DDM Focus Workshop - Automatic PDF generation with Folder Mill

Automatic PDFs with Folder Mill

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DDM Focus Workshop - Action Server Document PDFs (Folder Mill) is a training resource from CSI that shows how to configure Design Data ManagerDDM) and Folder Mill to automatically generate PDF documents from various documents in DDM

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What is Folder Mill?

Folder Mill is a software that monitors specific folders and automatically processes files placed there. By combining Folder Mill with DDM , you can automatically generate PDF versions of documents when they are saved in DDM's document management system.

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How does integration work?

By configuring DDM and Folder Mill together you can:

• Automatically generate PDF documents: When a document is saved in DDM, a PDF version is automatically created.
• Customize PDF output: Set specific parameters for PDF output, such as file name, layout and metadata
• Streamline workflow: Reduce the need for manual steps and ensure consistent document management.

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Benefits of automatic PDF generation

• Time saving: Reduces the time spent on manually converting documents to PDF.
• Reduced risk of error: Automation reduces the risk of human error in document management.
• Better traceability: Ensures all documents have a PDF version for easy sharing and archiving.

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For a more detailed briefing, it is recommended to watch the full video above from the workshop.