Feature List
Below you find some of the core features and benefits of Brandworkz® Digital Asset Management.
For more details on selected features, click on "read more", or use the features pop up menu in the main navigation.
Automatic conversion of RGB/CMYK artworks to different formats/resolutions (jpeg, tiff, gif, eps, pdf, psd, etc.)
Intuitive and powerful search. Search either via simple keyword entry, or build up advanced search criteria on any technical or metadata field in the system. the search engine supports stemming, misspellings, thesaurus, boolean searching and suggestions. You can also search through the full text of PDF, Word, PowerPoint and other document types is also available.
Shortcuts/Aliases. Ability to have assets showing up in multiple folders without copying the physical assets.
Related assets. Ability to relate multiple assets to each other. Can either be used to relate assets which belong conceptually together (e.g. showing other assets with the same theme), or can be used to relate assets which belong together technically (e.g. a master Indesign or Quark document with related placed artworks).
All asset types. System can be used for all types of asset management which an organisation may have (Image management, Document Management, Repro Artwork, Video/Sound).
Detailed level of control on security to folders and features. IP address or HTTPS security is possible if necessary
Approval process workflow
System can be integrated with 3rd party applications. E.g. Artwork repository can be integrated with a website Content Management System, so business users don't have to do any manual image manipulation. Artwork can be requested and automatically transformed by automated systems via COM, .NET and HTTP calls (charges may apply)
Artwork in other asset management systems can be referenced/indexed via FTP/HTTP (charges may apply).
Full audit trail and reporting on all user actions, e.g. most popular artworks, most active users, most active groups, etc.
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Easy-to-use web interface
> Easily manage all aspects of the system online - maximum usability with minimal training.
> Speed up development and approval cycles.
> Authorized users get instant access anytime anywhere.
> Ensure everyone on a team knows uses up-to-date artwork.
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Automatic image & artwork generation
> You can save time and multiplication of work by providing
just one original artwork, deploying it in multiple file formats and variations for a variety of users
> You ensure that all users have instant access to artwork versions they need, while locking down options makes it easy to enforce standards of use for sensitive artwork. -
Logo finder system
> Ensure that all brand users adhere to the best practise for use of your logos, and use the latest versions.
> Save time and money by enabling non technical brand users to go directly to a central repository, rather than having to consult with branding or design specialists. -
Store unlimited meta data and related information
> Make available and share useful information relating to your files.
> Completely customize the amount and type of related information to fit your project and business needs.
> Enforce a metadata minimum standard where you require it.
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User and folder security
> Create a completely scalable system and adjust it to the exact security requirements of your company or project.
> Stay in control of distribution of sensitive or confidential artwork.
> Introduce levels of security between internal and external users.
> Instantly remove or add access rights for your Brandworkz users.
> Enforce standard/best practise usage by locking undesired file manipulations. -
NEW: Layout Generator Module
> It is a system which makes it easy for users without layout/design capability to generate consistent, branded marketing materials from pre-designed templates (sometimes known as "web to print").
