Software manages construction and architectural documents.
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IDEAL PlanRoom customizable on-line document ordering and management system takes users from scanning, document acquisition, and indexing to job submission and Internet ordering. It incorporates thin-client technology and remote printing capabilities and includes project management tools as well as online calendar. Software enables online ordering from Print History as well as online ordering of color brochures, posters, or documents.Original Press Release:
IDEAL Introduces Instant Profit PlanRoom and Document Ordering System
A Customizable Online Document Ordering & Management System for Construction, Architectural, Facilities Management and Reprographics
July 9, 2003, Rockville, MD - IDEAL.com announces the new IDEAL PlanRoom, a customizable online document ordering and management system. The IDEAL PlanRoom is a complete, secure solution for Internet-enabled large format businesses. The system can be customized for use by construction companies, architectural firms, facilities management companies, reprographers, or any other business that relies on large format drawings, whether color or black and white. This unique system takes the user from scanning, document acquisition and indexing to job submission and on-line ordering. It offers quick view via thin client technology and remote printing at reprographic shops with IDEAL PlanRooms.
The IDEAL PlanRoom project management tools support the design, bid, construction and archive phases for any construction project. The online calendar for allows users to coordinate projects, schedules and deadline dates. IDEAL PlanRoom enables online ordering from Print History (jobs on file), as well as online ordering of color brochures and posters or of documents submitted online using a web browser (batch upload). With effortless job order fulfillment, the job ticket is sent to the customer's control point; it is reviewed, directed to appropriate printer and released. Print jobs can be archived or deleted.
The IDEAL PlanRoom can be hosted and owned by the individual company, so there are no concerns about files being located on an outside server. Because it is customizable, it can be "branded" to the individual company, or to individual projects. The IDEAL PlanRoom is not affiliated with Oce, Xerox, KIP, so it has an equipment-independent platform. The IDEAL PlanRoom is database driven, folder based, and customizable to disciplines and bid packages.
Other Features for Construction Applications Include:
Configure and distribute bid packages based on CSI (UCI) discipline division codes
Notify and send invitations via FAX, email, or both.
Manage bid responses via reports
Distribute list manager for General Contractors and Construction Managers, import list of Subcontractors from Outlook. etc., or enter manually. Supports groups for different disciplines.
Show (or not show) list of all planholders for any project.
Allow for General Contractor payment of sets and refundable deposits.
Other General Features Include:
Hi-speed thin client document viewing via web browser, runs without any plug-in; TIFF, CALS, PDF, PS (Level 3), PLT (HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL); AutoCAD ePlot DWF, DWG, DXF; Microstation DGN; ProE, Catia, Unigraphics.
Control whether or not a customer can self print documents, with or without allowance or charge
Customer can view WYSIWYG, including screening, shading, pen weights, etc. seeing exactly how it will look on paper, prior to ordering.
Online job submission via web browser with immediate ordering. Customer can upload and configure drawing sets and preview prints themselves, online.
Bulk file upload. Customers can send multi-file selection including folders, via drag and drop control embedded in the web page.
No client software installation, reducing your customer support cost.
Embedded RIP controller technology for super-fast viewing and printing
Job director with print queue
Direct small format work to network laser printers, supports tray selection, duplex, tc.
Support for large format color images 500MB+
Direct your color jobs directly to inkjet printers or RIP system, Canon CLC, etc.
Create multi-page TIFF and PDF of document sets; plans, specs, etc. for electronic distribution.
Credit card ordering through customer's SSL certificate from Verisign, or by using the affordable Payflow service on the web.
Calculate taxes on orders (state & municipal), if needed.
IDEAL.com develops, markets, and supports a wide range of color and monochrome scanning solutions for large format drawings and technical documents including operating software for scanners, intelligent raster and CAD software document management software, and online planrooms. For more information on the IDEAL PlanRoom or other IDEAL products, as well as tiff images, please contact Kathy Magenheim at 301-468-0123 ext. 1230 or contact via email at kmagenheim@ideal.com.
