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News Release from: SoftCare Software-Service GmbH | Subject: Softcare K4 version 5.7, K4 Web Editor 2.0
Edited by the Printingtalk Editorial
Team on 02 October 2006
New Software Simplifies Editorial Tasks
At this year's Ifra Expo in Amsterdam (The Netherlands) from October 9-12, Softcare will introduce version 5.7 of the Softcare K4 editorial system based on Adobe InDesign.
At this year's Ifra Expo in Amsterdam (The Netherlands) from October 9-12, Softcare will introduce version 5.7 of the Softcare K4 editorial system based on Adobe InDesign Exhibited in Hall 1, on stand 1370, the new version will be available during the fourth quarter of 2006
This article was originally published on Printingtalk on 20 Jul 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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This new publishing solution combines the security and stability of large editorial systems with the requirements of small publishing houses and corporate publishers.
It is said to feature helpful innovations that further simplify daily editorial tasks.
Version 5.7 of K4 will connect to the DC5 asset management system by Digital Collections and Metagrove by Poundhill Software.
K4 Web Editor 2.0 in connection with SoftCare K4 now makes it possible to write to fit directly in to the web browser with a WYSIWYG preview generated by Adobe InDesign Server in the web browser and, thereby, it is more flexibility in the way it includes the staff in the work processes.
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In addition, Softcare is introducing the new publishing system, Softcare K2.
Softcare K2 is said to be an editorial system for small workgroups that is based on the same technical basic principle as Softcare K4.
It features a new connection module for the simplified transfer of images from the DC5 asset management system by Digital Collections.
The DC5 asset management system includes all of the components for the organisation, research, classification and further processing of images, graphics, and audio and video information within a central database.
Metagrove extends the meta data function of Softcare K4 with the XMP standard (extensible metadata platform).
The comapny said that hierarchical meta data fields can be displayed within K4 and can be managed in accordance with each other.
In addition, key words are generated to prepare the archiving of data.
A further in Version 5.7 is claimed to enable the remote control of Softcare K4.
Functions provided by the editorial system can be accessed automatically through scripts (Javascript, Applescript, Visual Basic) which is said to make it possible to automate the editorial processes for individual customers.
Softcare's product manager, Niels Hufnagl, commented: "The scripting function is a logical consequence of our development philosophy to create an open editorial system that can be integrated and adjusted quickly to suit the customer's processes without any problems.
Softcare K4 can noticeably increase comfort and efficiency." Softcare now has a new search function in the system.
The user can now select whether he or she wants to use flexible and pre-defined enquiries, or if he or she would like to search for documents using a text search.
Softcare said that its developers' main focus was to improve the details and implement customer requests that make the work process more efficient - for example, the improved display of newly assigned objects and administration of templates.
K4 Web Editor 2.0 will also be presented at the Ifra Expo.
It is claimed to be suitable for including freelance staff that deliver contributions and provide easy access for proofreaders and editors-in-chief that want to monitor article progress whilst they are on the road.
Publishing houses can thereby provide cost-effective access to articles without having to install and maintain software locally.
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