Operate in a web browser without specialized DTP knowledge
Because production can be handled in a browser, staff can create travel magazines, brochures and flyers without specialized DTP skills.
Travel XCMS
Travel XCMS Automated Travel Magazine Production System
Overview
Make travel magazine production smoother with Travel XCMS
Travel XCMS is a web-based production system for travel magazines, brochures and flyers. Teams can combine parts to create templates and layouts without specialized DTP knowledge. Existing manuscripts can also be reused in new manuscripts, improving efficiency and shortening production time.
Manage many template patterns
Combine pattern templates to create pages. Images can be trimmed freely and layouts can be adjusted as needed.
Create complex rate tables
Rate tables in many formats can be created easily from web screens, reducing data-preparation work.
Place parts and enter only the required information
When parts are placed, their configured input fields appear. Staff enter only the required information, avoiding unnecessary work.
Support diverse work styles
Travel XCMS requires no dedicated software installation. Pages can be revised and checked from a web browser, supporting flexible work styles.
Travel XCMS Benefits
Lower production costs
Because complex tables and pattern templates can be handled in a web browser, production time can be reduced. Data changes can also be reflected into DTP data quickly, reducing input errors and proofing costs.
Production by non-specialists
Browser-based operation enables staff without specialized DTP knowledge to participate in production work that previously required dedicated operators.
Operational improvement and efficiency
Travel magazines and flyers can be reused to create new data, improving efficiency across the workflow. Browser-based operation also supports varied work styles.
Travel XCMS Use Cases
Case 1
Before Implementation
Stores planned flyer content independently, but production requests had to pass through a production department and then a production company, increasing lead time.
Result after implementation
Travel XCMS lets store staff select templates from predefined patterns and enter the required information, making it possible to create and preview flyers locally and shorten production time.
Case 2
Before Implementation
Adding a new template required system development, creating extra cost.
Result after implementation
Users can combine configured parts to create templates, making more layout patterns available without additional development each time.
Workflow
Travel XCMS workflow
1
Production staffCreate parts
Use Adobe InDesign to create part data and base-page data, then register those parts in Travel XCMS. Registered parts can be combined to create and register layout patterns.
2
Production / sales staffCreate manuscript: layout settings
Create page layouts from registered patterns. Detailed adjustments such as part replacement and placement changes are also possible.
3
Production / sales staffCreate manuscript: data entry
Enter manuscript data. Plans and other information registered in the database can also be selected.
Benefit
Browser-based operation enables immediate preview of layout and input content, including detailed layout results.
4
Production / sales staffRequest proofreading
Send a proofreading request to the reviewer.
Benefit
Manuscript statuses such as proofreading requested, returned and approved can be changed and checked in the browser.
5
ManagerReview proofs
Review proofs using the output JPG proof files.
Benefit
Because corrections can be made in the browser, revised content is reflected and checked quickly.
6
ManagerSubmission lock and page composition
The administrator closes and manages submissions, then outputs final page layouts based on page-planning information.
Benefit
Restricting corrections after approval and closing helps prevent workflow accidents.
Functions
Travel XCMS feature overview
Manuscript creation: automatic rate tables
Rate tables in many formats can be created easily from web screens, reducing data-preparation work.
Manuscript creation: image trimming
Registered images can be trimmed in the browser. In addition to numeric entry, intuitive drag-based trimming is supported.
Manuscript creation: reuse and shared placement
Manuscripts can be created by reusing parts of another manuscript or using an existing manuscript as-is in another manuscript.
Proofreading
After manuscript creation, reviewers can proof output manuscript files in JPG format. Status changes such as proofreading requested, approved and returned can be handled with buttons.
Page composition
Data that has been locked for submission is composed in the web browser. Output PDFs can be downloaded locally.
Contact / Consultation
Discuss Travel XCMS implementation and operations
Tell us about your current workflow and requirements. We will guide you through suitable configurations, implementation steps, materials, demos and environment checks.
Requirements review
We clarify your workflow, production structure and data management requirements.
Materials and demos
We provide product materials and demo guidance based on your use case.
Environment checks
We review system requirements, integrations and operational prerequisites.