Adobe CC Integration

Kieran -- Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated. We actually didn't test it within Acrobat, I made an assumption it would work the same as InDesign. I have a question – in what type of work does it make sense to share a native InDesign or Photoshop file for review and approval? We tried uploading an InDesign file and it didn't create a proof -- it has to be a PDF for it to be turned into a Proof as far as I can tell. Were we doing something wrong? Did it create the Proof for you? This was the main thing that stopped us in our tracks. The point about Automated Workflows is a good one – we don't use that because we have unlimited variations on who approves what and when, and it doesn't work for us, too inflexible and difficult to manage. If we could create automated workflows using Role instead of Name, then it would be potentially useful. We could work around this if I could figure out how to get around not having to create a PDF to make a proof.

Hello! We've been testing internally and so far, we think it's great from a designer's perspective. They are able to upload documents and proofs for review directly within the CC program they're using. It supports even uploads of new versions over old ones. Obviously, it's not without its limitations though. Pros: Anyone using Adobe CC (PSD, AI, or ID) can upload documents or proofs directly to projects, issues, and tasks without ever leaving the program. Supports uploads of multiple version uploads. Can assign people to review/approve documents or proofs without leaving the program. Can directly make comments to a document without leaving the program (shows up in the document's "Updates" area, not in an active proof). Can see a "Worklist" of projects and tasks assigned to them that are incomplete, directly within the program (similar to the Home view). Can quickly see the overall status of a creative or proof within the program (the "S,O,C,D" for documents show up next to the creative and highlight in green when active to indicate the stage). Cons/Limitations: It supports only 3 Adobe programs currently (Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator). You cannot upload a proof without using "Automated Proof Workflows". You can circumvent this by creating a generic automated workflow in WF Proof that is open for people to freely add or remove proof recipients but it still seems silly that "Basic" uploads aren't supported. You cannot see the anything that happens within a proofing document without accessing WF/launching the proofing tool- no comments or markups are viewable within Adobe. Cannot close or resolve tasks. A designer's task would be to "Upload the Creative" but it doesn't have an option to complete their task after uploading. So they can use the plugin to upload, but will still have to mark the task "Done" within Workfront. Really depends on how your creatives work and the volume produced as to whether it would be truly beneficial. Hope that helps! Kieran McKinney GoDaddy

We have requested a proper demo before we start using it - as I am not a designer. I will let you know my findings from that. Why didn't you find it useful / time saving, as I will ask about your points also... Thanks! Miranda Rais GVC