SQUIDDS Finalyser is based on the functionalities of TOOLBOX for® FrameMaker. The existing functionalities are extended by the features of ExtendScripts. With TOOLBOX for® it is possible to speed up complex transfer- and conversion processes as well as the editing process of formats and graphics – yet the new Finalyser offers another clear advantage: Finalyser allows for a comprehensive and intelligent workflow integration.

1. Session 1: Finalyser
Plug-In and ExtendScripts collection
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Georg Eck CEO, Adobe Certified Expert, WebWorks University Coach | Adobe | WebWorks | SAP Visual Enterprise Author | Leximation | Tetra 4D

2. SQUIDDS
Intelligent Workflow Integration / Intelligent Publishing
About George Eck
 Founder and CEO … more than 20 years experience
 Certified Expert of Adobe, WebWorks Certified Expert
About SQUIDDS
 Silver Solution Partner and Certified Reseller of Adobe
 Partner of SAP/Right Hemisphere, Tetra 4D and Acolada
 Affiliate and Platinum Partner for WebWorks – Central and Eastern Europe
 Experts in TechComm Workflows for Print- and Online Documentation
 Team of Authors to create DITA-, 3D-, and RichMedia informations
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3. SQUIDDS
History & Strategy – Part 1
SQUIDDS® | People.Products.Passion.
 SQUIDDS was founded in 2009, following SYSTEC (1990)
 Staff: 16 in Sales, Development, Authoring, Training and Support
 Vendor of TOOLBOX for FrameMaker 5 – 9
 Vendor of Finalyser ®
» since FrameMaker 10, Photoshop CS5
» Finalyser ® 3D – Technical Documentation Goes 3D (in FrameMaker)
» Finalyser ® CMS/DMS with WebWorks Automap integration
» Finalyser ® TERM CHECK
 Vendor of REVERB App
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4. SQUIDDS
History & Strategy – Part 2
SQUIDDS® | People.Products.Passion.
 SQUIDDS = know-how + products + solutions
» Standardised publishing with smart software
» Automated publishing in an integrated workflow
» Intelligent publishing with full service
Follow us on:
 www.facebook.com/squidds
 www.twitter.com/squidds
 www.squidds.de
 www.finalyser.com
 www.make-a-muffin.de
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5. SQUIDDS
Intelligent Workflow Integration / Intelligent Publishing
Our references (excerpt)
 Aastra
 AVL List
 Bihler Maschinenbau
 Bosch Sicherheitstechnik
 Deutsche Bundesbank, Deutsche Börse
 E.ON
 GMC-I Messtechnik
 MAN Diesel
 PriceWaterhouse
 Siemens
 Wacker Neuson …
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6. Finalyser Process – TechComm Workflow
http://bit.ly/uBRQYh
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8. Vendor Session STC 2012- Chicago
SIMPLIFY YOUR WORKFLOW | Consistent mobile TechComm
The Finalyser Family…
… means analyze + finalize your TechComm workflow
 Finalyser 3D: …add 3D and more functionality in your TechComm
 Finalyser Basics: …with many excellent features
 Finalyser DITA or/and CMS: …automate your workflow until deployment
 Finalyser TERM CHECK: …ensure consistent terminology in TechComm
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9. Finalyser
Plug-In and ExtendScripts collection
#1 Adobe
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10. #1 Adobe
Finalyser: Plug-In and ExtendScripts collection for Adobe products
Adobe & SQUIDDS – the Workflow experts
 Download: http://bit.ly/uBRQYh
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11. #1 Adobe
Finalyser: Plug-In and ExtendScripts collection for Adobe products
Overview of features (Part 1)
 Index markers according to
configuration
 Updating chapter ToCs
 Named targets
 Search/Replace according to
 Renaming formats according to
configuration
configuration
 Special characters, Unicode
 Adopting paragraph format
 Left-/Right alignment changes in all opened books
 Exporting copied graphics  Renaming element definitions
according to configuration
 Imported graphics
 Formats – deleting, inserting (free)
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12. #1 Adobe
Finalyser: Plug-In and ExtendScripts collection for Adobe products
Overview of features (Part 2)
 ExtendScripts
» Bridge: Thumbnail (CS4/5/6)
» Photoshop: Graphics Adapt.
» Logger
» PDF tools  Book or document statistics
» CMS/DMS > Book publish
 Books in book statistics
 Book transfer FM <-> MIF
 Definitions editor
 PDF creation from books in books
 List of paragraph deviations
 Book services - pages into a book
 Format list
 3D-Services (Finalyser 3D)
 Encoding in marked areas (free)
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13. Demonstration
LIVE
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14. #1 Adobe
Finalyser: Plug-In and ExtendScripts collection for Adobe products
LIVE Part
 Book transfer and FM <> MIF
 Some more samples …
 Adobe CRX and 3D integration in FrameMaker (at the booth 111)
Result: Finalyser = Intelligent Workflow Integration
All benefits at a glance:
 The Finalyser integrates functionalities of Adobe Bridge, FrameMaker,
Photoshop, Captivate, Illustrator, InDesign and RoboHelp
 The Finalyser takes interaction and integration options between standardised
software packages to a new level
 The Finalyser simplifies and individualizes your personal workflow
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15. Summary
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16. SQUIDDS
Intelligent Workflow Integration / Intelligent Publishing
Summary
 SQUIDDS – Adobe Silver Partner
 SQUIDDS – Adobe Certified Reseller
 SQUIDDS – the solution partner
» Licenses
» Workflow consulting
 SQUIDDS experts will assists you
» Project Authoring
» Support 24/7 via Ticket system
www.squidds-ticket.de (D/EN)
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17. SQUIDDS
Intelligent Workflow Integration / Intelligent Publishing
Further information
 Optimize your TechComm workflow:
» www.finalyser.com > 3D, CMS/DMS, TERM CHECK
» www.youtube.com/squiddsde
 TechComm WORKFLOW Blog: www.WORKFLOWblog.de (German only)
 Finalyser Documentation: www.finalyser.com/help
 Content-Management and Integrations with results:
www.make-a-muffin.de (currently in German only)
Automate your Workflow with Finalyser – that saves time and money.
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18. SQUIDDS
Intelligent Workflow Integration / Intelligent Publishing
Our offer:
 STC Summit Special prices
until June 30th, 2012
 Get your BUY X GET X FREE
voucher code at booth 111
 30 Days Trial Version
available
 www.finalyser-shop.com
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19. SQUIDDS®
People.Products.Passion. e.K.
Donaustrasse 36 | 90451 Nuremberg
Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 911 / 21 53 47 - 0
E-mail: kontakt@squidds.de
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