Thank you for purchasing Extensis Universal
Type Server, the true evolution in Client/Server font management. These
release notes cover the Universal Type Client.
- Windows XP Professional SP3 (32-bit only) or Vista SP1
(32 or 64-bit versions)
- P4 or faster processor
- 256 MB available RAM
- 150 MB of hard disk space + space for
fonts
- Internet Explorer 7 or Firefox 2.0 or
higher
- Adobe Reader 7 to view
PDF documentation
- Microsoft .NET 3.5 or higher for Windows
XP installations
This version of the Universal Type Client connects to Universal Type Server v1.0.1.
To install Universal Type Client, double click the installer
icon and allow the installer to guide you.
NOTE: If you have a version of Suitcase for Windows currently installed, it must be uninstalled before installing Universal Type Client.
Files are installed to the
directory chosen during installation. The default install location is:
C:\Program Files\Extensis\Universal Type Server\
To use the Universal Type Client, you must connect to a
Universal Type Server. To connect, you need the following information
provided by your server administrator:
- Server Name or IP Address
- Server Port
- Account Name
- Password
Launch the client and enter the information
above to connect.
Auto-activation plug-in support for the following applications:
- Adobe Illustrator CS3, CS4
- Adobe InDesign CS3, CS4
This version of the Universal Type Client addresses an issue with the activation of some fonts due to long file path names on Windows.
This version of the Universal Type Client addresses an issue that caused font adding problems when high ASCII characters were used in the path to a user's Windows profile.
This version of the Universal Type Client adds:
- Windows Vista 64-bit compatibility
- Auto-activation plug-ins for InDesign and Illustrator CS4
A number of other issues were also fixed, see the list of Fixed Issues below for details.
This version of the Universal Type Client improves performance, stability and usability. A number of issues were addressed including fixes for some server login issues, font deletion improvements and more. See the list of Fixed Issues below for details.
The Universal Type Client is an entirely new
product built from the ground up. If you have used the client software
for a previous font manager from Extensis, you will be happy to see
that Universal Type Server contains a number of helpful enhancements.
Enhancements Compared to
Font Reserve Client
- Cross-platform server and client
software offers Mac and Windows users the same experience and reduces
hardware restrictions.
- Intuitive interface conceptually
based on Suitcase Fusion offers easier font access, improving user
satisfaction and decreasing training and support needs.
- Live previews allow users to
compare fonts with custom text, in a waterfall, and more.
- Offline mode makes it easy for
remote workers to access fonts while not connected. Users can continue
to add and use new fonts while offline by using personal workgroups.
- Smart sets save sophisticated find
criteria and update in real time, allowing designers to always see, for
example, all Adobe OpenType Script fonts, all fonts with a specific
keyword, or whatever they need.
- License details are enhanced for
tracking font software licenses and ensuring compliance.
Enhancements Compared to Suitcase Server
The Universal Type Client leverages the
accessible interface and easy setup of Suitcase Server and adds the
true client/server architecture of Font Reserve Server.
- Real-time font delivery ensures that all
clients are accessing the right fonts, all the time; synchronization
option is still available.
- Font workgroups allow administrators to
organize fonts by project, department, and more, controlling access and
ensuring proper usage.
- Smart sets save sophisticated find
criteria and update in real time, allowing designers to always see, for
example, all Adobe OpenType Script fonts, all fonts with a specific
keyword, or whatever they need.
- License details are enhanced for
tracking font software licenses and ensuring compliance.
- Font management enhancements such as
Group Fonts by Family, more editable font attributes, and metadata help
users locate fonts.
- Serialize all client software at the
server level.
- Auto-activation plug-ins for modern Mac
OS X and Windows design applications, including InDesign and
QuarkXPress, provide precision font matching through patented Font
Sense technology.
We strive to create products that effectively meet customer
needs. Rarely you may run into areas where the software may not
function as expected.
For the most up-to-date information about known issues,
product updates and suggested workarounds, please visit the known
issues support page on the Extensis website.
http://www.extensis.com/en/support/utcknown
The following is a list of the fixed issues in this release. This list does not include all addressed issues, but contains the majority of changes in the Windows Type Client.
| 36787 |
Addressed an issue that prevented users from activating fonts in Type Client if the path to the font file was longer than 255 characters. The problem was due to a Windows OS limitation that was minimized by simplifying the Type Client cache directories. This was most commonly noted on non-English versions of Windows XP. |
| A |
Fixed an issue that prevented users from adding fonts to the Type Server if the path to the user's Windows profile contained high ASCII characters. This was most commonly noted on non-English versions of Windows. |
| B |
Fixed an issue where the Universal Type Core could potentially try to activate fonts twice at startup when fonts are contained in sets that are designated Server Permanently-Active. |
| A |
Fixed an issue that caused the webhelp search feature to function improperly when viewed using Firefox 3. |
| B |
Fixed an issue that caused fonts listed on one client to fail to appear on other clients when users were sharing the same Universal Type Server account. |
| 33214 |
Added a deletion confirmation dialog box when deleting shared sets. |
| 34527 |
Added a new Collect Fonts for Output menu command to the Contextual Menu. |
| 35143 |
Updated user permissions so that if a user has access to a shared set, that user is also able to copy fonts out of the shared set. |
| A |
Improved overall stability of the Client applications though more efficient usage of local data and use of batch operations. |
| B |
Addressed various issues when editing Set names. |
C |
Addressed an issue where clients who had not connected to the server in over 14 days could be automatically logged-out, and under certain conditions, result in a message that "credentials are no longer valid". |
| D |
Fixed an issue that would keep an extra seat on the server, if the user changed their password with the Client. |
| E |
The Universal Type Core now validates user sessions at startup. |
| F |
Improvements in overall performance of the Universal Type Core when deleting fonts, sets and workgroups from on the client. |
| G |
Handling of font metadata has been improved so that it is faster to replicate. |
| 33468 |
Added a Contextual (Control-click or Right-Click) menu command to enable the deletion of smart sets. |
33628
33629 |
The client now indicates column sort order when using the default sort order. |
| 33965 |
Fixed an issue that caused column information to display incorrectly. |
To reach us for technical support or general questions please
use the following method:
Web/email: http://www.extensis.com/support/
If you have an annual service agreement, you are entitled to priority
support. Please use the contact information on your service agreement.
(800)796-9798
© 2009 Extensis, a division of Celartem, Inc.
This document and the software described in it are copyrighted with all
rights reserved.
04/16/2009 JK
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