More information on the following link.
http://www.enfocus.com/en/support/knowledge-base/whats-new-in-pitstop-pro-11-update-1

Here's a nice little utility, it's a searchable list of available actions within PitStop Pro and Server.
When you select an action you also get a short description of it's functionality

http://www.enfocus.com/en/support/action-manual-search

Hi all, first of many. Will try and keep the list current.
http://www.enfocus.com/learn

Already using one of our solutions or are you eager to learn what our solutions are about?
Enfocus helps you out on several Switch and PitStop topics. Have a look at our agenda and register for free.

http://www.enfocus.com/learn

Ok so we are in planning for a new update of PitStop Pro, and you all get to request one new feature, or one improvement to an existing feature!

We are throwing this out to a lot of our users, so please don't be shy. The one that we get asked for the most obviously has the best chance to make it to the release....

Looking forward to the feedback

Hi all
Looking for pdf files with problems for some internal training I am doing with the developers of PitStop.
The files will be deleted immediately after the session and I can guarantee they won't be used for anything else.
I'm looking for PDF's with the typical issues, missing fonts, low res, rgb, no bleed - the badder the better.

if you have anything you can let me have please mail me at andrewb@enfocus.com and I'll give you some ftp details where you can drop them.

thanks in advance

abc

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs051/1101412973120/archive/1109491282283.html

Enfocus PitStop Keeps Production Professionals at the Head of the Class with New 'Smart Preflight and Correction'   

The World's Leading PDF Quality Control Solution Celebrates 15th Birthday with Milestone Version 11
 
9 March 2012 -- LISBON -- Over 130,000 Enfocus
Smart Preflight Explained
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PitStop users worldwide will benefit from significantly more accurate and flexible PDF preflight and correction when Enfocus releases PitStop Pro and PitStop Server 11, at drupa 2012. PitStop 11's "Smart Preflight & Correction" is a key Enfocus advancement that allows real-time interactions of user or job-fed Preflight Profile settings. 

The automated use of metadata (e.g. JDF and XML) for job processing, via PitStop Server, introduces a new level of automation.

Enfocus PitStop Pro and Server users repeatedly say that their PitStop preflight solution is the most crucial contributor to the success of their PDF workflows. "PitStop 11 allows customers to continue to use their familiar PitStop technology while moving into this new era of preflight," says Enfocus Product Manager for PitStop Pro and PitStop Server, Leen Vanmaele.

Preflight made Specific to Each Job
Vanmaele says the company has been working to make the preflight process more accurate, and specifically reflective of individual job requirements. In sum, she explains that organizations have not been able to take full advantage of PitStop's preflight and correction capabilities, because creation of individualized preflight checks and fixes for each job required highly time-consuming creation of a different Preflight Profile for every possible combination of values and conditions.[1]

New PitStop Pro and PitStop Server 11 unleash the full power of the checking and correction options available in the PitStop engine with user-fed or automatic, job-fed values. These are used by the Preflight Profiles to direct which checks and fixes should be over-ridden and open to change at job run-time. Fast and correct linking of the PDF with customers' specific requirements makes service faster and more accurate. Overall quality is improved and processes are standardized.

PitStop Pro 11 PitStop Pro 11 will give its customers the ability to use smart values to check and correct a PDF; while PitStop Server 11 users can enjoy a completely hands-off, new level of automation. In the latter case, PitStop Server preflight settings and values can be driven by job-specific information such as JDF or XML job tickets, often generated by a MIS or an Ad Booking system.

Additional Features: Streamlined Interface and Smarter Text Editing
Additional improvements and changes to PitStop 11 include a cleaner, more streamlined interface making preflight and result navigation more user friendly.

PitStop 11 also brings smarter text editing. For instance a handy "Find and Replace" text tool allows PitStop Pro users to quickly find text and, if desired, can immediately replace it while maintaining the PDF's existing format. Text is also automatically re-merged on a single line, if needed. This will significantly improve ease of use and editing capabilities.

 
PitStop Server Customers Will More Easily Move into Smart Automation
Research data shows that PitStop Server 11 users PitStop Server 11will be well positioned to move into more advanced, digital workflows where metatagged, JDF, and XML-embedded files interact intelligently with production processes along the way.

As PitStop Server customers become more familiar with utilizing metadata, they will aim to achieve end-to-end automation within a workflow. Switch 11, Enfocus' new modular automation solution, is the answer to these users.

"Enfocus continues to improve production environments in a profound, yet logical, way," says Fabian Prudhomme, Enfocus VP. "We round the next curve before our customers do, so that we're ready for them when they reach their next goal or destination."

Availability
Beginning immediately, users purchasing or upgrading to PitStop Pro / Server 10 now will be entitled to a free upgrade to PitStop Pro / Server 11, until the actual release date.

Pre-drupa promotions are also available through Enfocus resellers.
PitStop Pro 11 and PitStop Server 11 will be available by beginning of May, drupa.
For more information on promotions and pricing, please contact your local reseller, or Enfocus, at: sales@enfocus.com.

 

 

Enfocus have made it easier to test their PitStop Connect delivery tool.

This allows you to give pre-configured branded droplets to your customers which can preflight, fix and colour manage PDF files on their desktop prior to delivery to your production site, this enables fixes like embedding missing fonts etc before the file even reaches you.

Previously you would need to have installed the software to try this application, but you can now easily test the concept by downloading 'connectors' which will allow you to evaluate the customer experience without the need to install anything.

You can access the connectors on the following link:
http://bit.ly/A2MMTL

Would be interested in any feedback

Hi all
Interested to find out more about the use of the colour management functionality and what you think of it
If you do use it what can we do to improve it?
If you don't use it why, and what tools do you use instead?