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Xactuell is a high-performance tool for preparing price lists, flyers and comprehensive catalogs; data is stored in a data base linked to the program. Prices, product information and graphic designs may be updated easily, at the push of a button so-to-speak, without layout changes. Templates can be used to automatically generate layout pages with all the associated linking information. The unique script language also provides for other automation options. Linking with Xactuell!
Via Xactuell you are able to establish as well as modify database links while working in QuarkXPress documents. It is also possible to bi-directionally update links at any time, i.e. documents with new database contents can be updated or changed document contents can be transferred back to the database again. In the document, the links set can be visualized. Attributes may be assigned to the document frames. You are able to update your document data at any time. This is why Xactuell is the perfect tool for publications with often changing information contents, as is the case for example with the pricings in a price list, or if you are going to exchange entire text blocks, as you do for example when replacing one text passage in a multi-lingual manual by a text block in a different language. You do not need to be familiar with SQL or databases to use Xactuell. An import database is included in the delivery package. Filtering is supported when importing and exporting text. Complete graphic freedom with Xactuell!
· Preparation of templates and the automatic typesetting
· Xactuell is the time and effort saving solution for producing as well as automatically typesetting entire groups of frames.
· Every article can be assigned an own layout template and master page; you are free to add rules regarding positioning and automatic page breaks.
· Easy to modify the connection information for even an entire group of frames. Xactuell allows you to benefit from the complete range of graphic freedom!
· You are able to update any of the information at any time even after having completed the fine tuning while not interfering with the overall layout.
· Xactuell provides you with ordinary document pages. In case you want these to be redesigned, do so by employing your familiar layouting program tools. Always up-to-date documents thanks to Xactuell!
· Typesetting is completely available for updating
· Even following manual rework you can update texts or pictures
· Language conversion
· Price updates
· No more faults by not specifying update areas
· Simply select the subsections you want to update
· Document status remains unchanged - Print type as 5th color? No problem!
· Database update utilizing the data accrued like for example:
- Page numbers for indexing
- Article size for settlement of advertising expenses
- Quality assurance by specifying the location of every article
- Numbering of pictures Update logs
Batch update of as many documents as you want All-automatic catalog production
Catalog production is to be completely automated. To be well suited for all-automatic production, a catalog's layout must get its bearings from a structured page screen. Any information like prices, product-related texts, pictures or graphics can be deducted from the database. The position of these data on the generated document pages is determined by the rules of the pagination script as created in the layouter. Remote Publishing with Xactuell
The scope of services contained is entirely covered as of Xactuell Layouter version 4.0! Xactuell Layouter is now able to automatically log on to a database, there conducting a log-on script which enables Xactuell Layouter to the reading out of all database requirements including their processing and storing as PDF file (furnished with a special name, for example) on any desired location! Xactuell Layouter can be employed to start programs awaiting the predefined hand shake! Xactuell in operation
If you use the traditional technique of manually creating catalogs, price lists or flyers by manually setting and designing positions, you are also obliged to later manually effect any data stock modification or regular price change. This procedure is error-prone, time-consuming and cost-intensive! Xactuell comes along with the ideal solution every working area and thus helps you saving time and costs: Live type
You publish articles with a relatively constant stock, but price changes must be carried out at least once per year. Generating an index
You would like to continue using the information arising from document creation. Generating tables with grid layouts
You generate tables in which each item is composed based on the same template. Fully automated document creation
Your data stock is subject to frequent changes. Your publication should still always be up to date. Customizing layouts
Each item in your publication is to be designed in a customized and elaborate manner. Film replacement
Film replacement is possible through fixed frames. Features at a glance:
· Publications in different languages
· Use of templates and automated production
· Fully bi-directional
· Tag support
· Attributes for text and graphic frames
· Update of links all at once or for certain queries or page areas
· Standard or separate SQL-statements
· Own script language
· Native connectivity to FileMaker, mySQL or Oracle, ODBC support
Manufacturer: CodeWare
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