GMG WebClient Quick Start Guide (EN)

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1 GMG WebClient Quick Start Guide (EN)

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3 GMG WebClient Quick Start Guide (EN) 1. About GMG WebClient What's New? Available Licenses System Requirements 6 2. Summary Check List for Setting up the Server under Windows Installing the Web Server under Windows (GMG ColorProof Installer) Configuring the Web Server under Windows (Config Tool) Opening the Web Server to Client Users (Windows System) Connecting GMG ColorProof to the Web Server (ColorProof) Checking the Required Services (Windows System) Summary Accessing and Using the Client Interface from a Browser Logging in (Administrator) Setting up an Notification Service (Administrator) Setting up New Users (Administrator) Creating Jobs Editing Jobs Moving Jobs Between Printers Changing the Print Media Using GMG WebClient Out-of-Browser 18 iii

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5 GMG WebClient Quick Start Guide (EN) 1. About GMG WebClient The integrated GMG WebClient is a platform independent client-server interface which enables multiple users to directly interact with a remote GMG ColorProof installation and create jobs from any standard web browser. Files can be directly dropped onto visualized hotfolders and tracked conveniently from your PC or Mac. Especially if GMG ColorProof is not directly reachable from all work places, GMG WebClient is an ideal solution extending the accessibility by providing networked job submission and central monitoring within the company intranet. To create a proof, locally stored files or files from a connected file system can be uploaded to GMG ColorProof and processed via the configured hotfolders and connected workflows. GMG WebClient shows all jobs of the connected GMG ColorProof in a single and simple user interface. GMG WebClient is made up of two components: WebClient Component Supported OS The web server (which is installed and configured on a Windows PC) The client interface (which can be accessed over a browser, either running on a Mac or Windows PC) After a quick installation and configuration of the web server, you can set up and invite other users by sending the necessary login data. After logging in, client users can immediately drag and drop files to the remote GMG ColorProof hotfolders and workflows and have them processed, printed and validated. 1.1 What's New? This chapter summarizes all major changes that have been applied to the program since the latest release. It is recommended to take the time to read the information provided in this chapter carefully, so that you can take full advantage of all new software features. Please follow the links for more information. What's New in GMG WebClient Included in GMG ColorProof Version 5.6? Advantage New Feature See Also Enhanced image editing New Crop tool to quickly crop multiple areas from an image by drawing rectangular selections. " Editing Jobs" on page 15 Improved usability GMG WebClient is now automatically configured with a default password during the installation. To change the password, or other configuration settings, you can use the configuration tool from the Windows Start Menu. "Configuring the Web Server under Windows (Config Tool)" on page 8 5 / 18

6 1. About GMG WebClient What's New in GMG WebClient Included in GMG ColorProof Version 5.4.1? Advantage New Feature See Also Increased control and overview Possibility to change media This version has included the printer queues of GMG ColorProof on each page of the client to give an overview on the printer load and job processing. You can actively pause and start printers from the queues or distribute jobs between printers by moving the jobs from one row in the Print Queue to another (drag & drop). On the Output page (which shows the printers), you can now access settings to change the print medium selected in GMG ColorProof. You can pause and continue printers to change the media or to perform maintenance procedures. "Moving Jobs Between Printers" on page 16 "Changing the Print Media" on page 17 Same spot color edit options as in GMG ColorProof Language support You can now define custom spot colors in GMG WebClient (= spot colors you define by tonal values instead of selecting them from a spot color set) or upload spot color gradations (*.sfg files). Note: GMG WebClient does not require an additional Esko license. This license only needs to be available on the system GMG ColorProof is running on. GMG WebClient is now available in all languages that are supported in GMG ColorProof. " Editing Jobs" on page 15 Increased ease of use From this version on, you can use simpler passwords with a minimum of only 3 characters and change the password within the application. 1.2 Available Licenses GMG ColorProof comes with a GMG WebClient license allowing to create up to three users. Additional 10-user license packs can be purchased supporting up to 10 concurrent users from your network. Please contact us under license@gmgcolor.com for more information. License Number of Users GMG WebClient License (included in GMG ColorProof) 3 Additional license pack for more users System Requirements The following provides you with an overview on the system requirements for the server and the client component of GMG WebClient. System requirements for the web server (needs to be installed on a Windows OS) Hardware Supported operating systems Required software components CPU with 2 GHz or more 4 GB RAM 250 GB hard disk drive 10/100 Mbit Network Windows 7 / Windows 8 Pro or higher Windows Server 2008 R2 with latest Service Pack installed Windows OS running GMG ColorProof System requirements for the client accessing the server (no installation required) Supported browsers and operating systems Mac OS X 10.6 to 10.9 (with Intel processor): Safari 5 Windows 7: Internet Explorer 9, Firefox 8, Google Chrome 15 Windows 8: Internet Explorer 10, Firefox 22, Google Chrome 27 Required software components Silverlight plug-in Note: Silverlight is available as free plug-in for Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X on the Microsoft website (click here). Please make sure to download and install the correct version for your operating system. 6 / 18

7 GMG WebClient Quick Start Guide (EN) 2. Summary Check List for Setting up the Server under Windows The following list provides you with a summary showing all required steps for successfully configuring the GMG WebClient web server component. Please follow the See also links for detailed step-for-step instructions. Checklist Follow the steps in the given order Step What to do Where (OS) Description See also 1 Install the GMG Web- Client web server 2 Configure the GMG Web- Client web server GMG WebClient is included in the GMG ColorProof package and can either be installed together with GMG ColorProof or separately, at a later point of time. Run the main installation and select WebClient on the feature list as described in the linked chapter. The web server is installed with default settings. Optional: You can change the default configuration with the configuration tool from the Windows Start Menu (All Programs > GMG > ColorProof 5 > GMG WebClient Config Tool). "Installing the Web Server under Windows (GMG ColorProof Installer)" on page 7 "Configuring the Web Server under Windows (Config Tool)" on page 8 3 Check ports / configure firewall Windows Firewall: You need to unblock certain ports used by the Windows World Wide Web Services to make the server available to client users. "Opening the Web Server to Client Users (Windows System)" on page 8 4 Connect GMG ColorProof to the web server Define the network settings for the connection between proofing software and web server. "Connecting GMG ColorProof to the Web Server (ColorProof)" on page 9 5 Check background services If the connection between GMG ColorProof and web server cannot be established, check to ensure the required services are up and running. "Checking the Required Services (Windows System)" on page 10 Tip For starting the client in a browser (running under Mac or Windows), please see chapter "Summary Accessing and Using the Client Interface from a Browser" on page 11 and onwards. 2.1 Installing the Web Server under Windows (GMG ColorProof Installer) You only need one GMG WebClient web server. Depending on license, you can then set up any number of client users for submitting jobs from a browser. Client users do not need to install GMG WebClient and just need a standard web browser with the Microsoft Silverlight plug-in. How to install the GMG WebClient web server 1. Run the GMG ColorProof installer and follow the instructions of the installation wizard. 2. Make sure the WebClient feature is selected on the feature list. (Click on the hard drive icon and select This feature will be installed on local hard drive. Per default, the GMG WebClient is not selected on the feature list.) 3. Click Next and complete the installation. 7 / 18

8 2. Summary Check List for Setting up the Server under Windows Fig. 1 Installing the GMG WebClient web server. 2.2 Configuring the Web Server under Windows (Config Tool) As the installation of the web server is completed, the default configuration can be changed or completed at a later point of time. You can choose between two configuration modes: Easy and Expert. Unless you want to customize all settings, we recommend to select the easy configuration mode and configure the web server as described in the following. How to configure the GMG WebClient web server 1. Select the configuration mode Easy and click on the Next button. 2. Enter a user name and a password and click Next. With the data, you create an administrator account for the login to the GMG WebClient interface which is accessed via a browser. It is recommended to write down the user name and password you have chosen and store it away in a safe place. 3. Click the Finish button to save the configuration. 4. Click Close to close the wizard or Back to change the configuration. Tip The user name and password can be changed directly in GMG WebClient, after the first login. 2.3 Opening the Web Server to Client Users (Windows System) Depending on your configuration, you might need to unblock the following ports to be able to allow users to access your web server: Standard http connection: 80 Secure connection via https: 443 If you are using the Windows Firewall, you can unblock the required ports by adding an exception to the firewall, as described in the following. How to configure the Windows 7 Firewall 1. Open the Control Panel, double-click System and Security. 2. Click Windows Firewall. The Windows Firewall dialog box is displayed. 3. On the left pane, click Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall. A list of allowed programs is displayed. 4. Click the Change Settings button above the list. 8 / 18

9 GMG WebClient Quick Start Guide (EN) 5. Enable World Wide web Services (HTTP). The required ports (port 80 and 443) are unblocked. 6. Click OK to confirm your changes. Fig. 2 Opening the web server to client users under Windows. 2.4 Connecting GMG ColorProof to the Web Server (ColorProof) In GMG ColorProof, on the System view > WebClient tab (1), you can configure the basic network settings for the connection between proof software and web server. After configuring these settings, you can start the connection by clicking the Connect button (2) as shown on the following screenshot. If you want the connection to be automatically established every time you start GMG ColorProof, activate the Connect Automatically option (3). As long as you are not disconnecting (by clicking the Disconnect button), the network connection between GMG ColorProof and GMG WebClient will remain active. Fig. 3 Connecting proof and web server software. 9 / 18

10 2. Summary Check List for Setting up the Server under Windows GMG WebClient settings in GMG ColorProof Group Server Address Communication Port File Transfer Port Temporary Folder Short description IP address or computer name of the computer you installed the GMG WebClient server on. If you installed GMG WebClient on the same computer as GMG ColorProof, you can leave the default localhost settings. Service port of the server used to establish the connection between GMG ColorProof and GMG Web- Client. The default network port is Service port of the server exclusively used for the file transfer between GMG ColorProof and GMG Web- Client. The default network port is Folder to which all files are temporarily uploaded to before they are automatically copied to the selected hotfolders in GMG ColorProof. 2.5 Checking the Required Services (Windows System) The services described in this chapter need to be run in the background for a proper communication between server, proofing software and client. After connecting proof software and web server as described in the previous chapter, it is recommended to check that the following services are running: WebService.Service Application Service How to check if a service is running Note The process and user interface might be slightly different under different operating systems. For further information, please refer to the Windows documentation provided by Microsoft. 1. In the Windows operating system, open the Services window (Windows 7: Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services). 2. Check if WebService.Service and Application Service are running. If not: Select the service you want to start and click Restart on the left side of the Services dialog. 10 / 18

11 GMG WebClient Quick Start Guide (EN) 3. Summary Accessing and Using the Client Interface from a Browser After you have set up the web server on a Windows system and connected GMG ColorProof with the web server, you can now log in to the client interface as the first administrator. The administrator account has already been created with the configuration tool as described in chapter "Configuring the Web Server under Windows (Config Tool)" on page 8. The following list provides you with a summary showing all steps and options for successfully using the client component of GMG WebClient. Please follow the See also links for detailed step-by-step instructions. Summary Client Interface Step/Option Supported OS Description See also First login as administrator We recommend to first login from the same Windows computer you installed the web server on to check if everything is up and running, before logging in from a Mac computer. "Logging in (Administrator)" on page 12 Optional: Set up an notification service As administrator, you can set up an notification service to be able to automatically send login data to new users. You can, of course, also manually send the login data and network address from your program. "Setting up an E- Mail Notification Service (Administrator)" on page 12 Set up new users as administrator As administrator, you can create user accounts on the Users view of GMG WebClient. To give a new user access to GMG WebClient, you need to send them login data and the network address of the web server. "Setting up New Users (Administrator)" on page 13 Accessing GMG Web- Client from other systems Start a browser and login to a user account to create jobs in a remote GMG ColorProof instance or enable the out-of-browser support to install and run the client as any other application, creating a shortcut on your desktop. "Creating Jobs" on page 14 "Using GMG Web- Client Out-of- Browser" on page / 18

12 3. Summary Accessing and Using the Client Interface from a Browser Step/Option Supported OS Description See also Editing jobs When uploading files to GMG ColorProof to get processed, custom spot colors or image channels may not be recognized. If this is the case, the corresponding job is put on hold and can be edited via the client interface. " Editing Jobs" on page Logging in (Administrator) The client interface that is accessed via a browser is the only graphical interface of GMG WebClient. As your standard browser does not know where the web server is installed, you need to enter the network address of the web server in your browser's address bar (1) as follows : <computer name or IP>/webclient. If you are accessing GMG WebClient from the same computer as the web server is installed on, please enter localhost as computer name into the address bar. After typing the network address and pressing the Return key, your browser displays the login screen of GMG WebClient. To login, you need to enter either the default credentials, or the user name and password you defined in the WebClient Config Tool (2). Fig. 4 Login screen of GMG WebClient. 3.2 Setting up an Notification Service (Administrator) After logging in, you can optionally set up an notification service on the System view of GMG WebClient for a conveniently automated sending of login data to new users. When setting up a new user, you can thus activate the option Send Login Data to User which generates an with login data and sends the defined login data to the address of the new user. This way, you do not have to manually set up an and copy and paste all data into it. How to set up an notification service Click the System button on the navigation panel on the left of the main window. Fill in the SMTP Server Address and SMTP Server Port of your outgoing mail. (The SMTP server address is what you use for sending s in programs such as Outlook Express. The easiest way to find the SMTP address in Outlook is to go to the Tools menu > Account Settings. Select your account and click on Change. The Change dialog is displayed, showing the required information under Outgoing mail server.) 12 / 18

13 GMG WebClient Quick Start Guide (EN) Enter a valid address (or user name) and the corresponding password which can be used for e- mail notifications by GMG WebClient. This is the data you usually enter when you check for new e- mails, either in an program such as Outlook or on a commercial mail account such as Google Mail. Enter a sender address the recipient can reply to. The sender address is the address that the recipients can correspond to (for example to ask for another password or a different user role). Send a test to make sure the settings have been set up correctly. Fig. 5 Notification Settings in GMG WebClient. 3.3 Setting up New Users (Administrator) As administrator, you can create user accounts on the Users view. To give a new user access to GMG WebClient, the notification system automatically sends login data to the specified address. Users can take different roles, as described in the following table. User Role Job Viewer Job Creator Administrator Description A user with a job viewer role is able to see and track all active or failed jobs from any connected GMG WebClient instance, but cannot create jobs. Job viewers can only see the Jobs and History lists and the Hotfolders. As a job creator, a user is allowed to create jobs by dropping files onto the displayed hotfolders. Job creators have no access to the Users and System view and cannot change any settings. As administrator, a user has full access to all views and settings. Administrators can create jobs, set up new users (or remove existing ones), change Hotfolder icons or change the System settings. How to set up a new user as administrator The following will show you how to set up a new user when starting the application for the first time, that is, as administrator without login information from a welcome mail. 13 / 18

14 3. Summary Accessing and Using the Client Interface from a Browser 1. Start a browser (for example Firefox). 2. Enter the computer name (or IP address) of the computer GMG WebClient is installed on into the browser's address bar as follows: <computer name/ip>/webclient. The login screen of GMG WebClient is displayed in the browser. 3. Login to GMG WebClient as administrator. (When logging in for the first time, enter the user name and password you defined as login data in the WebClient Config Tool.) 4. Click the Users view. 5. Click the New User icon in the upper left corner. The User Details dialog is displayed. 6. Enter user information such as the name, user role and address. 7. If you have set up an notification service, activate the automated sending of login information (Send Login Data to User) so that the system automatically sends a welcome mail with the login data and network address to the address of the new user. If you have not configured the notification settings yet, switch to the System view and fill in the required information or send the login information manually. 8. Click OK to confirm your settings. 3.4 Creating Jobs There is no installation required for using GMG WebClient on second systems. All you need to do is start a browser and login to a user account to create jobs in a remote GMG ColorProof instance. Jobs are created by dropping files into a hotfolder. How to create jobs via drag and drop 1. Start a browser (for example Internet Explorer). 2. Enter the GMG WebClient URL you received with your welcome . (Or click on the link in the .) A GMG WebClient login screen is displayed. 3. Enter your user name and the password. GMG WebClient is started showing the Jobs view. 4. Switch to the Hotfolders view. The hotfolders are sorted in order of priority. To have a quick access to the hotfolders you want to use more frequently, click on the star icon next to each hotfolder. This way, the hotfolder is added to the upper section of the view to allow a convenient drag and drop of files. 5. Drag-and-drop your files directly onto a hotfolder icon. The files are uploaded to the GMG WebClient web server. After processing, your jobs will be listed in the History view. 14 / 18

15 GMG WebClient Quick Start Guide (EN) Fig. 6 GMG WebClient showing the available hotfolders of the remote GMG ColorProof instance. Tip As administrator, you can select a different hotfolder icon for each hotfolder or even upload your own icons (JPG or PNG with 64 x 64 pixel). To change an icon, select a hotfolder and click the Change hotfolder icon button above the hotfolder list. 3.5 Editing Jobs With GMG WebClient, you can track the job processing in GMG ColorProof from a remote location and edit jobs that have been put on hold. These jobs can be opened and edited in the Jobs list of GMG Web- Client. With the Crop tool, you can proof specific parts of an image, for example, adverts from a magazine page. You can create multiple crop rectangles, each resulting in a separate job. If a job has been put on hold because a spot color / image channel could not be recognized (status: Spot color (s) not found), you have the possibility to map the image channels to spot colors from a spot color database, just as in GMG ColorProof. How to crop an image 1. On the navigation panel on the left, click Jobs. 2. Select the job that has been put on hold and click on the Edit Job button on the toolbar (or doubleclick the job). The Edit dialog is displayed. 3. Click the Crop button beneath the image preview. The Crop dialog is displayed. 4. Click on one corner of the desired crop area and drag your mouse to create the crop rectangle. You do not have to capture your crop at once, the rectangle can be moved and resized afterwards. 5. Optional: Drag the rectangle's corners or edges to change the dimensions of the selected area. 6. Click OK to confirm the image cropping. How to assign spot colors to image channels 1. On the navigation panel on the left, click Jobs. 2. Select the job that has been put on hold and click on the Edit Job button on the toolbar (or doubleclick the job). The Edit dialog is displayed, showing a list with the image channels of the image and the colors assigned so far. 15 / 18

16 3. Summary Accessing and Using the Client Interface from a Browser 3. Click in the Color column of the channel and select Choose Spot Color from the displayed dropdown list. Alternatively, you can select Define Spot Color for custom spot colors (= spot colors you define by tonal values instead of selecting them from a spot color set). The Choose Spot Color dialog is displayed. 4. Under Spot Color Set, select the spot color set which contains the spot color from the drop-down list. All spot colors contained in the selected spot color set are listed and visualized. 5. Select the correct spot color for the image channel and click OK. 6. Optional: You can add a gradation file by clicking Choose Gradation File in the Gradation column. 7. Optional: Click on the Refresh button to see your changes visualized in the image. 8. Click on the Apply button to confirm your changes. The job is updated and processed in GMG ColorProof. Fig. 7 Assigning spot colors in GMG WebClient. 3.6 Moving Jobs Between Printers Note You can move jobs between printers that use the same calibration set. Calibration sets can include several print modes with different printer and media types. If you use several printers for proofing, you can move jobs from one printer to another, for example, because the first printer is out of ink or already busy. Example: You have a 17" and 24" model of the same printer type. Both printers use the same calibration set. If one of the printers runs out of ink or paper, you can move its jobs to the print queue of the other printer without having to configure anything. Jobs can be moved between printers either automatically (System view > General tab > Productivity), or manually (drag and drop). 16 / 18

17 GMG WebClient Quick Start Guide (EN) Fig. 8 Pending jobs are automatically moved to another compatible printer. How to move jobs between printers manually You can move jobs by drag and drop or you can use the context menu when right-clicking a job in the Print Queue (> Move To). 1. Select two (or more) jobs with the mouse (while holding down the SHIFT or CTRL key or by clicking with the mouse and drawing a rectangle across multiple jobs). 2. Drag and drop the jobs from one row in the Print Queue to another (= from one printer to another printer). The selected jobs stick to the mouse pointer and are moved together with the mouse pointer. 3. Release the mouse button and drop the jobs onto the new Print Queue. All moved jobs are removed from the original queue and added to the new queue. The software validates whether the jobs are compatible with the new printer. If a job is not compatible with the new printer, the job will automatically be returned to the original printer. Fig. 9 Moving jobs between printers manually. 3.7 Changing the Print Media If you change the print media in your printer, you also need to change your media settings in GMG ColorProof accordingly. GMG WebClient gives you access to the media settings on the Output page. 17 / 18

18 3. Summary Accessing and Using the Client Interface from a Browser How to change the print media via GMG WebClient 1. On the Output page, select a printer and put it on hold by clicking the Hold button on the toolbar. The printer status changes to On Hold. 2. Click the Configure Printer button. The printer configuration dialog is displayed. 3. Under Printer Medium, select the medium type and size you are using. 4. Click on the Apply button to confirm your changes. The media change is applied in GMG ColorProof, automatically switching to the compatible calibration sets. 5. On the Output page, click on the Continue button on the toolbar to continue the processing and printing of the printer that has been put on hold. 3.8 Using GMG WebClient Out-of-Browser Though GMG WebClient is typically run within a browser, you can also enable the out-of-browser support to install and run the client as any other application. To do so, select the option Out-of-Browser on the login page. The out-of-browser version of GMG WebClient launches immediately after installation and shows the same behavior as the browser version. Fig. 10 Using GMG WebClient out-of-browser. 18 / 18