Feature
When last we covered a release of QuarkXPress Server, the year was 2007 and the killer feature was... wait for it... XML. I can't believe it either. All jokes aside, the product designers at Quark must have done something right with the previous versions because they laid the foundation for this latest release.
Automated Publishing
As a leader in desktop publishing software, Quark understands that many graphic design houses depend on manual publishing processes to get creative campaigns off the ground. Not only are these processes more error-prone because of the pesky humans, but they can lead to some bored and sad graphic designers.
QuarkXPress Server 9 offers the ability to automate publishing to multiple channels: Flash, web, and print. Furthermore, said channels can be published in multiple formats: SWF (Flash), XML, PDF, PDF/X-1a, PDF/X-3, PostScript, Personalized Print Markup Language (PPML), EPS, JPEG and PNG.
Imagine if your graphic designers could spend more time coming up with awesome designs instead of waiting for Flash to render.
What's New?
Not one to be left off the cloud-based bandwagon, Quark now offers a SaaS version of QuarkXPress Server 9. The old excuse of needing hardware and a support team is no longer valid. Shops that use QuarkXPress on the desktop can begin using the server product.
Administration of the server product is now web-based and according to Quark, "easy to use." Personally, I have seen too many non-intuitive admin screens to believe that, but I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
Learning Opportunities
Webinar
May
30
ChatGPT and the Future of Conversational AI
This discussion explores various aspects of AI implementation, ethical considerations, and challenges for your organization.
Webinar
May
31
The Evolution of Employee Listening - 2023 Trends & Best Practices
Learn proven effective methods and solutions to supporting an inspirational future of Employee Voice
Webinar
Jun
1
How organizations can design, build and run Generative AI into the Customer Experience
Discover how to drive enhanced CX through Generative AI
Webinar
Jun
6
The Future of Social Media: Emerging Trends and How to Stay Ahead of the Curve
The impact of emerging technologies like AI on social media
Webinar
Jun
7
The Building Blocks of Personalization
This webinar will explore how personalization can create powerful ecommerce shopping experience.
Webinar
Jun
13
The Future of Contact Centers with AI at the Helm
Learn how to balance human intuition and interaction with the potential uses of AI to create delightful and lasting CX
Webinar
May
30
ChatGPT and the Future of Conversational AI
This discussion explores various aspects of AI implementation, ethical considerations, and challenges for your organization.
Webinar
May
31
The Evolution of Employee Listening - 2023 Trends & Best Practices
Learn proven effective methods and solutions to supporting an inspirational future of Employee Voice
File Management in QuarkXPress Server 9
The new web user interface does provide the following benefits:
- Preferences configuration via the Administration Section -- server settings and renderer settings can be tweaked in one location
- Status Monitor -- provides a real-time view of what each renderer is processing
- Transaction Log -- see all recent requests to the server
- Download Logs -- pull all the server logs in one place including one-click to send to Quark Enterprise Support
- Document Pool Tab -- manage all the files in the document pool
Not all the updates are on the admin side. Here are the new "design-driven automation" features:
- Bullets, numbers and outlines
- Table spanning across multiple pages
- Callouts
- Conditional styles
If you are a Quark shop and you are looking for a cloud-based automation solution, make sure QuarkXPress Server 9 gets on the shortlist.
