Adobe InDesign CS4 Server

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The InDesign CS4 Server layout engine
Solutions powered by InDesign CS4 Server
Support for InDesign CS4 Server

Developing your own solution powered by InDesign CS4 Server
Technical details
Licensing InDesign CS4 Server

The InDesign CS4 Server layout engine

What is automated publishing?

Automated publishing offers enterprises and other businesses a new way to optimize professional publishing workflows, increasing efficiency and return on investment (ROI). Traditionally, all design, layout, and typography tasks have been done by highly trained professionals working with a desktop application like Adobe InDesign. Automated publishing allows a significant portion of that work to be performed automatically or by nonexpert users working through a web interface. As a result, companies are able to save, time, labor, and resources, while increasing the effectiveness of their communications.

What is InDesign CS4 Server?

Adobe InDesign CS4 Server is a layout and composition engine that powers automated publishing solutions. Based on InDesign CS4, it offers the ability to automate the proven design, layout, and typographical capabilities of the desktop application and deliver the same output quality you would expect from Adobe Creative Suite® software.

InDesign CS4 Server is a proven and tested application, used every day by some of the world's most successful businesses. Adobe's partner and developer networks have created solutions that enable customers to increase ROI in many ways, including:

Centralizing resources
Reducing staffing needs for repetitive processes
Increasing the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
Efficiently publishing worldwide
Reallocating creative resources to more business-critical tasks
Generating new revenue streams

Why should I choose InDesign CS4 Server as the layout engine for my automated publishing solution?

While automated publishing, web-to-print, and Variable Data Publishing (VDP) are relatively new concepts, InDesign CS4 Server is based on proven technology used every day in professional publishing. Advantages of using InDesign Server include:

InDesign CS4 Server works natively with InDesign templates. Other solutions must convert those templates to their own formats, risking a change in the designer's intent. Only InDesign CS4 Server delivers true layout, typographic, and composition fidelity with InDesign CS4.
InDesign CS4 Server can extend the power of InDesign CS4 beyond highly trained creative teams.
InDesign CS4 Server fits smoothly into your current Adobe workflow.
InDesign CS4 Server is robust and can scale to the needs of today's businesses.
InDesign CS4 Server is designed to allow you or your development partner to create a custom user interface and solution tailored to your specific workflow and requirements.
InDesign CS4 Server shares the same scripting model and SDK as the desktop version, allowing you to port existing scripts and plug-ins to the server platform.

Who is using InDesign CS4 Server today?

Solutions powered by InDesign CS4 Server are used by both enterprise-level and smaller businesses. Prominent customers include 3M, Dunlop Tires, Goodyear, Henkel, Hyatt, Lufthansa, Shell, and Singapore Airlines.

How does InDesign CS4 Server differ from InDesign CS4 and InCopy® CS4?

InDesign CS4 Server is based on the desktop version of InDesign, but there are important differences:

InDesign CS4 Server has no built-in user interface.
Like InDesign CS4, InDesign CS4 Server can be driven through scripting and C++ plug-ins. However, InDesign CS4 Server can also be driven through a SOAP interface or Java™ APIs.
Solutions powered by InDesign CS4 Server can scale as requirements change, with support for multiple instances running on multiple processors.
InDesign CS4 Server has been rigorously tested to ensure it delivers long periods of continuous uptime.
InDesign CS4 Server has been designed and tested to work on the server versions of the Windows® and Mac operating systems.

InCopy CS4, also based on InDesign CS4, is a copyediting and copyfitting tool for use in publishing workflows. While InDesign Server does not replace InCopy, it can provide similar functionality in an automated publishing solution, often in the form of a web-based editor. These solutions can exist on their own or as part of a desktop InCopy workflow.

What are the new features of InDesign CS4 Server?

InDesign CS4 inherits all of the core creative and production features of InDesign CS4, including improved preflight and PDF capabilities and support for cross-referencing. Like InDesign CS4, it also has support for InDesign Markup Language (IDML). Its server-only features include:

New performance monitoring capabilities
Support for Windows 64-bit systems
Support for IPv6

How does InDesign CS4 Server integrate with an existing Creative Suite workflow?

If your company uses Creative Suite software, like InDesign CS4, InDesign CS4 Server can import content from many of those desktop applications. InDesign CS4 server can also export content in a number of formats used by Creative Suite applications, including for example, XFL for use with Adobe Flash® Professional.

What kinds of output can be generated from InDesign CS4 Server?

InDesign CS4 Server provides the same export capabilities as InDesign CS4 and can export in a number of formats, including INDD, Adobe PDF, EPS, PostScript®, XML, JPEG, XHTML, SWF, XFL, IDML, and InDesign snippets.

What are the minimum system requirements for running the InDesign CS4 Server engine?

The minimum system requirements for the InDesign CS4 Server engine can be found on the system requirements page.

Solutions powered by InDesign CS4 Server

What is the difference between InDesign CS4 Server and an automated publishing solution powered by InDesign CS4 Server?

InDesign CS4 Server is a layout and composition engine. Only by combining it with other software components can you build an end-to-end automated publishing solution.

What type of automated publishing solutions can be created with InDesign CS4 Server?

Because InDesign CS4 Server has access to all the functionality of InDesign CS4, its potential applications are endless. Today, the six most common types of solutions powered by InDesign CS4 Server are:

Web-to-print
Brochure and collateral creation
Catalog publishing
Self-service advertisement creation
VDP
Editorial workflow automation

Who provides automated publishing solutions powered by InDesign CS4 Server?

Adobe solution partners provide both prebuilt and custom solutions. For a list of partners, see the InDesign CS4 Server partner finder. Adobe also offers support for in-house development teams that build their own custom publishing solutions.

What is web-to-print?

Web-to-print refers to solutions in which customers use a web interface to access an automated publishing workflow. For example, a web-to-print solution might display a template on a web page to a user. The user could then create a version of the document by accessing and changing content displayed in the browser.

What is VDP?

Variable Data Publishing (VDP) refers to solutions that use database information to automatically populate templates and create many versions of the same document, each intended for a different person. As a result of this personalization, VDP campaigns often produce higher response rates than traditional marketing and advertising.

What's the difference between VDP and web-to-print?

Today, the definitions of web-to-print and VDP are blurring. Some solutions now combine elements of both VDP and web-to-print — for example, a website that allows users to create, preview, and edit VDP jobs combines the technologies.

What is Adobe Scene7®?

The Adobe Scene7 hosted media platform is an easy-to-use streamlined publishing system for cross-media workflows. It is a solution for e-commerce and multichannel marketing companies worldwide that need to publish rich content to engage their audience and drive online business. For more information, visit the Scene7 web pages.

How is InDesign CS4 Server different from Adobe Scene7?

Scene7 offers an Adobe hosted, end-to-end system for cross-media publishing for small, medium, and enterprise-level businesses. InDesign CS4 Server is an automated layout and composition engine that drives automated publishing solutions. Both of these provide web-to-print and VDP capabilities. To understand which is the most appropriate in your case, contact your Adobe representative.

What kind of ROI can I expect from a solution powered by InDesign CS4 Server?

With automated publishing solutions, it's tempting to see ROI solely in terms of reduced labor costs. However, Adobe customers are realizing additional measurable benefits from InDesign Server. For example, geographically dispersed organizations can use web-to-print solutions to reduce costs through more efficient workflows. Creative agencies and marketing departments can eliminate repetitive tasks and focus their resources on winning new business and devising new solutions. Marketers can target their catalogs and brochures more effectively using VDP, improving response rates up to 20%. Publications can lower the cost of ad creation and other parts of the sales process, while decreasing the lead time necessary to produce an ad. In other words, InDesign CS4 Server allows businesses to create automated solutions that reflect their workflows and deliver ROI in multiple ways.

How do I find the right Adobe partner to provide my solution?

Because there are now many partners offering automated publishing solutions powered by InDesign CS4 Server, it's important to research your options before making a partner choice. When speaking to partners, begin by outlining the intended workflow and the high-level business results you would like from a solution. Be sure to establish clear criteria for success. InDesign CS4 Server offers great flexibility, and you should be able to find an existing solution or a partner who can build one customized to your needs.

A list of potential partners can be found through the InDesign CS4 Server partner finder.

Support for InDesign CS4 Server

How does Adobe support InDesign CS4 Server?

Adobe provides two types of support for InDesign CS4 Server. The first is developer support. This is designed for those developing solutions and allows for the purchase of support cases as needed.

The second type of support, Adobe Platinum Maintenance and Support, is intended for the end customer of a solution. Platinum Maintenance and Support provides free upgrades and enables you to receive bug fixes and updates. It also allows a development partner to engage with Adobe on your behalf for other necessary development-related support. If you are developing your own in-house solution, Platinum Maintenance and Support also provides an unlimited number of developer support cases.

If you are an Adobe partner developing a solution, you should probably purchase development support cases only. If you are a customer purchasing a solution from a partner, you need to purchase Platinum Maintenance and Support when you buy InDesign CS4 Server. If you are a customer developing an in-house solution, you have two choices: You can either purchase InDesign CS4 Server and enroll in Platinum Maintenance and Support at the beginning of your development process, or, while developing, you can use a free-of-charge developer license and purchase development support cases. However, when you deploy your solution, you are required to have Platinum Maintenance and Support.

What is included in Platinum Maintenance and Support?

Platinum Maintenance and Support is a comprehensive package designed to meet the needs of companies deploying publishing solutions. It provides a range of support services and offers personalized service and a deeper understanding of the customer's technical requirements, through senior-level technical support consultants. It includes:

Service for up to four authorized technical contacts from your organization
Unlimited phone, web, and e-mail access to Adobe Platinum support consultants
Priority-level case response times
Unlimited access to the online support service, eSupport
Remote diagnostics
Product upgrades
Maintenance releases
Eligibility for patches and hot fixes

Developing your own solution powered by InDesign CS4 Server

What skills do I need to develop my own automated publishing solution?

You should have a track record of building publishing solutions and a working knowledge of some of the following: C++, scripting, SOAP, Java, and XML. Ideally, you should also have some experience developing for the desktop version of InDesign so that you understand the challenges associated with automated publishing.

InDesign CS4 Server also includes support for IDML, which allows you to represent the complete richness of an InDesign document in a published XML format. This provides new opportunities for developers who have experience creating and manipulating XML. Using IDML, you can build a large portion of a solution without InDesign scripts or plug-ins. Once you've created an IDML document, you then use InDesign CS4 or InDesign CS4 Server to render the document into an InDesign file format, such as INDD or PDF.

Are there any other requirements for developing with InDesign CS4 Server?

Commercial development partners are strongly advised to have a current membership in the Adobe Solution Partner Program, preferably at the Silver level. This membership provides a channel for receiving development support and other benefits tailored to the needs of commercial development partners, including complimentary software, upgrades of selected products, access to other Adobe SDKs, general technical information, and co-marketing opportunities. As of March 2009, the cost is $2,495 per year. Read more about the Adobe Solution Partner Program.

Customers performing their own in-house development can purchase single or multipack development cases. Visit the developer support page for more information.

Where can I get further information if I want to develop my own solution?

The InDesign CS4 Server pages on Adobe.com provide more information for those who want to develop their own solutions. In particular, see the build a solution page, which provides information for new partners and in-house developers.

Technical details

What development environments are supported by InDesign CS4 Server?

InDesign CS4 Server solutions can be developed for Windows Server® 2003, Windows Server 2008, and Mac OS X Server software, using a combination of SOAP, Java, AppleScript, JavaScript, IDML, Microsoft Visual Basic, or C++ plug-ins. Developers should consider creating the user experience with HTML, Java, Adobe Flash, or Adobe Flex software.

What languages are supported by InDesign CS4 Server?

InDesign CS4 Server supports the following languages: Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, and Ukrainian.

InDesign CS4 Server also ships with the following Proximity® language dictionaries: Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (Canadian), English (U.K.), English (USA), English (USA Legal), English (USA Medical), Estonian, Finnish, French, French Canadian, German (Reformed), German (Swiss), German (Traditional), Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian (Bokmal), Norwegian (Nynorsk), Polish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish (Castilian), Swedish, and Turkish.

Is InDesign CS4 Server scalable?

InDesign CS4 Server can scale to the requirements of individual businesses. Depending on the license you have purchased, you can run a single instance on a single processor or multiple instances running on multiple cores or processors.

Is InDesign CS4 Server multi-threaded?

InDesign CS4 Server is not multi-threaded. Scalability is provided through the ability to run multiple instances.

Will InDesign CS2 and InDesign CS3 scripts and plug-ins work with InDesign CS4 Server?

Scripts and plug-ins created for previous versions of the server and desktop versions of InDesign can be ported to InDesign CS4 Server, but may require the use of CS4 APIs in order to be 100% compatible.

What fonts does InDesign CS4 Server support?

InDesign CS4 Server supports OpenType®, Type 1, and TrueType fonts. All of the OpenType fonts that install with the desktop version of InDesign CS4 also install with InDesign CS4 Server. This set includes more than 80 fonts in multiple font families, including Adobe Caslon™ Pro, Adobe Fangsong, Adobe Garamond® Pro, Adobe Heiti, Adobe Kaiti, Adobe Ming, Adobe Song, Adobe Myungjo, Bell Gothic, Birch®, Blackoak®, Brush, Chaparral®, Charlemagne®, Cooper Black, Eccentric, Giddyup®, Hobo, Kozuka Gothic® Pro, Kozuka Mincho® Pro, Letter Gothic, Lithos® Pro, Mesquite®, Minion® Pro, Myriad® Pro, Nueva®, OCR-A, Orator, Poplar®, Prestige Elite, Rosewood®, Stencil, Tekton®, and Trajan®.

Customers or partners developing solutions with InDesign CS4 Server are licensed to distribute these fonts as part of their solutions.

Licensing InDesign CS4 Server

What is the licensing model for Adobe InDesign CS4 Server?

InDesign CS4 Server has several licensing models depending on the intended use of the server within your broader publishing solution. For more details, contact either your solutions partner or an Adobe representative.

How do I license InDesign CS4 Server and how much does it cost?

The most common way to license InDesign CS4 Server is as part of a broader automated publishing solution, built and sold by an Adobe partner. Because InDesign CS4 Server is only one component of a solution, the total cost will vary. Contact your solution partner for specific pricing information. If you are considering building your own solution and need the InDesign CS4 Server engine, contact your Adobe sales representative for licensing information.

Do I need separate licenses for backup or disaster recovery?

No. Copies of InDesign CS4 Server can be made for disaster recovery or backup in accordance with the license, but they cannot be used for live production unless the production server fails. These copies should not be confused with cluster or load balancing configurations.

Is there a trial version of InDesign CS4 Server?

Adobe offers a free, fully functional, time-limited version of InDesign CS4 Server. The trial version allows customers to evaluate an Adobe partner's automated publishing solution before purchase. Contact your Adobe partner or account manager for more details.

The time-limited trial version of InDesign Server is not the same as the developer version.

Developer information

InDesign CS4 Server introduction
Evaluating InDesign CS4 Server
Downloading the InDesign Server SDK and runtime and debug software
Developing with InDesign CS4 Server

Licensing InDesign CS4 Server as part of an automated publishing solution
InDesign CS4 server support
Marketing and selling your solutions

InDesign CS4 Server introduction

What is automated publishing?

Automated publishing offers enterprises and other businesses a new way to optimize professional publishing workflows, increasing efficiency and ROI. Traditionally, all design, layout, and typography tasks have been done by highly trained professionals working with a desktop application like Adobe InDesign. Automated publishing allows a significant portion of that work to be performed automatically or by nonexpert users working through a web interface. As a result, companies are able to save, time, labor, and resources, while increasing the effectiveness of their communications.

What is InDesign CS4 Server?

Centralizing resources
Reducing staffing needs for repetitive processes
Increasing the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
Efficiently publishing worldwide
Reallocating creative resources to more business-critical tasks
Generating new revenue streams

Why is InDesign CS4 Server an ideal layout engine for an automated publishing solution?

InDesign CS4 Server provides numerous benefits that make it the ideal choice to power a wide range of automated publishing solutions:

InDesign CS4 Server is robust, scalable, and flexible.
InDesign CS4 Server works natively with the InDesign documents your customers produce every day, enabling them to easily create templates for their automated solutions. While other solutions must convert those templates to their own formats, only InDesign CS4 Server can deliver true layout, typographic, and composition fidelity with InDesign templates.
InDesign CS4 Server provides access to the same core creative and production features that can be found in InDesign CS4.
InDesign CS4 Server easily integrates into Adobe publishing workflows.
InDesign CS4 Server allows you to create a custom user interface perfectly tailored to your requirements, or those of a customer.
Because InDesign CS4 Server shares the same scripting model and C++ SDK as the desktop version, you can easily port existing scripts and plug-ins to the server platform.
InDesign CS4 Server provides a rich development environment with support for Java and SOAP.

Where can I learn more about different kinds of solutions I may be able to create with InDesign CS4?

The InDesign CS4 Server web pages are a good place to begin. Start with the common solutions page, which lists typical applications for InDesign Server. In addition, on the InDesign CS4 Server main page, you can find a section called "InDesign Server for you." There you can find common use cases by business type.

Finally, the InDesign CS4 Server partner finder has a list of companies that have already developed a wide range of automated publishing solutions. You'll find brief descriptions of the services and solutions each partner provides, along with links to their websites.

How does InDesign CS4 Server differ from InDesign CS4?

Although InDesign CS4 Server shares its codebase with the desktop version of InDesign, a number of important differences make it more suitable for use as a server engine:

In order to create a platform for automation, the user interface plug-ins inside InDesign CS4 Server have been removed. That leaves no built-in user interface and gives customers an opportunity to build their own.
InDesign CS4 Server captures and logs errors without disrupting the solution it powers.
Like InDesign CS4, InDesign CS4 Server can be driven through scripting or C++ plug-ins. However, InDesign CS4 Server can also be driven through a SOAP interface or Java APIs.
Solutions powered by InDesign CS4 Server can scale as requirements change, with support for multiple instances running on multiple processors.
InDesign CS4 Server has been rigorously tested to ensure it delivers long periods of continuous uptime.
InDesign CS4 Server has been designed and tested to work on the server versions of the Windows and Mac operating systems.

Evaluating InDesign CS4 Server

What kind of documentation is available to explain the capabilities of InDesign CS4 Server?

A wide range of technical documentation for InDesign CS4 Server is available. You can find this documentation in two main places: the InDesign CS4 Server SDK page and the build a solution page.

The InDesign CS4 Server SDK includes:

Documentation, including the Introduction to Adobe InDesign CS4 Server, Regenerating the Adobe InDesign CS4 Server Java API, Working with Adobe InDesign CS4 Server Java, and the InDesign Server Java API Reference
InDesignServerAPI.jar, a Java JAR file containing the entire InDesign Server Java API
sampleclient-java-corba — a sample client application that runs a JavaScript script under InDesign Server via CORBA.
sampleclient-java-soap — a sample client application that runs a JavaScript script under InDesign Server via SOAP
Snippets — the Java equivalent of the scripts in the Adobe InDesign CS4 Scripting Guide
Scripting documentation and example scripts
The Adobe CS4 Scalability and Performance Toolkit

In addition to the InDesign CS4 Server SDK, a Distributed Copy Editor SDK is also available. The Distributed Copy Editor is an InDesign Server reference implementation of a hosted copy editor. It can integrate with traditional publishing workflows using standard web-based protocols.

The Distributed Copy Editor SDK also shows how to connect InDesign Server to Adobe Flex and Adobe AIR® clients. For that reason,it is not merely of interest to those who wish to build a hosted copy editor.

The build a solution page includes the InDesign CS4 Server Scripting Guide and the Technical Introduction to InDesign Server.

Because InDesign CS4 Server shares its codebase with the rest of the InDesign family, SDK documentation for InDesign and InCopy can also provide useful information. This information includes the InDesign CS4 Scripting Guide and additional documents describing the IDML file format.

What skills are needed to develop an automated publishing solution with InDesign CS4 Server?

You should have a track record of building publishing solutions and a working knowledge of some of the following: C++, scripting, SOAP, Java, and XML. Ideally, you should also have some experience developing for the desktop version of InDesign in order to be able to understand the challenges associated with automating desktop publishing.

InDesign CS4 Server includes support for IDML, which allows you to represent the complete richness of an InDesign document in a published XML format. This provides new opportunities for developers who have experience creating and manipulating XML. Using IDML, you can build a large portion of a solution without InDesign scripts or plug-ins. Once you've created an IDML document, you then use InDesign CS4 or InDesign CS4 Server to render the document into one of the InDesign file formats, including INDD and PDF.

Will I violate the terms of the End User Licence Agreement (EULA) if I use the desktop version of InDesign as a server engine?

Yes, the EULA for the desktop version of InDesign does not allow for its use as a server engine to power an automated publishing solution.

Are there advantages to licensing a solution or technology from another partner rather than developing from the ground up?

While the majority of partners build solutions from scratch, some choose to use an underlying solution from another partner.

Building an entire solution in-house can help you manage development costs, gain expertise with InDesign CS4 Server, and retain control over the end product. However, using technology from another partner may help you lower risks, come to market sooner, and leverage the development experience of others.

Downloading the InDesign Server SDK and runtime and debug software

What are the requirements for downloading and licensing the InDesign CS4 Server SDK and runtime and debug software?

The InDesign Server SDK can be downloaded directly from the InDesign CS4 Server SDK web page. No registration is required.

To gain access to the runtime and debug software, you must fill out the InDesign CS4 Server Developer Application (PDF, 442k).

Commercial development partners should have a current membership in the Adobe Solution Partner Program, preferably at the Silver level. This membership provides a channel for receiving development support and other benefits tailored to the needs of commercial development partners, including complimentary software, upgrades of selected products, access to other Adobe SDKs, general technical information, and co-marketing opportunities. As of March 2009, the cost is $2,495 per year. Visit the Adobe Solution Partner Program page for more information.

Customers performing their own in-house development can purchase single or multipack development cases. Visit the developer support page for more information.

How long does it take to get access to the debug and runtime software?

Once you have met all the requirements described above and have forwarded the appropriate information to Adobe, you will receive access to the debug and runtime software in most cases within 72 hours.

Developing with InDesign CS4 Server

What are the minimum system requirements for running the InDesign CS4 Server engine?

The minimum system requirements for the InDesign CS4 Server engine can be found on the system requirements page.

What kinds of output can be generated from InDesign CS4 Server?

InDesign CS4 Server provides the same export capabilities as InDesign CS4 and can export in a number of formats, including INDD, Adobe PDF, EPS, PostScript, XML, JPEG, XHTML, SWF, XFL, IDML, and InDesign snippets.

What development environments does InDesign CS4 Server support?

Solutions powered by InDesign CS4 Server can be developed for Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, and Mac OS X Server software, using a combination of SOAP, Java, AppleScript, JavaScript, IDML, Microsoft Visual Basic, or C++ plug-ins. Developers should consider creating the user experience with HTML, Java, Adobe Flash, or Adobe Flex software.

Learn more about the Flex and Adobe AIR development environments.

What language and dictionary support does InDesign CS4 Server offer?

InDesign CS4 Server also ships with the following Proximity language dictionaries: Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (Canadian), English (U.K.), English (USA), English (USA Legal), English (USA Medical), Estonian, Finnish, French, French Canadian, German (Reformed), German (Swiss), German (Traditional), Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian (Bokmal), Norwegian (Nynorsk), Polish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish (Castilian), Swedish, and Turkish.

InDesign CS4 Server does not currently support document creation that requires right-to-left composition of languages, including Arabic, Hebrew, Thai, and Vietnamese.

What fonts does InDesign CS4 Server support?

InDesign CS4 Server supports OpenType, Type 1, and TrueType fonts. All of the OpenType fonts that install with the desktop version of InDesign CS4 also install with InDesign CS4 Server. This set includes more than 80 fonts in multiple font families, including Adobe Caslon Pro, Adobe Fangsong, Adobe Garamond Pro, Adobe Heiti, Adobe Kaiti, Adobe Ming, Adobe Song, Adobe Myungjo, Bell Gothic, Birch, Blackoak, Brush, Chaparral, Charlemagne, Cooper Black, Eccentric, Giddyup, Hobo, Kozuka Gothic Pro, Kozuka Mincho Pro, Letter Gothic, Lithos Pro, Mesquite, Minion Pro, Myriad Pro, Nueva, OCR-A, Orator, Poplar, Prestige Elite, Rosewood, Stencil, Tekton, and Trajan.

Customers or partners developing solutions with InDesign CS4 Server are licensed to distribute these fonts as part of their solutions.

OpenType is a cross-platform font file format developed jointly by Adobe and Microsoft. The two main benefits of the OpenType format are its cross-platform compatibility (the same font file works on Macs and Windows-based computers), and its ability to support widely expanded character sets and layout features, which provide richer linguistic support and advanced typographic control. Learn more about the benefits of OpenType fonts.

Is InDesign CS4 Server multi-threaded?

InDesign CS4 Server is not multi-threaded. Scalability is delivered by running multiple separate instances of InDesign CS4 Server.

Does InDesign CS4 Server have built-in load balancing and queue management?

InDesign CS4 Server does not have built-in load balancing or queue management. Developers must implement an appropriate load balancing or queue management system to meet their own requirements.

How do jobs get queued in InDesign CS4 Server?

Each instance of InDesign CS4 Server will process jobs on a first-come, first-served basis. For further queue management capabilities, developers must implement their own queue management solution.

Are solutions powered by InDesign CS4 Server scalable?

Depending on the license you have purchased, InDesign CS4 Server can run everything from a single instance on a single processor to multiple instances on multiple processors. As a result, InDesign CS4 Server can scale to any size, depending on the demands of the broader publishing solution.

Can scripts developed for InDesign Server CS3 run in InDesign CS4 Server?

Yes. The InDesign Server scripting DOM has been versioned to provide binary compatibility for scripts created in an earlier version of the server, allowing them to run in the latest release.

Can a plug-in developed for InDesign Server CS3 run in InDesign CS4 Server?

Yes plug-ins can be ported to run in InDesign CS4 Server, but they must be recompiled using the InDesign CS4 compilers and APIs.

Can plug-ins and scripts developed for use with the desktop version of the application be used with InDesign CS4 Server?

Scripts and plug-ins without user interfaces can run in InDesign CS4 Server. Scripts and plug-ins with a user interface must have the interface portion removed.

How does InDesign CS4 Server handle errors such as missing graphics or fonts?

InDesign CS4 Server is able to log standard messages and errors. This information can be captured or redirected as needed using scripts, plug-ins, and Java APIs.

Further information on this topic is available in the InDesign CS4 Server SDK documentation.

How fast is InDesign Server?

InDesign Server is designed to be a very fast server engine that, for example, can create many thousands of PDFs in an hour. However, when asking this question, customers and developers should understand the difference between InDesign Server and a solution powered by InDesign Server. A solution powered by InDesign Server contains other technology and factors that have an impact on speed and scalability.

The InDesign Server SDK now contains a Performance and Scalability Toolkit, which allows developers to measure the speed of InDesign Server alone as well as a way to measure the speed of InDesign Server as part of a broader publishing solution. This toolkit includes a console to monitor and report the results of these tests, as well as prebuilt scripts that enable you to run tests out of the box. The Performance and Scalability Toolkit also contains guidance on how to optimize the performance of InDesign Server.

Licensing InDesign CS4 Server as part of an automated publishing solution

What is the licensing model for Adobe InDesign CS4 Server?

There are two main licensing models for InDesign Server: Premium and Limited. Premium is for use with automated publishing solutions offered as public-facing business-to-business (B2B) or business-to-consumer (B2C) services, made accessible to customers or users via the Internet. This is often described within the industry as web-to-print.

This license is also appropriate for solutions that reside, and are only accessed by users, within an internal network, in the case where less than two-thirds of the computers accessing the automated solution have either InDesign or InCopy installed. There is no limit on the number of users for this license.

Limited is for use with automated publishing solutions that are made available within a company's internal network and where more than two-thirds of the computers accessing the automated solution on the internal network have either InDesign or InCopy installed. There is no limit on the number of users for this license.

For both Limited and Premium you can choose single or multi-instance licenses. A single instance license allows InDesign Server to start up only once on any server, regardless of how many cores or CPUs are available. A multi-instance license allows you to start up as many instances of InDesign Server on the same server hardware as you like.

For further details, contact either an Adobe Solution Partner or an Adobe representative.

How does Adobe measure multi-instance usage?

For InDesign Server, Adobe measures multi-instance usage by the total number of cores available in the server hardware, or the total number of cores made available to a virtualized operating system. Multi-instance licenses are available in four-core increments.

What is the process for licensing InDesign CS4 Server?

InDesign CS4 Server can be ordered through Adobe's Forms Licensing Program (FLP), either directly from Adobe or through an FLP reseller or distributor. Commercial development partners also have the option of licensing InDesign CS4 Server directly from Adobe through an ISV/OEM agreement.

What is the difference between an ISV/OEM agreement and an FLP agreement?

The FLP provides a simple business transaction model that allows for small unit orders without long-term commitments. It does not require a contract to be signed with Adobe.

An ISV/OEM agreement with Adobe takes longer to set up and will require a signed contract, as well as a number of other commitments. However, this agreement provides greater flexibility and more favorable pricing terms. ISV/OEM agreements do not allow commercial development partners to sell InDesign CS4 Server unbundled from their automated publishing solutions. Contact your Adobe partner manager or account manager for more information on these options.

Are there any other developer and evaluation licenses of InDesign CS4 Server?

Yes. In addition to production licenses, which are required for deploying live solutions, there are also developer, and development licenses.

Developer licenses, which are free of charge to commercial or in-house developers, allow the initial development of automated publishing solutions. This type of license includes the debug version of InDesign CS4 Server.

Development licenses are for use by customers who have finished developing a solution but want to deploy it in a staging or testing environment. This license is sold at a significantly discounted price and cannot be used for live production. It also does not include the debug version of InDesign Server.

Are separate licenses needed for backup or disaster recovery?

No. Copies of InDesign CS4 Server can be made for disaster recovery or backup in accordance with the license, but they cannot be used in any live production unless the production server fails. These copies should not be confused with cluster or load balancing configurations.

In addition to the FLP and ISV/OEM licensing programs, is InDesign CS4 Server sold under any other Adobe licensing programs?

If you are buying the InDesign CS4 Server component directly from Adobe, it is available only through the ISV/OEM or FLP licensing program.

Adobe provides a number of other licensing programs including the Cumulative Licensing Program (CLP) and the Transactional Licensing Program (TLP), which are typically used by customers to purchase desktop software from Adobe via the traditional reseller channel. Customers who normally purchase Adobe software using TLP or CLP will not be able to purchase InDesign CS4 Server through these programs. The purchase of an InDesign CS4 Server license will also not contribute to the TLP or CLP points system.

InDesign CS4 Server support

How does Adobe support InDesign CS4 Server?

Adobe provides two types of support for InDesign CS4 Server. The first is developer support. This is designed for those developing solutions and allows for the purchase of support cases as needed.

How can a developer resolve technical support questions that arise when working with InDesign CS4 Server?

Developers with technical questions should open a development support case. This formal process is necessary so that the question can be tracked and answered by the appropriate technical resource.

Details of how to submit a development support case are provided either upon joining the Adobe Solution Partner Program at the Silver level, which includes a number of support cases, or upon purchase of one or more individual support cases.

What is included in Platinum Maintenance and Support?

Service for up to four authorized technical contacts from your organization
Unlimited phone, web, and e-mail access to Adobe Platinum support consultants
Priority-level case response times
Unlimited access to the online support service, eSupport
Remote diagnostics
Product upgrades
Maintenance releases
Eligibility for patches and hot fixes

How do I get access to InDesign Server updates?

While other desktop Adobe applications have periodic public updates, also known as dot releases, due to the complex and unique nature of the integration between InDesign Server and its broader publishing solutions, updates are not provided in a public forum for download.

If you purchase an InDesign Server solution from a partner, it is the responsibility of your solution partner to provide any updates that Adobe makes available for InDesign Server.

Customers and partners developing their own solutions powered by InDesign Server have access to regular updates through the InDesign family Rapid Release Program. For details on the Rapid Release Program, contact your Adobe representative.

What other resources are available to developers working with InDesign CS4 Server?

Developers may also find the Adobe Forums a useful resource. These forums provide an opportunity to post questions to other InDesign CS4 Server developers. However, they are not designed to be used in place of formal support, as there is no guarantee that a question will be answered.

Developers new to InDesign CS4 Server may also want to consider engaging with other partners who can provide additional support, guidance, or even development consultancy for a fee. A list of InDesign Server partners can be found in the partner finder.

Marketing and selling your solutions

How does Adobe support the sales and marketing efforts of its partners?

Adobe mainly supports the sales and marketing efforts of its development partners through the Adobe Solution Partner Program. This program provides:

Access to Adobe sales and marketing resources, including Powered by InDesign Server logos for use in user interfaces, as well as print and web marketing
Opportunities to be invited to attend tradeshows with Adobe
Support from Adobe's field sales teams
Additional marketing opportunities, such as website links and use of the Adobe Solution Provider Partner logo

See the Adobe Solution Partner Program page and your account manager for further details.

Being a member of the Adobe Solution Partner Program also makes you eligible for inclusion in the InDesign Server partner finder.

What can partners do to help Adobe market their companies and solutions?

You should make sure that an Adobe account manager or partner manager knows the pertinent details of your solution as it comes to market so that you can be considered for inclusion in the partner finder. The work you're doing with your customers may also be featured in case studies.

What should a partner do to be considered for inclusion in the InDesign CS4 Server partner finder?

You should have a shipping product with customer references. Alternatively, you should be offering development training and support services to other partners or customers.

Support for the PowerPC platform

Apple recently announced that future versions of its operating system will not support the PowerPC® platform. What are Adobe's plans to support the PowerPC platform for the Creative Suite family of products?

Adobe intends for future versions of the Creative Suite range of products to run on Intel based Macs with no support for their installation on PowerPC systems.

I am a Creative Suite customer who currently uses a PowerPC based computer. Will my current version also run on an Intel® based Mac, or do I have to buy a completely new version?

Creative Suite 3 and Creative Suite 4 products are Universal applications, so they can be installed on either a PowerPC based Mac or an Intel based Mac that meets the minimum system requirements of the Creative Suite version being installed.

I am a customer running an earlier version of Creative Suite software on a PowerPC based system. What are my options for upgrading to Creative Suite 4?

Adobe has a number of upgrade paths available to current Creative Suite customers. Check out the upgrade eligibility tool for full details on your upgrade options.

I am a volume licensing customer. How do I get updates for my Creative Suite components?

Adobe recommends following your company's in-house guidance for managing updates. Contact the IT or technical person who manages your Adobe licenses for information about corporate policies on updating software.

Will Adobe continue to support the version of Creative Suite that I am currently running on PowerPC?

Adobe does not plan to make any changes to the existing complimentary and paid support programs that are enjoyed by our customers. For details on these programs, visit the support page.

I use a number of plug-ins with my current version of Creative Suite. What support will be offered for these products running on a PowerPC based system?

For third-party products, contact the manufacturer for guidance on their ongoing support for the PowerPC platform.

Will Adobe continue to release patches for PowerPC based systems running Creative Suite?

No, Adobe will no longer develop for this platform other than for critical issues that may arise.

Why is Adobe making this decision?

Creative Suite customers benefit from working on the latest hardware and operating systems. The majority of PowerPC platform users have transitioned to more current configurations, prompting Adobe to suspend support for the PowerPC platform.

Why is Adobe making this announcement now?

Adobe recognizes the investment customers have in our software and believes in giving fair notice of any changes regarding the operating systems and hardware that our solutions support. By announcing our intentions early, we hope customers will have time to plan their migration strategies accordingly.

Support for Mac OS X Snow Leopard

Are Creative Suite 4 products and components compatible with Mac OS X Snow Leopard (v10.6)?

Yes. Working closely with Apple, Adobe has tested the Creative Suite 4 products and components and determined they are compatible with Mac OS X Snow Leopard, the latest version of Apple's operating system.

Is Snow Leopard important to Creative Suite 4 customers?

Yes. Mac OS X Snow Leopard delivers a productive computing experience for creative professionals. Adobe and Apple have worked together closely to test that Creative Suite 4 products and components run reliably and efficiently on Intel-based systems running Snow Leopard with optimal performance and user experience. See below for known issues we have discovered in our testing. As with any new release of an operating system, there may be additional unexpected issues that arise that may not have been uncovered during our testing efforts.

Do Adobe Creative Suite 3 products support Snow Leopard?

Adobe has worked closely with Apple throughout the Snow Leopard development and testing process. Adobe has conducted its own additional testing of CS3 software on Snow Leopard and is confident that our CS3 applications will function as expected with Snow Leopard. Adobe did uncover some noncritical issues, which are documented in a Knowledgebase article.

Will Adobe continue to test its CS4 applications on Snow Leopard?

Yes. Adobe sets high standards of quality, stability, and reliability for our professional products, and we worked closely with Apple to test that Creative Suite 4 products and components run on Snow Leopard. See below for known issues we have discovered in our testing. As with any new release of an operating system, there may be additional unexpected issues that arise that may not have been uncovered during our testing efforts. If you encounter any issues, please report them by going to the bug report page. Note that we do not respond to submissions; however, we do review the information closely with the appropriate teams and continue to test and monitor the user experience.

Do any CS4 applications require updates to be compatible with Snow Leopard?

If you are running the latest updates for Creative Suite software, your software should operate on Snow Leopard. Updates are required for Adobe Acrobat®, Adobe Reader®, and Adobe Flash® Player software:

Adobe Acrobat: Acrobat users need to have version 9.1 or later installed in order to produce Adobe PDF files on Snow Leopard. Select the PDF button in the Print dialog box and choose Save as Adobe PDF to access the new feature.
Adobe Flash Player: The initial release of Snow Leopard includes an earlier version of Flash Player than what is currently available from Adobe. Adobe recommends all users update to the latest version of Flash Player (10.0.32.18), which supports Snow Leopard and is available for download.

We encourage our customers to review other documented issues and information regarding updates at Adobe support.

How do I install any of the required updates for Snow Leopard compatibility?

For Acrobat, users will need to update to version 9.1 or later to operate on Snow Leopard. Adobe Flash Player must also be updated to work with Mac OS X Snow Leopard; it is available for download. Updates for Acrobat and other Creative Suite products and components are made available through the Adobe Updater, a utility that is installed with Adobe products or components to manage the download and installation of updates for you. As long as the automated notification feature in Adobe Updater is turned on, you will be alerted automatically when the updates become available. You can then follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the updates. Alternatively, you can open the CS4 product or component that requires an update, choose Help > Updates to open the Adobe Updater, check all of the updates you want, and the click Download and Install Updates. Lastly, you can also visit the downloads page to monitor when updates are posted, and then download and install the updates for each relevant CS4 product or component.

Is Adobe aware of any major issues, bugs, or odd user experiences when using CS4 or Acrobat products or components with Snow Leopard?

Adobe Creative Suite 4 and Acrobat solutions are thoroughly tested at Adobe in conjunction with Apple to confirm our solutions perform to the high standards and level of performance, quality, and user experience our customers expect. In our testing, we did discover a few functional areas that display unusual user experiences. The most notable issues or updates are:

Adobe Acrobat: Note that Acrobat users need to have version 9.1 or later installed in order to produce Adobe PDF files on Snow Leopard. Select the PDF button in the Print dialog box and choose Save as Adobe PDF to access the new feature. Download the latest version of Adobe Reader.
Adobe Flash Player: The initial release of Snow Leopard includes an earlier version of Adobe Flash Player than what is currently available from Adobe. Adobe recommends all users update to the latest, most secure version of Flash Player (10.0.32.18), which supports Snow Leopard and is available for download.
Adobe Drive used with Adobe Version Cue® CS4 Server: At this time, Adobe Drive does not run on Snow Leopard. For customers that are dependent on Adobe Drive and Version Cue, we recommend they do not upgrade to Snow Leopard at this time.
Adobe CSI Extensions: Users may be unable to update their CSI Extensions via the Connections Panel. The cause is related to interaction between CS4 products and Apple's Java™ Runtime Environment (JRE) v.1.6. The update will appear to be complete, but the user will again receive notification that the update is available at every update check interval. Users who have not installed the CSI update v1.0.1 will not be affected, but they also will not receive notifications about available extension updates. Users who installed the CSI update v.1.0.1 and the corresponding extension updates before upgrading to Snow Leopard will also not be affected by the issue. Adobe Extensions affected include the Connections panel itself, the Adobe Kuler™ extension, Search for Help, and Share My Screen. Adobe plans to have an additional update for the CSI Extensions and related files as soon as possible.

Visit Adobe support to check the Knowledgebase for the latest information related to Snow Leopard.

I use a number of plug-ins with my current version of Creative Suite. Are these plug-ins compatible with Creative Suite running Snow Leopard?

Adobe has conducted testing that has shown some third-party plug-ins are not compatible with Adobe After Effects® CS4 software running on Snow Leopard. Customers are encouraged to check plug-in compatibility by contacting the plug-in vendor before upgrading to Snow Leopard. For third-party products, contact the manufacturer for guidance on their support for Snow Leopard.

Will Adobe offer technical support for its CS4 products and components running on Snow Leopard?

Adobe offers support to its Creative Suite 4 customers running Snow Leopard in accordance with our standard customer support policies. Visit Adobe support to check the Knowledgebase for the latest information related to Snow Leopard and to find information about our complimentary and paid support programs.

I am a volume licensing customer. How do I get updates for my CS4 products or components?

Adobe recommends following your company's internal guidelines to manage updates. You may want to contact the IT person who manages your Adobe licenses for information about your corporate policies on updating software. For volume licensing customers, there is a Knowledgebase article for IT managers on how to silently push installations of CS4. For individual users, there is an Adobe Updater (choose Help > Updates) to download and install updates for CS4 products and components on individuals.

Are the trial versions of Adobe CS4 products and components compatible with Snow Leopard?

Yes. If a full version of an Adobe Creative Suite 4 product is compatible with Snow Leopard, then the trial version of that product is compatible as well. The known issues described in this document also apply to the trial versions.

Support for Windows 7

Are Creative Suite 4 products and components compatible with the new Windows 7 operating system?

Yes. Adobe is committed to helping customers experience a smooth transition to Microsoft® Windows 7 and has tested its CS4 products and components on Windows 7 Ultimate edition. Results found that our solutions perform to Adobe's high standards of quality and performance, and we are confident the CS4 products and components will perform as expected. But as with any new release of an operating system, unexpected issues may arise that were not uncovered during our testing efforts. We encourage our customers to review the updated support information.

I am going to install or upgrade to Windows 7. How will this affect my Creative Suite 4 products?

If you are upgrading to Windows 7 from an earlier Windows version, you may be required to reinstall your Creative Suite product. For detailed instructions regarding the requirements for possible reinstallation of your Creative Suite products and components, see the Knowledgebase article.

Will earlier versions of the Creative Suite family products and components support Windows 7?

Adobe Creative Suite 4 and Creative Suite 3 solutions were included in our testing efforts. While older Adobe and Macromedia applications may install and run on Windows 7, they were designed, tested, and released to the public several years before this new operating system became available and have not been tested. Older versions of Adobe software will unfortunately not be updated to support the shipping editions of Windows 7, since our engineering and test teams focus on more current configurations. For known issues regarding the running of Creative Suite products and components under Windows 7, see the Knowledgebase article.

Will Adobe continue to test and support its CS4 applications on Windows 7?

Yes. Adobe sets high standards of quality, stability, and reliability for our professional products, and we plan to continue to test our CS4 products and components with Windows 7. As with any new release of an operating system, unexpected issues may arise that were not uncovered during our testing efforts.

If you encounter any issues, report them by completing a bug report. Note that while we appreciate the submissions we do not always send responses; however, we do review the information closely with the appropriate teams and continue to test and monitor the user experience.

Do any of the CS4 applications require updates to be compatible with Windows 7?

No. Creative Suite 4 products and components do not require updates at this time. However, we do recommend that you check for updates at regular intervals.

If I do require updates for Windows 7 and my Adobe products and components, what should I do?

Necessary updates are generally made available through the Adobe Updater, a utility that is installed with Adobe products or components to manage the download and installation of updates for you. If the automatic notification feature in Adobe Updater is turned on, Adobe Updater is designed to alert you automatically when the updates are available. You can then follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the updates. Alternatively, you can open the Adobe product or component that requires an update, choose Help > Updates to open the Adobe Updater, check all of the updates you want, and then click Download and Install Updates.

Lastly, you can also visit the downloads page to monitor when updates are posted, and then download and install the updates for each relevant CS4 product or component.

I use many plug-ins with my Adobe software. Are these plug-ins compatible with Windows 7?

For third-party plug-ins and related hardware components, contact the original manufacturer for guidance on these products' support for Windows 7.

I run an earlier version of Creative Suite software on a non Windows 7 based system. What are my options for upgrading to Creative Suite 4?

Adobe has a number of upgrade paths available to current Creative Suite customers. Check out the upgrade eligibility tool for full details on your upgrade options.

I am a volume licensing customer. How do I get updates for my Creative Suite components?

Will Adobe support the version of Creative Suite that I am currently running on an earlier version of Windows?

Adobe does not plan to make any changes to the existing complimentary and paid support programs that are enjoyed by our customers. For details on these programs, visit the support page.

I am running a 30-day trial version of one of Adobe's CS4 products. What happens if I decide to upgrade to Windows 7?

It is recommended you perform a clean installation of Windows 7 before initiating a 30-day trial of an Adobe product. If you are already running an Adobe trial and install/upgrade Windows 7, the trial unfortunately expires before the 30 days due to a reset in the operating system.

Where can I learn more about any known issues with Adobe products and Windows 7?

Visit the Adobe support page and search the Adobe Knowledgebase for the latest information, solutions, and work-arounds. Enter "Windows 7" and the name of your Adobe product in the search field to look for specific results. Alternatively, see the Knowledgebase article.

There are Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate editions of Windows 7. Which editions work with Adobe Creative Suite solutions?

The Creative Suite 4 products have been tested and are confirmed to operate on the Ultimate edition of Windows 7, which includes all the features of the Windows 7 range of editions. For the most up-to-date specifications regarding operating systems, visit the support page.

Online services

What online services does Adobe offer with Adobe Creative Suite 4, and how do I access them from within my CS4 components?

The following services are accessible from within your Creative Suite 4 software and are designed to work together with your Adobe tools.

Adobe ConnectNow from Acrobat.com

Within Adobe Photoshop CS4 or CS4 Extended, Illustrator CS4, InDesign CS4, Dreamweaver® CS4, Fireworks® CS4, or Flash® CS4 Professional, choose File > Share My Screen.

Adobe Community Help

Open product help from the Help menu within any Creative Suite 4 component.
Within select Creative Suite 4 components, you can perform a search directly, using the search field located in the Application Bar.

Adobe InContext Editing*

For the authoring component of InContext Editing, open Dreamweaver CS4 and open the Insert panel to access the InContext Editing controls for creating editable regions.

Adobe Kuler

Open a Kuler™ panel within Adobe Photoshop CS4 or CS4 Extended, Illustrator CS4, InDesign CS4, Flash CS4 Professional, or Fireworks CS4 by choosing Window > Extensions > Kuler.

Adobe Media Player

Adobe Media Player is installed with all Creative Suite 4 products except Adobe Acrobat® 9 Pro. Check your Applications folder.

Resource Central

Access product-related news and tutorials using the Resource Central panel within Adobe Soundbooth® CS4, Adobe Premiere® Pro CS4, or Encore® CS4. Jump-start your audio projects with drag-and-drop efficiency using scores and sound effects offered online.

Within Soundbooth CS4, Adobe Premiere Pro CS4, or Encore CS4, choose Window > Resource Central to open the Resource Central panel.

Can I access these services if I do not own Creative Suite 4 or a CS4 component?

Yes. Most of the services are also available using a standard browser. However, accessing the services from within your Adobe software has advantages because they are designed to complement and extend your creative tools.

How much do these online services cost?

Adobe Community Help, Adobe ConnectNow (for meetings of up to three people), Adobe Kuler, and Adobe Media Player are available at no cost.

Adobe InContext Editing is currently available in free preview* until sometime at the end of 2009, and final pricing has not been determined.

Resource Central royalty-free audio is available at no cost. Soundbooth Score bundles are available through Resource Central for a fee.

If I have a question or a problem while I'm using one of the services, how do I get help?

If you have a question about how a service works or you need to troubleshoot a specific feature, visit the support area on Adobe.com and search for your issue. You may also refer to the FAQ for that service. To find these FAQs, see the links above about how to get more information.

What languages are available for the online services?

In general, the services are available in the languages supported by the software that provide access to the service. Here is more detailed information:

The Adobe Kuler panels within Creative Suite 4 are available in all of the language versions of those components, excluding French. The Kuler website and the Kuler desktop are available in English only.

Adobe ConnectNow is accessible from within all language versions of Creative Suite 4 components, and is available in English, French, German, and Japanese.

Resource Central is available in all of the language versions of Adobe Soundbooth CS4, Adobe Premiere Pro CS4, and Encore CS4.

Adobe Community Help is available in all of the language versions of Creative Suite 4 components.

Adobe InContext Editing authoring within Dreamweaver CS4 is available in all languages versions of Dreamweaver CS4. The online editing component is currently available in English only*.

Adobe Media Player is available in English only and installs with all language versions of Creative Suite 4 except French.

Does Adobe offer other services for the creative professional?

Yes. Adobe offers additional online services that are ideal for the creative professional but are not accessible from with Adobe Creative Suite 4. Here are two such services:

Acrobat.com

Acrobat.com is a set of online services — files sharing and storage, PDF file conversion, online word processing, and web conferencing — that you can use to create and share documents, communicate in real time, and simplify working with others. Acrobat.com online services are available at no cost.

Adobe Scene7

Adobe Scene7® is a subscription-based service that automates media management, streamlines web publishing, and enhances web experiences. Get dynamic web publishing services such as content sizing, zoom, and online catalogs, as well as rich asset management, all in a hosted environment. Create a better overall customer experience while simplifying asset management and interaction between designers and clients.

*This product may allow you to access certain features that are hosted online ("online services"), provided you have a high-speed Internet connection. The online services, and some features thereof, may not be available in all countries, languages, and/or currencies and may be discontinued in whole or in part without notice. Use of the online services is governed by separate terms of use and by the Adobe Online Privacy Policy, and access to these services may require user registration. Some online services, including services that are initially offered at no charge, may be subject to additional fees. For more details and to review the terms of use and Online Privacy Policy, visit www.adobe.com.