your request with additional commentaries or answer the answers provided by VIVA at any time.

How do I create new requests?

You can continue to make requests using the web fom on the VIVA website.

Alternatively, as a registered user with an account you can send an Email directly to helpdesk@viva.de. If you don’t have an account in the VIVA HelpDesk Ticket System or the account has not yet been confirmed, this message will not go through!

How do I answer messages?

The VIVA HelpDesk Ticket System will continue to send Emails to your address. Thus you don’t need to check constantly in the VIVA HelpDesk Ticket System to see if the status of your request has changed.

You can answer all these messages either in the VIVA HelpDesk Ticket System, or you can answer the Email directly. Your answer by Email will then be attached to the ticket fully automatically. However, you mustn’t change the Email subject with the ticket ID.

How can I send attachments?

Sometimes it’s necessary to add an attachment to a request. As a registered user with an account you can add an attachment to an Email that you send to helpdesk@viva.de as an answer. Alternatively, you can also upload an attachment to the VIVA HelpDesk Ticket System and assign it to the ticket.

When is a request completed?

If VIVA changes the status of the request to “Done”, the request is deemed to be completed. In this case you will receive an appropriate message by Email. you may reply to this Email in the usual way. However, if after several weeks we hear nothing further from you, the request is closed permanently.

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History Version 9

2018-12-03 – Version 9.5 (Build 8203)

Problems fixed:

  • Fixed a problem with OPI Information for TIFF images (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with display of font styles in the Quick Access Palette (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with PDF export with TIFF images that couldn’t be loaded (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with PDF export in the NWP server process [#2152]
  • Fixed a problem with PDF export in the PDF/X-3 Format [#2152]
  • Fixed a problem with importing PDFs
  • Fixed a problem with exporting XML files (writing permission missing)

Improvements:

  • Impoved import of polygons in InDesign IDML
  • When opening documents of newer program versions, the version with which the document was created is displayed. (VD, VN)

New features:

  • New dialog to display data protection rules [#2122]

2018-03-05 – Version 9.5 (Build 8202)

Changes:

  • Sort the results of WebDrive queries using the parameters “nwp_sort_field” and “nwp_sort_order”. (VN)

Problems fixed:

  • Fixed a crash in connection with layers [#2080]. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a crash in connection with Bar codes on Mac OS X [#2075]. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a crash when importing TIFF images with an OPI tag. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with a possible image offset of half a point when exporting PDF/X-4 [VHD-01]. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with color profiles in the PDF export in connection with the ScriptEngine
  • Fixed a problem with PDF export with images linked from an Internet drive/VivaCloud [#2098]. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with display of shortcut commands in the menu with the “Neutral Interface Design” on Mac OS X [#2074]. (VD)

Improvements:

  • The Quicklook module on Mac OS X is now part of the program. (VD, VN)
  • Copy and Paste in connection with locked layers [#2081]. (VD, VN)
  • With some PDF/X documents an unnecessary conversion was made during PDF export that could lead to loss of quality.
  • Extension of the ScriptEngine with the new options for changing the settings “Embed All Used Fonts” and “Disable System Fonts”.
  • Display Arabic Text from right to left in multi-column text objects [#2099]. (VD, VN)

2017-12-01 – Version 9.5 (Build 8197)

Changes:

  • New functions and support for FTP Proxies
  • Improved Login dialog for virtual drives. [#2069]

Problems fixed:

  • Fixed a problem with saving documents in the VivaCloud. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a crash when scrolling or navigating [#2070]. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with PDF Export in connection with layers [#2061]. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with flattening transparencies in PDFs that were placed in a document as an image. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with paths in virtual drives (VivaCloud). (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with rendering EPS images in the PDF export (Windows 32 Bit Version only). (VN)
  • Fixed a crash when importing XML objects with images. (VN)
  • Fixed a problem with the dynamic font update while the program is running. (VD, VN)

2017-09-29 – Version 9.5 (Build 8191)

Summary:

  • This update is absolutely necessary if you want to use the program under macOS 10.13.
  • This update is absolutely necessary if you want to use the program under Windows XP.

2017-07-21 – Version 9.5 (Build 8188)

Problems fixed:

  • Fixed a problem with printing with an offset [#2046]. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with duplication of Alias pages [#2045]. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with updating the Pages palette in XML files [#2043,#VHD-193]. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with updating the Module palette in XML files [#2044,#VHD-195]. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with exporting TIFF files. This problem was partly responsible for for a bad screen display of TIFF files. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with the setting for automatic linking of text frames in the XML import.(VD, VN)
  • Fixed a crash with settings for text object columns in the Preferences [#2040]. (VD, VN)

Changes:

  • Change in the setting for automatic text frames and grid are now only possible in new documents.(VD)

Improvements:

  • IDML import in relation to non-printable objects [#2049]. (VD, VN)
  • IDML import in relation to color blends/gradients that refer to unavailable colors [#2047]. (VD, VN)
  • IDML import in relation to taking over the setting for automatic text frame linking. (VD, VN)

2017-07-04 – Version 9.5 (Build 8187)

Summary:

  • Official Release of Version 9.5 (VD, VN, VI, VP)
  • The update is free of charge for all users of 9.0
  • All 9.0 license files or license codes can be used for 9.5
  • This update is optional, but strongly recommended, since as well as including new functions it offers many improvements and bugfixes.
  • Important Notice: The file format has changed between 9.0 and 9.5. This means that you can not open documents that are saved with 9.5 in Version 9.0.

User Interface

  • Identical Interfaces for dialogs and palettes. (VD, VN, VI, VP)
  • Multiple workspaces for sorting the different palettes on the monitor. (VD, VN)
  • Documents are shown as tabs. (VD, VN, VI, VP)
  • The program shows a tool tip with the file path when the mouse is positioned over the tab window title. (VD, VN, VI, VP)
  • Open the parent folder of the document by right clicking the document tab. (VD, VN, VI, VP)
  • Variable sizes for sizing handles to support gestures on touch screens. (VD, VN, VI, VP)
  • The Quick Access palette is now available in the Free Edition and the Demo version. (VD, VN)
  • Show the PDF version number in the Quick Access palette. (VD, VN, VI, VP)

Objects:

  • Show/hide individual objects using the Layers palette. (VD, VN)
  • Lock/Unlock objects using the Layers palette. (VD, VN)
  • Import SVG images as native objects. (VD, VN)

Images:

  • Import BMP images. (VD, VN, VI, VP)
  • Intelligent image replacement: Keep the image crop when updating the same image with different resolutions, providing the image has the same file name. (VD, VN, VI, VP)
  • Show the PDF version number in the Quick Access palette. (VD, VN, VI, VP)

Text:

  • Import text files by Drag & Drop. (VD, VN)
  • Improved RTF Import (Support for Small Caps, All Caps, Superior and Inferior). (VD, VN)
  • Support for the new Duden Version 3.2.2. (VD, VN)

Miscellaneous:

  • Extended color management with screen proof and tool tip for the color management in the program preferences. (VD, VN, VI, VP)
  • Supplies the example documents via the VivaCloud. The example documents are therefore downloaded when they are opened. This may take a little while depending on the file size and Internet connection. (VD, VN)
  • Registration via the HTTPS protocol. (VD, VN, VI, VP)
  • The MathML AddIn is now available in the Free Edition and the Demo version. (VD, VN)
  • Additional storage of object notes in XML as user info. (VD, VN)

Output:

  • New and partly improved management of templates for printing and export including saving a file in the Preferences folder. (VD, VN)

PDF Export:

  • Extensive improvements in handling color profiles. (VD, VN, VI, VP)
  • New features for treating colors when using color profiles. (VD, VN, VI, VP)
  • Improvements for black-and-white (1-Bit) and grayscale images. (VD, VN, VI, VP)
  • Support of color management also for thumbnails (images for which no image file is available). (VD, VN, VI, VP)
  • New PDF hint when a user disregards warnings for missing or modified images [#1900]. (VD, VN, VI, VP)
  • New warning message when attempting to save the PDF file in invalid paths [#2027]. (VD, VN, VI, VP)

2016-12-12 – Version 9.0 (Build 8109)

Summary:

  • This update is essential if you want to print .

Problems fixed:

  • Fixed a problem with printing. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with printing of positions/scale of small page sizes [#1912]. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with importing IDML [#1933]. (VD, VN)

2016-12-01 – Version 9.0 (Build 8108)

Summary:

  • This update is recommended if you use the option “Virtual/Web Drives” or the VivaNWP Designer .

Problems fixed:

  • Fixed a problem with a combination of Arabic and Roman text [#1917]. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with printing of positions/scale of small page sizes [#1912]. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem importing PDFs/AI from a web drive [#1932]. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with interchanged mirror settings (hor./vert.) importing images from a VivaXML file. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with saving the preview for objects in a VivaXML file [#1905]. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem in VivaNWP forms/templates (IP) where a line break was inserted although the rule defines that the only object in the line should not be output. (VN)
  • Fixed a problem in VivaNWP forms/templates (IP) where a Script was not saved as a data source for an XML object [#1911]. (VN)

Changes:

  • Remove the function “Import Table” from the Free Edition [#1919]. (VD, VN)

2016-09-01 – Version 9.0 (Build 8105)

Summary:

  • This update is strongly recommended for printing functions.

Problems fixed:

  • Fixed a problem with sizing when printing. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with layer names that contain square bracketsas default [#1881]. (VN)
  • Fixed a problem with printing using the option “All Pages” [#1898]. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with displaying the bleed for single Alias pages. (VD, VN)

Improvements:

  • Improved the PDF Export in conjunction with objects having a height/width of “0 mm” [#1895]. (VD, VN)

2016-09-01 – Version 9.0 (Build 8105)

Summary:

  • This update is strongly recommended for printing functions.

Problems fixed:

  • Fixed a problem with sizing when printing. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with layer names that contain square bracketsas default [#1881]. (VN)
  • Fixed a problem with printing using the option “All Pages” [#1898]. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with displaying the bleed for single Alias pages. (VD, VN)

Improvements:

  • Improved the PDF Export in conjunction with objects having a height/width of “0 mm” [#1895]. (VD, VN)

2016-07-22 – Version 9.0 (Build 8104)

Summary:

  • This update is strongly recommended if you are embedding images or importing IDML documents.

Problems fixed:

  • Fixed a problem with importing text fields in conjunction with paragraph rules that have a line width relative to the font size. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with embedded images in conjunction with virtual WebDrives. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with images in conjunction with the export/printing of documents. (VD, VN)

Improvements:

  • Improved the information analysis for PDF boxes in conjunction with page rotation. (VD, VN)
  • Improved the XML/IDML import in conjunction with table column widths. (VD, VN)
  • Accelerated the XML/IDML import of tables. (VD, VN)
  • Support for the new Duden module Version 3.2 for 32 and 64 Bit versions. (VD, VN)
  • Improved transparency in black and white images. (VD, VN)

2016-06-23 – Version 9.0 (Build 8100)

Summary:

  • This update is strongly recommended if you want to create PDF/X files.
  • We have altered our Home Page. Full support for Retina monitors (Mac OS X) will for technical reasons only be available with the next free of charge release in July/August 2016. We apologize for this and thank you for your understanding.

Changes:

  • Disable Update Feature for the Web Edition (VD)
  • Fixed a problem with printing/PDF Export with missing PDFs/invalid links (VD, VN)
  • Mark “PDF 2.0” export as pre-release version (VD, VN)
  • Change the default value for Page Preview Quality (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with PDF/X-1 and PDF/X-3 export (VD, VN)
  • Change the priority for reading image resolution from images with different image resolution information (VD, VN)
  • Embedded PDFs for QR and bar codes are stored as PDF/X-1 instead of PDF 1.4. Please note that this change will only affect objects that are created with this version. Older documents will not be optimized or changed (VD, VN)
  • Change the API AddIn for the Viva ScriptEngine (VD)
  • Extend the VIVA ScriptEngine to include support for creation and modification of folders and files (VD)
  • Fixed a problem with printing/PDF Export with OPI information and special characters in folder names (umlauts, accents, etc.) (VD, VN)
  • Optimizes the import of images from local drives or network volumes (VD, VN)
  • Updates the screen after printing/export (VD, VN)
  • Suppress error messages after cancelling the printing process by the user (VD, VN)
  • Enhancement for stretching rectangle objects with rounded corners (VD, VN)
  • Optimizes the display of the current page after opening a document that was saved with other screen settings (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with page previews in page layout palette after saving a document with a UHD monitor under Windows (VD, VN)

2016-05-25 – Version 9.0 (Build 8099)

  • Changing the way of storing preferences and taking over preferences from older versions (VD, VN, VI, VP)
  • Fixed a problem with VivaXML file format (VD, VN)
  • Changes for PDF export default values (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with VivaImpose dialog (VI)
  • Fixed a problem with saving schema and machine files (VI)
  • Fixed a problem saving import temples with VivaImpose Auto-Import(VI)
  • Fixed a problem with installing VivaFileSender Communication Profile with Double-Click from the desktop (VD, VN)

2016-05-07 – Version 9.0 (Build 8098)

  • Fixed an error with printing under Windows (VD, VN)

2016-05-03 – Version 9.0 (Build 8097)

  • Changes storing update file in download folder instead of Desktop folder (VD, VN, VI, VP)

2016-05-02 – Version 9.0 (Build 8096)

  • Fixed problem with PDF and embedded images (VD, VN)
  • Fixed problem with stretching/resizing picture objects (VD, VN, VI, VP)
  • Changes to behaviour of Paragraph Indent in combination with Run-Around Objects(VD, VN, VI, VP)
  • Fixed an error with printing under Mac OS X(VD, VN)

2016-04-22 – Version 9.0 (Build 8095)

  • Fixed an error in custom hyphenation in server modul (VN)
  • Fixed a crash on opening documents saved on a different computer/platform with an unavailable color profile (VD, VN, VI, VP)
  • Fixed an error saving Preflight settings (VD, VN, VI, VP)
  • Fixed a crash on switching between documents (VD, VN, VI, VP)
  • Fixed an error with Hi-Res TIFF images in PostScript export(VD, VN, VI, VP)

2016-04-08 – Version 9.0 (Build 8094)

  • Fixed a crash with Quick Access Palette (VD, NW)
  • Fixed a problem with application icons under Linux (VD, VN, VI, VP)

2016-04-04 – Version 9.0 (Build 8091)

  • Official Release of Version 9 (VD, VN, VI, VP)

Legend

  • VD = VivaDesigner
  • VN = VivaNWP-Designer
  • VI = VivaImpose
  • VP = VivaPosterize

History Version 8

2016-06-23 – Version 8.0 (Build 8026)

  • Fixed a problem with Paragraph Indent and Run-Around Objects [#1848] (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with VIVA-XML [#1857] (VD, VN)

2016-04-28 – Version 8.0 (Build 8025)

  • Fixed an error saving Preflight settings (VD, VN, VI, VP)

2016-02-08 – Version 8.0 (Build 8023/24)

  • Fixed a problem with VivaDict Hyphenation under Mac OS X and Linux (VD, VN, VI, VP)
  • Fixed a problem with Search/Import Images from Network Volumes [#1800] (VD, VN, VI, VP)
  • Fixed a problem in the XSD Schema with the tag ” ” (VD, VN, VI, VP)

2015-12-08 – Version 8.0 (Build 8022)

A FILEFORMAT CHANGE WAS NECESSARY TO FIX THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS:

  • Fixed a problem with losing image content, when changing Picture Alias to Copy [#1737] (VD, VN, VI, VP)
  • Suppress numbers like “1578.45e-8” in the XML export (VD, VN)
  • Improvement of validation for XML values in tags for Skew, Rotate and Kerning (VD, VN, VI, VP)

2015-10-15 – Version 8.0 (Build 8021)

A FILEFORMAT CHANGE WAS NECESSARY TO FIX THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS:

  • Fixed a problem with tab titles in Module Palette in Table Mode [#1716] (VD, VN)
  • Change behavior for numbering with drop caps [#1720] (VD, VN)
  • Store Current Layer in XML [#1719] (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with VivaDeisgner Documents larger 2 GB [#1722] (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with XML import “parameter is Null” [#1731] (VD, VN)

2015-09-10 – Version 8.0 (Build 8020)

  • Change behavior in presentation mode. [#1699] (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with importing picture from Picture Palette (Favorites) originated from a network drive which is no longer available [#1685] (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with PDFX export and color profiles (VD, VN)

2015-08-13 – Version 8.0 (Build 8019)

  • Fixed a problem with user names and umlauts [#1686] (VD, VN)

Legend

  • VD = VivaDesigner
  • VN = VivaNWP-Designer
  • VI = VivaImpose
  • VP = VivaPosterize

History Version 7

2016-04-28 – Version 7.1 (Build 7113)

Note: This FREE update is strongly recommended for all users of version 7.x. For the unlikely case that problems with your license may occur after the update, please contact us by using the contact form.

  • Fixed a problem with the “Package & Send” option relating to images pasted from the scrapbook/pasteboard. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with opening documents with long texts and activated Spell Check. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with the positioning of Alias objects. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with deleting objects and then saving the document. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a crash when inserting new pages with Alias objects. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a problem with the option “Content covers Drop Shadow”. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a crash when deleting picture objects while the Picture palette is open. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a crash exporting text in VivaTags format. (VD, VN)
  • Fixed a crash caused by an exception in the Preferences file. (VD, VN)

Legend

  • VD = VivaDesigner
  • VN = VivaNWP-Designer
  • VI = VivaImpose
  • VP = VivaPosterize

History Version 10

This page contains all new features, changes and bug fixes since the first official release of the program version

2021-02-19 – Version 10.0 (Build 8369)

New features (since first release of version 10):

  • 2021.02.12 (Build 8367) [VHD-4138] Scaling of bar and line charts
  • 2021.01.20 (Build 8365) [VHD-4511] Define number format in charts
  • 2020.11.12 (Build 8361) Support for the Digital Asset Management “Resource Space”
  • 2020.04.22 (Build 8345) Automatic text translation for Chinese, Japanese and Brazilian Portuguese
  • 2020.02.26 (Build 8339) Extended export options for displaying a PDF in Acrobat Reader.
  • 2020.01.21 (Build 8336) First AppImage Installer for Linux.
  • 2020.01.14 (Build 8335) Import DOC and DOCX documents

Improvements:

General

  • 2020.09.21 (Build 8353) [#2215] Improved Drag & Drop image import
  • 2020.07.03 (Build 8351) Faster deletion of pages
  • 2020.07.03 (Build 8351) Improved quality for complex paths
  • 2020.07.03 (Build 8351) [#2206] Faster opening of documents
  • 2020.07.03 (Build 8351) Faster saving of documents
  • 2020.07.03 (Build 8351) Faster counting of characters (Document statistics)
  • 2020.05.28 (Build 8347) Faster text calculation for footnotes
  • 2020.02.05 (Build 8337) Faster access for missing file paths.
  • 2020.01.14 (Build 8335) Faster opening of documents with polygons having more than 30,000 points.

InDesign Import

  • Improvements in searching for images
  • Improved image import from InDesign documents
  • [#2224] Import InDesign Templates (indt)
  • [#2217] InDesign documents are saved in the VIVA format.

Problems fixed:

  • 2021.02.19 (Build 8369) [VHD-4611] Fixed a problem – Hidden backup copies were not deleted correctly under Linux and Mac OS. (VD, VN)
  • 2021.02.18 (Build 8368) [VHD-4634] Fixed a problem – it was possible to import images and texts to protected/locked objects via drag & drop. (VD, VN)
  • 2021.02.12 (Build 8367) [VHD-4677] Fixed a crash in connection with deleting document pages. (VD, VN)
  • 2021.01.28 (Build 8366) Fixed a problem – infinite loop when reading a document in connection with paragraph checks. (VD, VN)
  • 2021.01.20 (Build 8365) Fixed a problem with run around for new objects. (VD, VN)
  • 2021.01.12 (Build 8364) [VHD-4487] Fixed a problem with missing display of horizontal lines in a line chart (VD, VN)
  • 2020.12.08 (Build 8363) [VHD-4487] Fixed a problem with deleting style sheets – styles in lists were not checked (VD, VN)
  • 2020.12.08 (Build 8363) [VHD-4253] Fixed a problem with damaged line graph in PDF export (VD, VN)
  • 2020.11.20 (Build 8362) Fixed a crash in connection with stretching text objects with running titles. (VD, VN)
  • 2020.11.20 (Build 8362) Fixed a problem with a memory leak when deleting objects. (VD, VN)
  • 2020.11.20 (Build 8362) Fixed a crash in connection with changing the preview quality for images from the clipboard. (VD, VN)
  • 2020.11.12 (Build 8361) Fixed a problem – file meta information was sometimes displayed twice. (VD, VN)
  • 2020.11.03 (Build 8360) [VHD-4073] Fixed a problem – table objects not output correctly to PDF in version 8359 (VD, VN)
  • 2020.11.03 (Build 8360) [VHD-3431] Fixed a missing option “segments per line” with “GS1 Databar Expanded Stacked (RSS)” (VD, VN)
  • 2020.10.30 (Build 8359) [VHD-4004] Fixed a problem – infinite loop when opening documents with missing fonts (VD, VN)
  • 2020.10.29 (Build 8358) [VHD-4038] Fixed a problem – text descenders truncated during PDF export. (VD, VN)
  • 2020.10.29 (Build 8358) [VHD-4046] Fixed a crash in connection with multi-column HTML Import (VD, VN)
  • 2020.10.29 (Build 8358) [#2219] Fixed a problem with PDF Error with a combination of marks and text overflow (VD, VN)
  • 2020.10.27 (Build 8357) Fixed a problem with the access rights in connection with the “Tasks” palette (VD, VN)
  • 2020.10.09 (Build 8355) [VHD-3962] Fixed a problem – Letters truncated during PDF export (VD, VN)
  • 2020.10.07 (Build 8354) Fixed a problem – Alias pages were also taken into account when generating tables/index. (VD, VN)
  • 2020.10.07 (Build 8354) [VHD-3936] Fixed a problem – *StartAngle: missing function in PieChart (VD, VN)
  • 2020.10.07 (Build 8354) [VHD-3876] Fixed a problem – incorrect text search in PDFs (invisible text) (VD, VN)
  • 2020.10.07 (Build 8354) [VHD-3629] Fixed a problem – incorrect utilization of space in bar chart (VD, VN)
  • 2020.09.21 (Build 8353) [VHD-3737] Fixed a problem – incorrect image scaling/sizing in PDF related to image optimization/cropping. (VD, VN)
  • 2020.09.21 (Build 8353) [VHD-3366] Fixed a problem with incorrect size of the update notification dialog (VD, VN)
  • 2020.09.21 (Build 8353) Fixed a problem with adaptation of the update notification dialog for RETINA resolution under macOS. (VD, VN)
  • 2020.09.21 (Build 8353) [VHD-3655] Fixed a problem – style sheet unreadable (VD, VN)
  • 2020.09.21 (Build 8353) [VHD-3813] PDF created from VivaDesigner cannot be placed (VD, VN)
  • 2020.09.21 (Build 8353) [#2214] Fixed a problem with OpenType fonts with Arabic text (VD, VN)

2019-08-07 – Version 10 (Build 8313)

First official program version

Package Deals for VivaCloud & VivaDesigner (Advanced Web Edition)

From as little as 9,- Euro/US$ per month, small businesses or NGOs/NPOs can use VivaCloud and VivaDesigner in the Web.
The use of VivaCloud is currently unlimited, while the use of VivaDesigner in the Web is based on a number of hours.
You can also order additional optional functions (Distributed Publishing, Team Publishing) as well as the desktop version of VivaDesigner and use them for a flat rate.

The prices shown on the right are flat rate prices for using the Web-based Media Asset Management “VivaCloud” and the layout program “VivaDesigner” (Advanced Web-Edition). This offer is available only to small companies with up to five employees and an annual turnover of maximum one million Euro/US Dollars and NGO/NPO organisations.

For all other companies/user groups, please refer to the current price list.

Database Publishing

Database Publishing® was already significantly invented and developed by VIVA (or VIVA employees) at the end of the 1980’s. One of the first products with a Database Publishing interface was the typesetting and layout program “LinoPage” (1989-1991) and later “VivaPress” (1992-1994), “VivaPress Professional” (1994-2005) and with effect from 2005 “VivaDesigner” and “VivaNWP Designer”.

What is “Database Publishing”?

“Database Publishing®” is a technology for linking a layout program to a data source. Graphic documents can be created automatically using Database Publishing based on this connection. Instead of creating content such as text or images manually and placing them on a page, the content of a database is placed on the page using a set of rules. These rules define which content is placed in which position on the page or which typographic attributes or formatting a text should have.

What technical solutions are there for “Database Publishing”?

“Database Publishing” is not always “Database Publishing”. There are huge differences between the various solutions. VIVA distinguishes between the following „Database Publishing“ variations and solutions:

1. Manual “Database Publishing”
The manual (classical) automatic creation of documents with a desktop application, which is driven by graphic designer/expert. Manual means in this case that the graphic designer/expert must start the creation manually.

2. Semi-automatic “Database Publishing”:
Creation of documents with a desktop application. Semi-automatic means in this case that
a) content (text, images) is placed on a page in existing elements and may be assigned with attributes and collated automatically.
b) predefined elements and combinations of elements are placed on a page. This technology can be used to place ready-made page sections that could not be produced automatically on a page.

3. Fully automatic “Database Publishing”
Fully automatic creation of documents based on a template and a data source, bnut based on a server application.

With VIVA products you can of course apply all the “Database Publishing” solutions and technologies described.

What legal aspects are there for “Database Publishing”?

The term “Database Publishing®” is a registered trademark of VIVA GmbH and not a general term as is sometimes erroneously assumed. If you use the term “Database Publishing” (e.g. in brochures, on Web pages, in advertising, etc.) you must add a footnote containing the following trademark information: “Database Publishing®” is a registered trademark of VIVA GmbH. On Websites you must include a link to our Website (“http://www.viva.us”).