Graphics Server [2.1]

• Graphics Server (by Adobe Systems) [TLP]

Enhanced file format support

• Adobe Graphics Server software can read and write EPS and Portable Document Format (PDF) files.

• Graphics Server can read Adobe Illustrator files as it would PDF or EPS files.

• The Graphics Server flattening engine and optimization engine have been updated to support the new features in Adobe Photoshop 7.0, such as additional layer and text effects.

• Graphics Server can read and modify SVG files. It can also read in an SVG file and save out to PDF while maintaining the SVG file's vector components.

• Graphics Server can read in 16-bit-per-channel TIFF files.

Image metadata support

• Graphics Server can input/output XMP and EXIF.

• Graphics Server supports IPTC metadata.

• Metadata rules match Photoshop 7.0.

Image size and resolution handling

• Graphics Server provides all the major functionality of the Photoshop Image Size dialog box, including the ability to change image resolution.

Improved command coverage for CMYK images

• A number of manipulation commands in Graphics Server have been enhanced to operate directly with CMYK images (for example, Replace Pixels, Replace Text).

Clipping path support

• Graphics Server can read/write clipping paths for EPS, PDF, PSD, and TIFF.

• Graphics Server can convert clipping paths to vector masks.

Automate Imaging Tasks for Print and Web Workflows
Adobe Graphics Server software dynamically updates, modifies, and repurposes content for use in any application or delivery to any device. Images can be output as GIF, animated GIF, JPEG, PNG, WBMP, SVG, PSD,TIFF, EPS and Adobe PDF files. Newly added support for EPS and Adobe PDF files makes it possible to deploy Adobe Graphics Server 2.0 in high-resolution print workflows.

• Read/write EPS—Adobe Graphics Server 2.0 reads and writes both vector and raster EPS files in the same manner as Photoshop 7.0. EPS files are rasterized when opened with Adobe Graphics Server, providing the option to add new layers.
• Read/write Adobe PDF—Adobe Graphics Server 2.0 software handles generic Adobe PDF files in the same manner as Photoshop 7.0. The files are rasterized upon opening, offering the ability to add layers.
• Read Illustrator files—Adobe Illustrator files saved in EPS or Adobe PDF formats can be opened in Adobe Graphics Server. Using Adobe Graphics Server, you can easily generate thumbnails of Illustrator files for asset management systems and image portals.

Read and Write Industry-Standard Metadata Formats
Adobe Graphics Server software can read and write metadata in XMP (Extensible Metadata Platform); EXIF (Exchangeable Image File), the standard format for information about digital camera images; and IPTC (InternationalPress Telecommunications Council), the image metadata standard for news organizations. All metadata rules in Adobe Graphics Server match those in Photoshop 7.0. The ability to read XMP metadata allows Adobe Graphics Server to dynamically update an enterprise’s internal systems such as Content Management Systems (CMS) when new images containing metadata are received. Support for writing metadata enables Adobe Graphics Server to dynamically update an image’s metadata fields before the image is sent outside the system.

Manipulate Images in CMYK Mode
Adobe Graphics Server 2.0 lets you perform image modifications in CMYK mode, such as replacing text or pixels, thereby bypassing the need to convert images to RGB mode for editing. Maintaining the original image’s color space and profile preserves image quality and saves production time.

Take Advantage of Industry-Leading Photoshop Functionality
Support for flattening and optimization engines—By supporting the same flattening and optimisation engines as Adobe ImageReady 7.0 and the Save for Web functionality in Photoshop 7.0, Adobe Graphics Server 2.0 maintains the highest possible quality in rendered PSD files.

Image sizing and resolution control
Adobe Graphics Server 2.0 software provides all the major functionality of the Image Size dialog box in Photoshop 7.0, such as changing DPI and height/width. For instance,images can be automatically sized into rectangles of a specific height or width while maintaining aspect ratios.

Clipping path support
Adobe Graphics Server 2.0 reads and writes EPS, PSD, Adobe PDF, and TIFF images containing clipping paths. By handling clipping paths, Adobe Graphics Server maintains image quality and enables you to automatically create multiple renditions and dynamically update images that include clipping paths.For print-to-Web and print-only workflows, clipping path support ensures your images will be left intact.

Create Tightly Integrated, Efficient Workflows
Adobe Graphics Server is server-based software with Java, Perl, and COM SDKs and a command line, which allows it to be easily integrated into CMSs, asset management systems, and workflow management tools. The integration allows Adobe customers, partners, and resellers to create enhanced print and Web workflow
solutions that are robust, flexible, seamless, and efficient.

Adobe Graphics Server is tightly integrated with industry-leading Adobe image tools and file formats, allowing
you to work smoothly from image creation to the delivery of final, customized images in multiple formats. For example, you can use Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe GoLive and Adobe InDesign software to create new templates that are updated by Adobe Graphics Server.

Enables higher quality branding – automatically creates your images and graphics based on the most up-to-date, corporate-approved assets and templates.

• Adobe Graphics Server software makes it easy to present readable, brand aware, and localized text in customized images.

• Graphics Server provides direct integration with leading content management, asset management, and e-commerce platforms.

• Associate graphic elements with variables and use Graphics Server to handle the customization of text, color, size, etc.

• Graphics Server can dynamically generate charts and graphs based on input from the user and/or an outside source such as Nasdaq or your internal enterprise applications.

Automates the repetitive and costly manual work required to create print and Web content.

• Text replacement and image customization can be driven from business rules just like Web page text.

• Creating multiple versions of an image optimized to different viewing environments is virtually cost free.

• Graphics Server can automatically resize an image to create a thumbnail, regular size, enlarged, or full-screen view, or whatever size you specify.

• Reduce storage cost and complexity by storing one high-quality image file and letting Graphics Server dynamically repurpose it for multiple uses.

• Graphics Server can do batch processing to replace text or resize images throughout your entire site.

• Graphics Server provides color mode conversion with ICC profile support (CMYK to RGB).

• Graphics Server handles image optimization through automated output to various file formats (GIF, EPS, PDF, WBMP, etc.).

Integrate with your existing IT infrastructure for content management, asset management, and e-commerce.

• Graphics Server is directly integrated with the leading CMS, asset management, and e-commerce systems.

• Graphics Server supports a wide range of Web development programming interfaces, such as Java, Perl, and COM, so it will fit neatly into your existing Web content workflow or application server environments.

Integrate with Adobe tools and file formats for a seamless process from the creation of art to the delivery of final customized images.

• With Graphics Server, images can be stored as information-rich Adobe Photoshop (PSD) files.

• Adobe is the only company that can provide complete support of PSD files.

• Graphics Server recognizes all native PSD file settings and allows dynamic changes of text, color mode, and optimization settings.

• Designers can work directly within Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe GoLive, and Adobe InDesign applications to create new Graphics Server-ready templates that define hundreds of new images.

• Graphics Server will read/write EPS as Photoshop does.

• Graphics Server will read/write PDF.

Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server with SP6a or Windows 2000 Server

• Intel Pentium III, 500 MHz or faster processor
• 512MB or RAM per CPU (1GB per CPU recommended)
• Swap disk space: RAM size plus 256MB
• 350MB of available hard-disk space for installation
• CD-ROM drive

Sun Solaris 7 or 8

• Sun UltraSPARC IIi 440MHz processor (Enterprise 280R with two 750MHz UltraSPARC III or faster recommended)
• 512MB of RAM per CPU (1GB per CPU recommended)
• Swap disk space: RAM size plus 256MB
• 350MB of available hard-disk space for installation
• CD-ROM drive