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====== StudioLine DigitalXpress ====== | ====== StudioLine DigitalXpress ====== | ||
- | The add-on module StudioLine DigitalXpress is an additional solution for light, fast and reliable exchange of large media files. | + | The add-on module StudioLine DigitalXpress is an additional solution for light, fast and reliable exchange of large media files. |
- | The transfer of large files via the internet and/or FTP is often time-consuming and complicated, since the successful transmission is dependent on numerous factors. Two common reasons that prevent successful delivery of large files are not enough space in your recipient' | + | In order to utilize |
- | FTP transmissions require that the sender has access to an FTP-server and necessitates that the sender provide every file recipient with the access details. This is a potential security concern. Since FTP servers don't generally include a mechanism for ensuring the complete receipt of files, there is also no guarantee that files are 100% transmitted. | + | ===== Sending |
- | StudioLine DigitalXpress is the fastest, easiest-to-use, | + | ==== Creating |
- | Using DigitalXpress, StudioLine users can exchange any number of images, videos or music files through the DigitalXpress- or any other FTP-server. Recipients that do not have StudioLine are merely required to install | + | In order to send files, you first need to create a Send Profile. The sender creates a profile by clicking on the New button |
- | In order to utilize the storage space, StudioLine' | + | To access more detail in setting up your profile, click on " |
- | After file transmission, | + | By either clicking |
- | In order to accommodate the different needs of each recipient, it is possible to create profiles. These profiles include such definitions as image size and format, as well as filters. For example, you can predefine watermarks or sharpness in a recipient' | + | Once completed with all settings, click on " |
- | The recipient is able to quickly preview | + | Enter the new name of the profile, or simply click " |
- | ===== Receipt of Files from a DigitalXpress Invitation ===== | + | ==== Update, Rename, or Delete |
- | The sender emails an invitation | + | If you would like to update, Rename |
- | ===== Manual Download of Files from an Invitation to Image Archive ===== | + | * Open the DigitalXpress window. |
+ | * Right click on the profile. | ||
+ | * Select the desired activity in the context menu. | ||
- | Should the links not work for any reason, the user has the option of downloading the images manually into the Image Archive. Assuming the user already has installed StudioLine, the user can do the following: | + | ==== Uploading Images ==== |
- | * Right-click or double-click directly on the attachment | + | Once you have completed |
- | * Click ' | + | |
- | * StudioLine is automatically launched | + | |
- | The files are automatically added to your Image Archive. A window confirms the action | + | * You can open the set of images in the Image Archive and select them. |
+ | * Right-click on any selected image. | ||
+ | * Select 'Send with DigitalXpress' from the context menu. | ||
+ | * The 'Select an Upload Profile' | ||
- | Your files will be displayed | + | The " |
- | ===== Alternative Download Methods from Invitation | + | In the left-hand pane, you can see detailed information on your profile, and the images you have already sent (Sent Items) and the images ready to be sent (Outbox). |
- | The user can also drag the attachment from the invite directly into the righthand pane of the ' | + | Your computer is then connected to the server |
- | It will then automatically place the files into the DigitalXpress Downloads root folder in the Image Archive in a subfolder matching | + | If you need to pause the upload, you can easily do so without corrupting |
- | OR | + | Once the upload is complete, the total number of images in your Profile Sent Box is immediately on display. These images are now available on the StudioLine server and you can send them to anybody with an invitation. |
- | The user can also drag the invitation attachment to the desktop, and from there drag the attachment anywhere into the Image Archive. The folder or individual file will be automatically placed into the DigitalXpress Downloads root folder with appropriate subfolders. | + | An alternative method for uploading images is: |
- | ===== Automatic File Monitor | + | * Open the " |
+ | * Drag your images from the Image Archive directly into the right-hand pane of the DigitalXpress window. | ||
+ | * Press the upload/ | ||
- | In the event that more files are expected, or that an invitation was sent before all of the files were uploaded, you can activate the Automatic File Monitor to get the additional files. | + | ===== Deleting Files from the Outbox and Sent Items (Uploaded Profile) ===== |
- | Open the ' | + | You can delete individual images or entire selections of images |
- | The button | + | * Open your DigitalXpress window. |
+ | * Click on the " | ||
+ | * Select the image or images in the right-hand pane to be eliminated. | ||
+ | * Select " | ||
- | ===== Sending Files - Creating | + | If you would like to delete ALL of the images in a profile before they have been uploaded: |
- | In order to send files, you first need to create a Send Profile. The sender creates a profile by clicking | + | * Open your DigitalXpress window. |
+ | * Right-click | ||
+ | * Select " | ||
- | To access more detail in setting up your profile, click on ' | + | If you would like to delete an individual |
- | By either clicking | + | * Open the DigitalXpress window. |
+ | * Click on the "Sent Items" | ||
- | Once completed with all settings, click on ' | + | The server is accessed and the images are displayed in the right-hand pane of the DigitalXpress window. |
- | Enter the new name of the profile, | + | * Select one or multiple images that you would like to remove. |
+ | * Right-click and select " | ||
- | ===== Update, Rename, or Delete a Profile ===== | + | OR |
- | If you would like to update, Rename or Delete a profile: | + | You can press the " |
- | * Open the DigitalXpress window | + | OR |
- | * Right click on the profile | + | |
- | * Select the desired activity in the context menu | + | |
- | ===== Placing Images | + | Right-click on the "Sent Items" |
- | Once you have completed the creation of your profile, you are now ready to put images into it. There are several ways to do this, but you need to be in the Image Archive for all possible variants. | + | ===== Receive Files ===== |
- | * You can open the set of images in the Image Archive and select them. | + | ==== Receipt |
- | * Right-click on any selected image | + | |
- | * Select 'Send with DigitalXpress' | + | |
- | * The ' | + | |
- | The ' | + | The sender emails an invitation to the recipient (for more information on the procedure, see below). After the recipient has opened the email, the user has the option to browse thumbnails |
- | In the left-hand pane, you can see detailed information on your profile, and the images you have already sent (Sent Items) and the images ready to be sent (Outbox). To transfer your images to the server, click on the upload/ | + | ==== Manual Download of Files from an Invitation ==== |
- | Your computer is then connected to the server and the files are uploaded. | + | Should |
- | If you need to pause the upload, you can easily do so without corrupting the transfer | + | * Right-click |
+ | * Click " | ||
+ | * StudioLine is automatically launched. | ||
- | Once the upload is complete, the total number of images in your Profile Sent Box is immediately on display. These images are now available on the StudioLine server | + | The files are automatically added to your Image Archive. A window confirms |
- | ===== Alternative Method for Images Upload ===== | + | Your files will be displayed in the Image Archive similar to the above. |
- | An alternative method for uploading images is: | + | ==== Alternative Download Methods from Invitation ==== |
- | * Open the ' | + | The user can also drag the attachment |
- | * Drag your images | + | |
- | * Press the upload/ | + | |
- | ===== Deleting Files from the Outbox and Sent Items (Uploaded Profile) ===== | + | It will then automatically place the files into the DigitalXpress Downloads root folder in the Image Archive in a subfolder matching the date/ |
- | You can delete individual images or entire selections of images from either the Outbox, (before the images are uploaded to the server) or from the 'Sent Items' (after the files have been uploaded). To delete an individual image before it has been uploaded: | + | OR |
- | * Open your DigitalXpress window | + | The user can also drag the invitation attachment to the desktop, and from there drag the attachment anywhere into the Image Archive. The folder or individual file will be automatically placed into the DigitalXpress Downloads root folder with appropriate subfolders. |
- | * Click on the ' | + | |
- | * Select | + | |
- | * Select ' | + | |
- | If you would like to delete ALL of the images in a profile before they have been uploaded: | + | ==== Automatic File Monitor - Schedule Download ==== |
- | * Open your DigitalXpress window | + | In the event that more files are expected, or that an invitation was sent before all of the files were uploaded, you can activate the Automatic File Monitor to get the additional files. |
- | * Right-click on the ' | + | |
- | * Select ' | + | |
- | If you would like to delete | + | Open the " |
- | * Open the DigitalXpress window | + | The button |
- | * Click on the 'Sent Items' of the desired profile | + | |
- | + | ||
- | The server is accessed and the images are displayed in the right-hand pane of the DigitalXpress | + | |
- | + | ||
- | * Select one or multiple images that you would like to remove | + | |
- | * Right-click and select ' | + | |
- | + | ||
- | OR | + | |
- | + | ||
- | You can press the ' | + | |
- | + | ||
- | OR | + | |
- | + | ||
- | Right-click on the 'Sent Items' in the left-hand pane of the Digital Xpress window | + | |
===== Sending an Invitation ===== | ===== Sending an Invitation ===== | ||
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Now that you have created your profile and uploaded your images to the StudioLine server, you are ready to create your invitation so others can see your files. | Now that you have created your profile and uploaded your images to the StudioLine server, you are ready to create your invitation so others can see your files. | ||
- | * Open the 'DigitalXpress - Exchange Images and More' | + | * Open the "DigitalXpress - Exchange Images and More" |
- | * Select a profile | + | * Select a profile. |
- | * Press the 'Send Download Invitation' | + | * Press the "Send Download Invitation" |
- | The Download Invitation window will open. In this box, you can specify settings for this particular invitation. Click ' | + | The Download Invitation window will open. In this box, you can specify settings for this particular invitation. Click " |
A DigitalXpress invitation will automatically open in your browser. | A DigitalXpress invitation will automatically open in your browser. | ||
- | * Type in the email address to whom you are sending | + | * Type in the email address to whom you are sending. |
- | * Click ' | + | * Click " |
Links to your files as thumbnails, and as full images on the StudioLine server are included in the email. The files are also sent as attachments. Links to instructions on downloading, | Links to your files as thumbnails, and as full images on the StudioLine server are included in the email. The files are also sent as attachments. Links to instructions on downloading, | ||
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Note, if you do not have your email set-up in Windows and/or you rely on webmail, windows will prompt you to set up your internal Windows email account at this time. | Note, if you do not have your email set-up in Windows and/or you rely on webmail, windows will prompt you to set up your internal Windows email account at this time. | ||
- | ===== Alternate Method of Sending Invitation - Slimmed Down Invite | + | ==== Alternate Method of Sending Invitation - Slimmed Down Invite ==== |
Should your recipient not be able to open attachments, | Should your recipient not be able to open attachments, | ||
- | * Double-click on the 'Sent Items' of a desired profile in the DigitalXpress window | + | * Double-click on the 'Sent Items' of a desired profile in the DigitalXpress window. |
Your computer will connect to the server and the uploaded images will appear in the right-hand pane. | Your computer will connect to the server and the uploaded images will appear in the right-hand pane. | ||
- | * Select one or all of the images to be sent | + | * Select one or all of the images to be sent. |
- | * Right-click and select | + | * Right-click and select |
This creates an invitation email that includes only a link to the single or multiple images. | This creates an invitation email that includes only a link to the single or multiple images. |