March 8 2015 Upgrade Release Notes

Virtual Publisher

• New split spread option added: Spread ads can now be automatically split when the advertiser approves the file. This both reduces unnecessary splits and allows publishers greater control over when spread advertisements are split.
• New custom insert system: Allows for creation of inserts which can have custom sized pages. Each page can be a different dimension in the insert.
• New feature allows archival of editorials: You can now archive and unarchive editorials from the editorials list view. This is helpful if you do not wish to remove an editorial but no longer wish to see it. 
• New option to approve whole editorial: We've added a new option which allows publishers to approve the whole editorial for a specific approval cycle.
• New spreads detail view: This view allows publishers to view and make notes while viewing spreads in the VP plan view. Please note this is the first version of this feature and more features surrounding it are coming soon.
• Now supporting Adobe Indesign CC plugins: All 3 new plugins are now available for download in the site download area.    
• New option to invite non-users to view VP Magazine viewer: This option now allows non-users to view the actively planned VP magazine through a private email link invite. 
• New Page Menu option to Swap Pages: This new VP feature allows publishers to "swap" all of the content on one page with another page. This includes all notes and details on the pages.
• Users can now see and make comments on the whole plan: This feature can be turned on in the user's plan display settings view. 
• New action to remove placed ads: This new action can be seen in the VP plan items list. This allows you to select and remove items directly from the plan and place them back in the clipboard. 
• New advanced action to copy plan editorial data to different publications. You can now copy editorials from one plan to another in the advanced actions menu.
• Notes can now be seen in the editorial details view.
• New option to force unlock read only plans. You must have "Only one user can edit the plan at a time" turned on for this to be visible.

SendMyAd

• New split spread option added: Spread ads can now be automatically split when the advertiser approves the file. This both reduces unnecessary splits and allows publishers greater control over when spread advertisements are split.
• New gridded laser PDF proof feature: The new gridded laser proof system allows you to create customized gridded laser proofs directly from SendMyAd. The gridded laser can include any variable of your required marks and image files, and can be automatically renamed and sent to your destination of choice. To learn more about our gridded laser feature please contact your sales rep for a demo today.
• New CT/Vector PDF feature: The new CT/Vector PDF feature can automatically create CT/Vector PDF versions of your ads for tablet workflows.  These files can be can be automatically renamed and sent to your destination of choice. To learn more about our CT/Vector PDF feature please contact your sales rep for a demo today.
• Custom Revision Limits for advertisers: If you have some advertisers who send multiple file revisions and you are ok with them sending more but do not want them to hit the imposed revision limit, you can now browse to your advertiser's details and increase their revision limit permanently. This can reduce frustration by some advertisers who send many revisions on a monthly basis.
• New additions to the customers list view: You can now see both advertiser users and the companies they work for. The new company details view also allows you to see exactly how many print ads the company has sent to you and which publications they are sending to.
• Languages & Units can now be associated with a branded domain: Publishers who have multiple branded domains in SMA can now associate a specific language with that domain.
• New bulk ad reservation creation system: This new option allows publishers to import multiple ad reservations to SMA through a CSV import. If you are interested in this feature please contact us as it must be first turned on.
• New data items available in the ad invitation and request email templates: We've added 4 new data variables in the email templates "Full Ad Size Label","Short Ad Size Label","Ad Size Trim","Ad Size Bleed" and "Ad Size Safety".
• New data items available in zip downloader: Several new variables added to the zipbundler downloader system. You can manage the downloaded name in your company profile settings area.

SendMyAd Tablet Ads

• New option to turn off EFT Tablet ads: This is helpful if you do not wish to receive EFT tablet ads.
• New option to set a different materials contact for tablet ads: You can see this new option in the publication setup if you have the tablet ads feature.
• Tablet ad sizes can now be custom sorted just as print ad sizes could be.

SendMyAd Digital Ads

•  New ability to create ad reservations for Digital Ads: If you have the digital ad portal option, you can now create digital ad reservations.

Minor Features/Updates

• Ad creator digital receipt added ad size field.
• "Has Reservations", "Ad Instructions", "Short Description" and "Publisher Info" fields added to custom ad view options.
• All add form fields now auto focus on the first form item in the list. This saves the user from clicking as much.
• SMA and VP reports views look the same and are available from the dashboard.