Image Portal : Features

 

Unlimited Category Hierarchy

An unlimited number of asset categories and sub-categories can be created in a cascading hierarchy to organize files. Multiple category view options are available.

 

50 Customizable Metadata Fields

Each asset can be assigned up to 50 customizable metadata fields in the form of text boxes, text areas, pull down menus, or date fields. All are keyword searchable. For additional metadata capability see the Metadata Manager module sheet.

 

Acces Control

Access is controlled in two ways: One of seven different functionality levels can be assigned to each user. An ACLbased Permissions system allows administrators to restrict access on the file and category levels for both individual users and user groups.

 

LDAP Suport

Communicate with an external LDAP-compliant Directory Servers for user authentication, access level assignments, and quicker asset disbursements. Includes SunOne Directory Server, OpenLDAP, and Microsoft Active Directory.

 

Importing and Exporting

Options for importing and exporting include: Web Interface (direct download, email, and FTP), WebDAV, Watched Folder, File System Synchronization, Web Services API, SQL database queries, and Adobe CS3 Version Cue DAM-direct plug-in.

 

Auto -Thumbnail Generation

While Image Portal can store any file type, it has auto-thumbnail generation capability for the following formats: BMP, GIF, JPEG, PCX, PNG, PNM, PSD, TIFF, and Adobe CS2+ formats.

 

Image Repurposing

Basic image repurposing for most image formats includes size, format and colorspace. For advanced repurposing options see Repurposing Engine module sheet.

 

Pan & Zoom

A powerful Pan & Zoom tool allows users to zoom deep into an image, pan in any direction and drag around the viewing area.

 

Adobe Creative Suite 3 Conector

Assets in the Image Portal repository are accessible from the Adobe CS3 point applications via Bridge and Version Cue using a DAM-direct plug-in. Accessible functions include browsing, searching, opening with point applications, importing, check in / check out, versioning, deleting, metadata viewing and metadata enforcement.

 

Cart Management / Batch Tasking

The Cart can be utilized to perform batch tasks to multiple files at once such as metadata editing, basic repurposing, asset linking, category re-assignment, and downloading. Custom Carts can be saved for repeat use and sharing among users.

 

Versioning (Check in / Check Out )

Assets can be checked out and locked until they are checked back in. A history of changes to an asset can be maintained in a version repository with notes, dates, and user info on each file. Any version can be reactivated as the default.

 

Auto -Tasking

Repetitive tasks can be automated upon file import by setting up Auto-tasks that include repurposing, metadata assignment, file naming, category assignment, and distribution.

 

Advanced Searching

Leveraging embedded search engine technology, users quickly locate files even among large repositories. Precision searches are narrowed and sortable by specific keywords, file categories, metadata attributes, modification and creation date, format, size, and text of PDF and MS Office documents. Searches can be named and saved and referred to later.

 

Statistics Reporting

Analyze system activity on the user and asset level with dynamically generated charts, graphs, and detailed reports.

 

Language Localization

The user-interface is configurable by browser setting. Available languages include: English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean.