New version of TCP-IP XT enables complete remote control of Atomik 3.0 for automated QuarkXPress-to-XML conversion

The new version of Techno Design's remote control automation software, TCP-IP XT 1.4, now includes support for Atomik 3.0 Developer Edition.

TCP-IP XT is a platform, location, database and development environment independent scripting command set that supports over 320 commands for controlling the QuarkXPress user-interface functionality through a remote TCP/IP connection. The new version includes commands for controlling Atomik 3.0 Developer Edition, thus enabling automated QuarkXPress-to-XML conversion, remotely, over any TCP/IP connection. Once in XML, content can easily be published to Web, stored in a database, a content management system, licensed for additional revenue and more.

"It seemed an obvious thing to do, using TCP-IP XT to drive Atomik 3.0, as both products are extremely complementary," said Paul Vallance, Product Manager for Techno Design's database publishing solutions. "Validated XML export will become the standard method of storing and repurposing information from QuarkXPress, so why not use TCP-IP XT to make this functionality available over any TCP/IP connection bringing further integration possibilities and remote control."

Closer Integration
Atomik 3.0 Developer Edition contains all the functionality of the standard version of Atomik 3.0 plus tighter third party integration and automation functionality.

"The new support for Atomik 3.0 in TCP-IP XT makes a powerful solution for publishers seeking automated QuarkXPress-to-XML conversion," said Gavin Drake, Easypress Technologies Marketing Manager. "Customers, developers and system integrators now have an additional method of integrating Atomik 3.0 into larger print and web workflows, in this case remote controlling Atomik using TCP/IP commands.

The Developer Edition of Atomik supports automation and integration through AppleScript, AutoPilot XT (www.callas.de) and the XTension-to-XTension call interface. Support for these technologies and products enables Atomik 3.0 Developer Edition to become an integral component of editorial and workflow systems as well as other 3rd party applications. TCP-IP XT 1.4 is the first 3rd party XTensions software to take advantage of XTension-to-XTension call interface only weeks after Atomik 3.0 was launched at Seybold New York.

About Techno Design
Techno Design (www.techno-design.com) specializes in the development of computerized applications, extensions or plug-ins for a wide variety of production processes, and has a broad experience and knowledge in graphics art industry. Working in close cooperation with graphics art companies, Techno Design has many facilities to try out new products and techniques in practice.

Published on the 25th March 2002