Switch is an application that allows you to automate a number of tasks and processes,
such as sorting and renaming files, converting files to PDF, preflighting PDFs, and so on.
Every aspect of the process can be automated:
- Switch can pick up input files wherever you stored them.
- The tasks are executed without any manual intervention.
- Processed files are automatically placed in the appropriate location.
Working with Switch can save you a lot of time.
Modules
Switch is a
modular application. It consists of:
- A core engine module, which offers the basic functionalities (sorting, renaming,
splitting, merging, ... files).
- A number of additional modules, which you can purchase if you need more advanced
functionalities.
For example, if you want to use Switch to automate tasks performed by third party applications
(such as the Adobe Creative Suite), you need a license for the Switch Configurator module; if
you want to use database information in Switch, you need the Database Module.
For a complete overview, refer to the Switch Reference Guide.
Components
Switch consists of the following components:
- Switch Server is the core engine; it runs in the background, executing all
processes. It has no user interface and it is started and terminated by the Switch
Designer.
- Switch Designer is the user interface of Switch; the component you’re using when
working with Switch.
- Switch Web Portal allows you to connect to the Switch Server through a web browser
interface, for example to view log messages or to submit and check jobs without having to use
a Switch Designer.
- Switch Web Services takes care of all data communication between Switch and its
client applications (the Switch Web Portal, our customers' own clients etc.). It's part of the
default Switch installation.
- SwitchScripter is a separate application for use with Switch: it allows you to
create and test scripts for Switch. Note that you can only use SwitchScripter if you have
licensed the Scripting Module.