Easy to set up, easier to use
PLANPOINT runs as a SaaS solution and makes it very easy to plan and produce newspapers and magazines.
Automatic placement of display and classified ads, combined with flexible placement makes PLANPOINT the perfect solution for any size publishing operation.
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Automate floating of
display and classified ads
PLANPOINT automatically floats display and classifieds based on flexible stacking and classification rules. Modifications can be easily applied through software-assisted manual placement.
Full zoning capabilities
PLANPOINT supports multi-level zoning hierarchies. Navigating shared and zoned pages is easy while maintaining a good overview of the entire publication structure.
Zoning is easily configured and shared pages can be easily moved around without breaking relations.
Works with your editorial system
and directly with InDesign
Editorial integration
PLANPOINT sends plans to the editorial system and updates status fields to ensure everyone is up to date with planning progress.
InDesign integration
PLANPOINT also creates single- or multi-page InDesign documents that open directly from PLANPOINT. Changes from InDesign are updated in PLANPOINT.
Track ads from
production to page
PLANPOINT imports placement codes from the booking system to create dynamic run sheets. With optional integration to ADPOINT, PLANPOINT tracks ad changes from production to page.
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PLANPOINT FAQs
Take a look in the list below to find answers
to some FAQs relating to PLANPOINT
What booking systems does PLANPOINT connect with?
PLANPOINT connects with most popular newspaper ad booking systems. It also features a generic XML based booking import module making it possible to exchange booking information with most systems.
We already use ADPOINT - can we share the booking system integration between ADPOINT and PLANPOINT?
Yes. In fact PLANPOINT and ADPOINT shares the booking system integration which means there is only one interface to maintain.
Does PLANPOINT run in the cloud?
Yes. PLANPOINT was designed to run as a web application from the very beginning. This means that PLANPOINT can be deployed to run on premises or as a fully managed hosted solution in our cloud.
Does PLANPOINT support my language?
Oui! Si! Yes! Ja! PLANPOINT comes with support for English, French, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Spanish and Dutch as standard. Superusers can translate and modify languages to match local preferences. Documentation however is available in English.
Which editorial systems are supported?
Basically PLANPOINT uses a flexible XML based interface to feed page and placement information to the editorial system. This means that PLANPOINT can work with most editorial systems.
Is PLANPOINT just intended for large publishers?
No. In fact PLANPOINT can be used by smaller publishers with just 1 or 2 titles to large nation-wide publishers with many titles and editions. The strength lies in the flexibility of setting up and using production templates as well as the scalability built into the cloud technology on which PLANPOINT is based.
How is PLANPOINT licensed?
PLANPOINT can be licensed to run on your own premises or in our Fully Managed Cloud. We have different licensing models ensuring a high level of flexibility when you need to expand or reduce capacity.
Do we need an editorial solution?
No. PLANPOINT can export and open pages directly in InDesign through a freely distributable InDesign Extension. This means that smaller publications that are not managed by an editorial solution, can still be planned and dummied in PLANPOINT.
Can anyone modify pages?
Yes and no. PLANPOINT can lock pages to be touched only by certain users. On the other hand pages can also be opened for other users to take over.
What are the classification levels in PLANPOINT?
Classification levels are defined by super users. Four classification levels with individual sorting and header properties can be defined.
Still have questions?
To see a list of all PLANPOINT features check the
PLANPOINT Functional Fact Sheet
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