LightSwitch takes away the repetitive tasks associated with receiving and sorting files. It automatically downloads files from one or more FTP servers, receives them as email attachments or handles hot folders. In a very flexible way files can then be sorted into different folders so that they are ready for processing.
Whenever needed, notification emails are sent to your customer service representatives or even directly back to the customers. LightSwitch can even deliver files through email or FTP to the next step in the workflow.
All this functionality is driven by the visual flow editor that is the core of all Switch products. The Flow Wizard makes the task of creating flows as easy as answering a number of uncomplicated questions, while the full power of the visual editor can be used after the Flow Wizard is finished to make adjustments or expand the flow.
Throughout LightSwitch, variables referring to different properties of a job and its embedded metadata can be used to dynamically customise how jobs are sorted and how tools act on them. That makes it possible to customise the subject of a sent email so that the name of the job is added exactly where needed or to sort a job based on an embedded XMP field.
Highlights:
• Save costs through automation of file reception and sorting
• Reduce repetitive tasks - free up creative people for creative tasks
• Make automated flows dynamic with easy-to-use variables
• Design flows with the Flow Wizard and the user-friendly flow editor
• Automate file retrieval from multiple FTP sites
• Easily support email-based file submission
• Send back notifications to customers
• Sort files in folders based on file type, naming convention, origin…
• Protect your initial investment by upgrading within the Switch product line
