Release Notes

We are busy people and are updating VIP all the time. Check back for a full list of feaures and fixes.

Version 4.2.1 26 Jul 2010

  • Upload PDF feature enabled

    Single or Multiple PDF files can now be uploaded directly to the clipboard ready for placement into the flatplan. For more details watch the tour video in the dashboard or view the user manual here

  • Repeat Advert feature enabled

    Adverts can now be repeated from archived issues into the clipboard of any open issue for that title. For more details watch the tour video in the dashboard or view the user manual here

  • Collections feature enabled

    Approved pages can now be listed and collected into a package. Packages can be downloaded locally or shared via email notification for a chosen third party to download direct. For more details watch the tour video in the dashboard or view the user manual here

  • Application Data Centralised

    All application data has now been centralised on the VIP4 servers to ensure data integrity, enable licensing and streamline further development.

  • Daemon engine refactored

    The daemon process engine has been refactored and optimised to ensure stability and allow future development of the product.

  • Preflight Reporting Improved

    Preflight now detects and reports folio code errors.

  • Live Statistics Improved

    The live statistics panel now report part page ad sizes.

  • Import Advert CSV

    Ability to export CSV from advert booking software to then import into VIP4.

Version 4.2 24 Aug 2009

  • Duplicate Flatplan feature enabled

    Flatplans can be carbon copied in seconds using the new Duplicate Flatplan feature. For more details watch the tour video in the dashboard or view the user manual here

  • Live Statistics feature enabled

    The new statistics feature keeps a live track on advertising and editorial totals allowing the status of a flatplan to be viewed at a glance. For more details watch the tour video in the dashboard or view the user manual here

  • Proof Launcher Zoom feature enabled

    Zoom and pan around any page using the new proof launcher zoom feature making text checking faster. For more details watch the tour video in the dashboard or view the user manual here

  • Preflight Error Reporting improved

    Visual preflight error reporting now available for failed or validate status pages. For more details watch the tour video in the dashboard or view the user manual here

  • Clipboard behaviour improved

    Advert and editorial names can now be viewed in thumbnail mode within the clipboard.

  • View Filter behaviour improved

    The selected view filter options are remembered when logging in and out of the system.

  • Support for Safari 4

    Full support for the Safari 4 web browser

  • Support for Internet Explorer 8

    Internet Explorer 8 now supported. Please consult the minimum requirements for full details here

Version 4.1.1 1 Jun 2009

  • Print Flatplan totally re-engineered

    We've had plenty of fun and games with this one! Having built and re-engineered Print Flatplan three times we think we've really nailed it this time and hope our users feel the same way too. For more details click here

  • Updated Marker Name behaviour

    Marker name behaviour has been improved to avoid truncation. For more details click here

  • Marker Text feature replaces Marker Info

    The Marker Info feature has been replaced with the Edit Text feature. For more details click here

  • Leading Zero support in page numbers

    Auto Refolio has been updated to support leading zero’s in page numbers

  • Updated Status Filter Views

    Status Filters have been streamlined and improved. For more details click here

  • Optimized User Interface

    The speed of the User Interface has been optimized to improve response time

  • Improved Behaviour for pages on Dispatched status.

    Pages on dispatch status can now be viewed in Proof Positive

  • Regions Support (in beta)

    Support for Regional languages. Feature in beta

  • Updated Image Library Behaviour

    Images can now be viewed and annotated via Proof Positive within the image library area. The Image Library button has been renamed to Asset Library.

  • Plug-ins Support for Windows XP

    The SendToVIP and BrowseVIP plug-ins are now available in Windows format for Adobe Indesign CS4.

  • Image Library renamed to Asset Library

    The Image Library area has been renamed to Asset Library.

Version 4.1 2 Mar 2009

  • Shared Notes feature enabled

    Key instructions can be communicated to all viewers of the flatplan quickly and easily using Shared Notes. For further information please view the user manual here

    To see a video of shared notes in action click here

  • Offsite Backup feature enabled

    Delivered Assets are now backed up automatically providing disaster recovery. For more information click here

  • Refolio All feature enabled

    All pages set to refolio status can now be refolioed in a single click. For more information click here

  • Refolio By Section feature enabled

    All pages on refolio status within a defined print section can be refolioed in a single click. For more information click here

  • Download Assets feature enabled

    The indesign document and related images can be downloaded for a page from the proof launcher. Please note this feature applies only to pages delivered from Monday 2nd March 2009 onward. For more information click here

  • Additional Info in Markers feature enabled

    Additional information can now be placed on top of markers which are broadcast to all viewers of the flatplan. For more information click here

  • Part Page Marker behaviour improved

    Part page ads names now appear on flatplan.

  • Clipboard Interface improved

    The clipboard area has been updated and can now be hidden and shown via a tab.

  • Ad clipboard behaviour improved

    Ads can now be approved in the clipboard area.

  • Flashplayer support updated

    VIP4 now supports flashplayer 10.0.2.54

  • Dispatch process improved

    Dispatched asset archiving process has been streamlined and improved.

  • Decline process improved

    Declined asset process streamlined and improved.

  • News feed enabled

    Breaking News now available to view here

  • User Login Notification

    Notification has been improved to show when users log into the system. This appears as a message that briefly appears in the bottom right of the flatplan.

  • SendToVIP Behaviour improved

    Folio number list now appears in numerical order.

  • Print Flatplan behaviour updated

    The print flatplan feature has been updated. For details of what Print Flatplan can do in version 4.1 click here

Version 4.0.5 3 Nov 2008

  • Print Flatplan feature enabled

    The flatplan can now be printed to A3 size. There are known issues with this feature. To view them please click here

  • Save Flatplan to PDF feature enabled

    The flatplan can be saved to PDF at A3 size. There are known issues with this feature. To view them please click here

  • Improved marker behaviour

    Deleted markers are now removed from both flatplan and the SendToVIP plug-in interface.

  • Removed marker name truncation

    Longer marker names can now be entered into the flatplan without being truncated.

  • Removed section name truncation

    Longer section names can now be entered into the flatplan without being truncated.

  • Dispatch area improved

    Refreshing in the dispatch area has been improved to prevent the need to scroll when dispatching pages.

  • Flashplayer 10 support improved

    The Download PDF function now works with Flashplayer 10. Flashplayer 10 is still under testing and is not fully supported as yet.

  • Send For Approval size limit increased

    The size limit of assets delivered by Send For Approval has been increased to 1gig to cater for pages containing large images.

  • Ad ingestion behaviour improved

    Ads behaviour sent via the uploader now more stable.

  • User Interface update

    The user interface has been improved and updated for markers in the flatplan.

Version 4.0.4 10 Oct 2008

  • Permissions and Roles feature enabled

    Permission restrictions can now be applied across any user. Permission sets can be stored as roles for convenience.

  • Added online support

    A regularly updated help and FAQ’s area is now available online at vipfour.com.

  • Improved auto refolio behaviour

    Pages without folio codes can now be moved around the flatplan without the need to refolio.

  • Growing and shrinking of flatplan behaviour optimized

    The flatplan can be increased or decreased in size from any position without the need to refresh. Updated rules are in place to prevent flatplan size changes in case pages are on sent status.

  • Improved part page markers

    Empty or occupied part page markers can be moved anywhere on flatplan or clipboard without need to refresh.

  • Spot colour feature enabled

    Spot colour support now enabled. Pages with spot colours can now be sent into the flatplan or clipboard.

  • Indesign Plug-ins updated

    The plugins for Indesign have been updated to version 4.0.2. Improvements include updated permission control and optimized delivery behaviour for both Send For Approval and Send For Production options.

  • Dispatch area improved

    The dispatch interface has been updated and improved. It now includes folio number, section name and asset id for pages on approved and sent status in the system.

  • Section interface updated

    Section duplication issues within the interface have now been resolved.

  • Marker rules updated

    Markers rules now prevent duplicate names to avoid confusion during dispatch process.

  • Dispatched page behaviour updated

    Dispatched pages are now locked on the flatplan and can only be removed with required permission.

Version 4.0.3 26 Sep 2008

  • Digital dummy optimized

    The scaling of pages within the digital dummy has been improved.

  • PDF download behaviour updated

    Downloading of PDF files within the proof launcher now available across all production states.

  • Advert delivery process optimized

    DPS and Single page adverts behaviour improved on delivery for initial creation and movement from clipboard to flatplan.

  • Support request form activated

    Support requests to Product Support team now submissable via form in dashboard area.

  • Feature request form activated

    Feature requests direct to Product Development team now submissable within support area on website.

  • Log in behaviour improved

    Manual browser refresh on first log in no longer required.

  • Application scaling optimized

    Window scaling issues now resolved.

  • Marker behaviour improved

    Editorial marker behaviour optimized for movement between flatplan and clipboard.

  • BrowseVIP updated

    The browse VIP plugin now supports spaces in filenames.

Version 4.0.2 8 Sep 2008

  • Dashboard user interface behaviour improved

    The dashboard now displays title and issue selection in a clearer and easier to read format.

  • Clipboard to flatplan behaviour improved

    Page movement behaviour from flatplan to clipboard and vice versa has been further improved.

  • Edit pages interface improved

    The edit pages area has been improved visually to allow display of longer page numbers.

  • Tool tips implemented on Flatplan

    Tool tips are now appearing on the flatplan to allow display of markers with long names.

  • Ad marker behaviour updated

    Ad markers now default to 'Display' type on creation.

  • Dispatch center user interface updated

    The dispatch center interface now includes additonal columns of data related to file names and delivery status.

  • Manual refresh feature implemented

    A manual means of refreshing the flatplan has been made available. This allows the flatplan view to be refreshed without having to reload the entire page. This will only be required in the rare event of a display problem.

  • Marker editing enhanced

    When inserting or editing existing markers the cursor now defaults to the marker name field.

  • Build number shown on loading screen

    The software build number is now automatically shown on the splash loading screen.

Version 4.0.1 5 Sep 2008

  • Increased speed of interface

    The underlying code has been refactored and optimized to increase the overall speed of the interface.

  • Enhanced flatplan behaviour

    The rules determining flatplan behaviour have been enhanced and fine tuned.

  • Enhanced flatplan to clipboard movement

    Page movement behaviour from flatplan to clipboard and vice versa has been optimized.

  • Page ingestion refined

    Behaviour of page ingestion to markers and clipboard enhanced.

Version 4.0 1 Sep 2008

  • Entire rebuild of software & hardware

    VIP4.0 is intended to replace all previous versions. It has been completely redesigned and rebuilt from the ground up using the latest technology to deliver a collaborative and realtime flatplan solution from ingestion to delivery.

  • Added dashboard functionality

    The dashboard is the home location when logged in. It contains FAQ’s, news and help and allows you to jump straight to your title.

  • Added marker functionality

    Markers indicate on the flatplan where editorial and advert positions are intended to go. Markers can be edited, extended, reduced and deleted.

  • Added part page marker functionality

    Part page markers can now be indicated on the flatplan for advert and editorial content.

  • Added drag and drop functionality

    Markers and pages can be moved around the flatplan or to the clipboard using simple drag and drop.

  • Added clipboard functionality

    The new clipboard can hold markers or pages either individually or as multiple stacks.

  • Added refolio functionality

    Pages can now be refolioed at the click of a button.

  • Enhanced view filtering

    The flatplan now has more viewing filter options to customize the view to suit.

  • Added sections functionality

    Section breaks can be entered into the flatplan.

  • Added page insertion functionality

    Pages can be inserted into any point on the flatplan.

  • Added print functionality

    The flatplan can be printed locally or saved to PDF.

  • Improved process queue integration

    The queue for all pages processing on the system can now be seen in within the flatplan.

  • Send indesign page to marker

    Indesign pages can be sent to named marker positions rather than to static folios.

  • Send indesign page to clipboard

    Indesign documents can be sent to the clipboard incase a position on the flatplan has not been chosen.

  • Send indesign page for production

    Entire indesign documents can be sent to the VIP team to colour manage and plan. These can then be sent to the flatplan.