BETA Testers Wanted

toxicvoxel · 6 Dec 2008, 11:58

I am looking for a dozen or so Beta testers for a new web publication system I am developing.
Some of the sample output generated with the application can be viewed here:

http://www.cadmango.com/publo/galleries/g1
http://www.cadmango.com/publo/galleries/g2
http://www.cadmango.com/publo/galleries/g4

The application automatically creates an image gallery , .PDF's and ZIP files of your Sketchup images. More info can be viewed here: http://www.cadmango.com/publo

I will provide BETA testers with a full license when the application is released.

This application was born from my own need to format my Sketchup design images as drawings quickly before deadlines. Typically I would spend at least an hour or two creating the sheets in Corel Draw, resample the images and then add logos, file stamps & watermarks, then create PDFs and zip files for distribution to clients and consultants. In my own production environment this software is saving me loads of time as I can format 20+ sheets in about 5 minutes and have the benefit of a really slick download interface. I can also add support files (Cad drawings, .skp models etc.) as download items on the same interface if required in the distribution.

I would appreciate any input from folks on this forum. If I have any takers please register your email here:
http://www.cadmango.com/publo/beta

d.alexnine · 6 Dec 2008, 13:07

Wonderful interface, it is kinda similar to Liz Diller site while at the same time way more useful and different.

idraft · 6 Dec 2008, 13:22

What a great idea, and fantastically done..
cheers Jeff

dmatho · 6 Dec 2008, 14:43

Signed-up... Seems like a great resource for my students' on-line portfolios.

Cheers,

Diego -

Teezer · 6 Dec 2008, 15:42

That's really nice. I've been thinking about putting up my sketchup models on a page that my kids and grandkids could download and play with. This would be a great piece of hosting software.

I'm assuming that I could load the .zip file option with a .skp file rather than the image, or is the .zip automatically created from the image?

In any case, I'd probably buy a copy if it wasn't too pricey...

toxicvoxel · 6 Dec 2008, 16:24

Teezer,
There are essentially 4 optional download points which can be specified in any combination:

A PDF link to each image.
A combined PDF link of all image sheets.
A ZIP file of the source images.
A user specified file which can be anything (Eg. A .DWG, .SKP or a user ZIP containing anything you like.)

You can of course also replace the auto-generated PDF link files with your own pdfs.
I use that to publish CAD files to Acrobat and then generate images from there as source files for the gallery.
This configuration allows any level of control over what is available as downloads.

mateo soletic · 6 Dec 2008, 20:53

Looks great

Phil Rader AIA · 7 Dec 2008, 01:38

Email sent I'd be happy to test it. Your work flow headache's are similar to mine. A simplified and repeatable method would be welcome.

utiler · 9 Dec 2008, 01:26

PM'ed you also. would be happy to test it..

guzman tierno · 12 Dec 2008, 06:52

fantastically done..

perhaps it takes a little too much to load images when flipping pages,
I would like the possibility to zoom in more,

I only write this because you're testing,
but the interface is really well done,

toxicvoxel · 12 Dec 2008, 16:43

A help file is now available for download.
http://www.cadmango.com/publo/SUPPORT/HELP

linea · 12 Dec 2008, 19:24

Its great, just had my first go.

Being able to zoom in a little more would be nice but other than that I really like it and will make good use of it

jon