Adobe Version Cue Publishing Workflow

Class Description

Adobe Version Cue is an innovative file manager that ships with the Adobe Creative Suite. It allows you to easily track files, manage changes, and preserve versions of a file all from within the Adobe environment. You can say goodbye to complex file-naming conventions and endless searches for a particular file or version of a file. If you work in a group, you will no longer find your work overwritten by another designer. You can even initiate and manage a web-based PDF review with ease.

Whether you work alone or in a group, you can improve the way you manage your files by learning how to use Adobe Version Cue. This class outline will help you incorporate this new and fascinating technology into your specific workflow.

Class Objectives

Install, configure, and administer Version Cue.
Gain an understanding of the underlying technology.
Learn to use Adobe Bridge to access and manage Version Cue projects.
Discover the best practices for incorporating Version Cue into your workflow.
Learn to collaborate on projects within a workgroup.

Class Topics

Version Cue Environment and Navigation

Installing Version Cue
Configuring Preferences
Working with the Version Cue administration utility
Using Adobe Bridge to access Version Cue
Using the Adobe Dialog Box to access Version Cue

Setting up a Version Cue Workflow

Version Cue versus traditional file management
Setting up a single-user workflow
Setting up a small workgroup workflow
Setting up a large workgroup workflow
Establishing users and access privileges

Using Version Cue

Creating, editing, and managing projects
Embedding metadata into files and projects
Saving and managing versions
Creating and managing alternates
Backing up and restoring projects

Implement an Adobe PDF Review

Setting up a web-based review
Adding comments and markups
Managing comments & markups