Notes
Outline
DataManager
An Asset Management
Presentation
DataManager
DataManager is a database designed to apply a Customer based organization to the tracking of Production images & files.
DataManager’s  Desktop
~ 5 Classes of data ~
Virtual Workspace
A Customer based web-shared directory.
The Customer submits Jobs via web browser;  auto creates Job Record & Job folders.
The Customer accesses Virtual Workspace & copies files into the new Job Folder.
DataManager tracks all files that have been added to the shared directories.
File Server Volumes
Folder Profiles are used to generate Job’s folder structure on WIP server volumes.
Folder Profiles store hidden attributes for each folder within the Job.
DataManager tracks all changes within the Job’s folders.
Job folder’s contents can be viewed as thumbnails.
Production can instantly navigate to Job’s files.
Library Files Volumes
Host site determines Library’s folder structure.
Libraries are created in Data-Manager & their contents are cataloged & thumbnailed.
Libraries can be assigned to Customers.
Libraries can be purged for duplicates.
Production can instantly utilize Library files for Jobs.
Customers can organize, keyword, & download Library files via the web.
Archived Files Volumes
Completed Jobs are added to the Archive Queue.
Jobs in the Archive Queue are assigned an Archive Volume.
During the archive process, Job files are cataloged, thumbnailed, copied, & removed according to  the Folder Profiles in use.
All the Job fields are instant search criteria for Archived Jobs.
Customers can organize & key-word Archived Files via the web.
Workflow  Volumes
Files that have been processed through workflow folders can be set to do one of the following:
Create Records in DataManager.
Move Files into the designated  folder within the Jobs folder & create records.
Copy Files into the designated folder within the Jobs folder & records created for both.
Thumbnails can be set to create automatically.
Workflow Files can be archived with the Job.
DataManager’s Job Entry Interfaces
DataManager’s Job Entry Interfaces…
This set of tabs is used for Asset Management implementations.
DataManager’s Job Entry Interfaces …
Job Notes tab can be used to enter User time-date stamped Job Notes.
DataManager Interfaces…
Asset Management functionality uses three Job Entry Tabs…
DataManager Interfaces…
The Job Files Tab contains files that are located in the:
DataManager Interfaces…
DataManager Interfaces…
DataManager’s Interfaces…
DataManager’s
Job Files ~ Thumbnails
The Job Files tab supports 3 sub-tabs.
DataManager’s
Job Files ~ Detail
Each File Record has various fields that can be used to set up info.
By switching Preview Status, files can be automatically published  to the Web Pages.
Files can be moved between directories.
DataManager’s
Archived Files ~ Thumbs
Once Jobs have been archived, they appear on the Archived Jobs list on the left side.
Any Job field or any files meta data can be used as search criteria.
Files can be selected & added using the Retrieval Queue.
DataManager in Action…
  2 Scenarios…
DataManager used as an Internal Production Asset Management tool.
DataManager
 ~ Scenario 1 ~
DataManager used as a Internal Production Asset Management tool:
- Create a new Job.
- Create Job Folders on WIP Server.
  - Fill the Job Folders with Customer Supplied Files.
- Search & retrieve required files from old Jobs.
- Search & use files stored in Customer Library.
- Create Postscript file for Job & submit to Nexus workflow.
- When Customer accepts Job, select Job to Archive.
- Archive Job.
Create a New Job…
Create New Job’s Folders…
Using Job Folders…
Retrieving Archived Files…
Retrieving Archived Files…
Using Library Files…
Adding Workflow Files…
Archiving the Job…
Archiving Process Consists of…
Archiving Results…
DataManager…
  Allows you to get organized from the beginning…
- organizes & tracks WIP File Servers.
DataManager
 ~ Scenario 2 ~
A customer needs to use DataManager’s  Web Site to:
- Shop the Site for stored images for their new project.
- Directly download on-line files.
  - Ask for Archived Files to be retrieved & posted       to the designated Virtual Directory.
- Design the New Project using new & supplied Files.
- Submit the New Project with files to DM’s Host site.
- Publish Job based PDF files for the Customer to soft-proof.
- Automatically calculate usage for all web activity.
Customer Browses Published Images - Libraries
Customer Logs in.
Customer Browses Published Images
Customer Submits Job
Customer fills in basic Job ticket.
Retrieving Files…
Customer Uploads files for the New Job
Customer locates the New Job from the list of their Jobs.
Customer Uploads files for the New Job…
Job Detail windows opens  with all files that are Published for this Job.
Customer Uploads files for the New Job…
Customer locates the New Job from the list of their Jobs.
Customer Uploads files for the New Job…
DM Host site publishes PDF files…
Host site works on Job.
Workflow files have been created & Qc’ed.
DM Host site publishes PDF files…
Customer clicks on URL in email.
Log in required & new Web Page opens.
DataManager…

Allows you to Publish your organization to your Customers…
- Automatically tracks Customers usage.
DataManager…
  The Customer Based Asset Management Solution that Simplifies:
Internal Production Needs:
DataManager
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