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Van Gennep Launches New PlanSystem3 v 3.6
Amsterdam, October 31, 2005 – Van Gennep – M.A.C. launches a new version of its successful planning, process and workflow management system, PlanSystem3 ™ v 3.6.
PlanSystem3 v 3.6 offers a number of new features to speed up layout and copy preparation, prevent mistakes and increase protection and simplification of workflows. The new features ensure that publishers and cataloguers can further reduce production time, save money and enhance the quality control of publications.
New features include:
More automated task management – When a job is routed to a specific user, PlanAction™, PlanSystem3’s task automation tool, now includes an additional ‘check-in’ trigger that enables users to start a script (automated task) to further speed up production. This new feature adds to PlanSystem3’s existing script trigger facility, which automates actions when a document’s status changes and when files are moved in and out of folders.
Increased protection and customisation of metadata fields – PlanSystem3 v 3.6 further tailors access to metadata fields to increase protection of the workflow and reduce mistakes. Individual metadata fields within each job file can now be hidden and locked to restrict access per user, or group of users. It is possible to define who may change or even see specific fields, ensuring that sensitive information, such as financial information, is not available to everyone. It is also possible to lock standard fields like ‘Name’, ‘Note’ and ‘Deadline’ but not to hide them, ensuring that they are visible to all users but only changeable by selected people.
Easier workflow management and communication – Using new PlanSystem3 v 3.6, it is now even easier to create new metadata fields to manage the workflow. In the PlanAdmin™ module, new pop-up (Mac) and drop-down (Windows) menus can be created, to provide core ‘values’ or criteria for users to choose from. When creating a new metadata field, a choice of free text (allowing users to enter their own data) or fixed values is offered. By choosing fixed values, the user can select any number of pre-determined values from the pop-up/drop-down menu. This saves time setting up new areas of the publication and ensures core information is communicated across the workflow.
New job notification – To help avoid costly missed deadlines, PlanSystem3 now offers a pop-up notification to inform users of new jobs in their personal to do list that are waiting for attention. This notification remains on screen until it is dismissed ensuring that users don’t miss information about new jobs.
Easier access for multiple users – To customise workflow priorities and speed up the layout and copywriting process, PlanSystem3 allows multiple users to work on the same page, at the same time. This functionality, ‘Dispatching’, allows the copy editor to work on the text and the creative department to work on the layout of the page simultaneously. PlanSystem3 v 3.6 enables users to create these dispatch jobs over multiple spreads within one page, and to add and remove frames when necessary.
Nanette Schoute, Van Gennep, Director – Product Management & Customer Operations, comments, ‘PlanSystem3 v 3.6’s new features underline Van Gennep’s commitment to constant innovation and product development for our customers. We are always devising new ways to help publishers and cataloguers enhance publication quality while reducing production costs and delivery time, based on the wishes and needs of our customers. ’
Contact Nanette Schoute at Van Gennep M.A.C to discuss the new features and receive information about your nearest PlanSystem3 reseller.
About Van Gennep
Based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Van Gennep has been providing media workflow solutions to magazine, catalogue and textbook publishers as well as retailers, media agencies and design studios for over 17 years. PlanSystem3 version 3.6 is Van Gennep’s latest planning, creative process and editorial workflow management system, aiding time and cost savings across media production. To date, Van Gennep’s systems are used by more than 160 organizations worldwide.www.vangennep.com‘PlanSystem3’, ‘PlanAction’ and ‘PlanAdmin’ are all trademarks of Van Gennep M.A.C
CONTACT:
Nanette Schoute
+31-20-697-6029
Van Gennep – M.A.C. BV
Burg. Stramanweg 105
1101 AA Amsterdam
The Netherlands
info@vangennep.com