The Standard in Workflow Asset Management!

The Workgroup Edition makes finding, using and distributing assets across workgroups, departments, and remote locations, easy and efficient. It catalogs all files, builds thumbnail previews, and maintains detailed information about each asset. Cumulus uses a well-performing database engine optimized for metadata searching. It supports Mac OS, Windows NT, UNIX (Solaris, IRIX, Linux), Cumulus can be scaled and customized to meet the changing demands of any workflow and includes web-ready features for today's Internet world.

Top 5 Features:

• Customizable record and category fields
• Slide show output to QuickTime movies
• Customizable collection views
• E-mailing of assets, collections and slide shows
• Asset conversion and resampling

The new, modular architecture of Cumulus 5 allows Options developed by Canto or Third-party Partners to be added to a Cumulus solution at any time. Currently, Options for the Workgroup Edition include Cumulus Web Publisher, Cumulus Browser, and Cumulus Vault.

Features List:

Database Engine

Customizable Category Fields
Customizable Default
Database Structure
Customizable Record Fields
Database File Size Limit of
4GB (when using the
Cumulus engine)
Dynamic Memory Allocation
Intelligent Field Mapping
Multi-Processor
Multi-Threaded
ODBC
SQL (optional)
Variable Thumbnail Size

Server

Disconnect User
Disconnect Administrator
Server Transaction API
Search Index API

User Interface

3D Thumbnail Frames
Category & Record List
Optional
Contextual Menus (now also
on Mac)
Cross-platform ColorSync
Support
Customizable Asset
Information Window
Customizable List &
Thumbnail Views
Customizable Menu Items
Customizable Print Output
Flexible Collection
Composition
Output to HTML
Pre-configured Asset
Information Windows
Saved Searches (Search
Results)
Simplified User Interface
Slide Show
Unlimited Collections
Variable Thumbnail Size (up
to 1024 pixels)

Cataloging

Full-blown Progress Report
Catalog All Option
Native DCS Support
Native OPI Support
URL Access (optional)

Searching

Memorized Search (by
Collection)
Narrow/Broaden Search
Method
New Collection per Search
Search for "has no value"
Simplified Query Access
Simplified, unified Find Dialog

Organizational Features

Custom Sort Order
Customizable Category Fields
Customizable Category
Information Window
Pre-configure Category
Information Windows
Show Category Folder
Attached Selected Categories
to Multiple Assets
Detached Selected
Categories to Mulitple Assets

Asset Functionality

Mail Asset
Copying/Moving DCS files
Automatic Metadata Changes

Communication

Check In / Check Out ( with
Cumulus Vault)
Mail Collection
Mail Slide Show
PDF Job Ticket Support (to be
released)
Simplified Royalty-Free
Browser (with Cumulus
Browser)
Version Control (with
Cumulus Vault)

Web Access

Custom Field Access
Custom Sorting
Search in Multiple Catalogs
on Server
Extended Query Result API

Asset Access / Storage

AssetStore API
Compressed Archives
(optional)
DLT Access (optional)
HSM Access (optional)
Retrospect Access (optional)
URL Access (with Cumulus
URL AssetStorage)

Repurposing & Conversation

Asset Conversion API
On-the-fly Resampling
On-demand file type
conversion

Automation

Access to all APIs
All Features accessible
through API
Full Control of User Inferface
Simplified API Interface
User Interface Notification

File Formats

Backward Compatibility for all
filters
General File Type Support
General Metadata Write
Access
IPTC filter
QuickTime 4 Metadata
Support

Plattforms

Mac OS 7.1 and after
Windows 95/98
Windows NT , 2000
Solaris
IRIX

Options:

Catalog Distribution for Your Assets

Cumulus Browser gives Cumulus users the ability to create and distribute custom catalogs on removable media such as CDs, DVDs or cartridges. It is a royalty-free application that allows any recipient to preview files without the inconvenience of launching multiple applications. Supporting both MacOS and Windows platforms, Browser uses the existing hierarchical category structure of the Cumulus catalogs and offers the same search and access features available to Cumulus users, including custom views, collections and categories.

Browser can be a valuable link in an e-Commerce campaign. In conjunction with another new Cumulus Option, "URL AssetStorage", users can deliver "thumbnail-only" catalogs with a URL asset reference that points to the Provider's URL address (FTP/e-Commerce or Cumulus URL AssetStorage module) where high-resolution previews and/or direct purchasing can be facilitated. This minimizes the amount of work required to produce a promotional CD and provides more timely, measurable sales and marketing results.

User Benefits

• Cost-efficient Marketing Tool -- distribute your Cumulus catalogs at a fraction of the cost of paper catalogs
• Ubiquitous Access -- allows customer access to your assets, on MacOS, Windows and with or without the Internet
• Added Value for Your Customers -- increase your business by making customer access to your assets a snap

Enhanced Security for Your Assets

Targeting the Workgroup or Enterprise environment, Cumulus Vault controls and monitors access to Administrator selected assets. It tracks usage and versions of files and facilitates check-in/check-out for collaborative group efforts. Vault centralizes control of selected assets and guarantees that only one person at a time can work on a file. It reports who possesses files, if unavailable, maintains a complete history of usage and retains previous versions, so users can access past work. It eliminates file misuse and minimizes production costs associated with miscommunication. Vault works in conjunction with Cumulus 5 Workgroup or Enterprise Editions and supports Mac OS, Windows NT, UNIX (Solaris, IRIX, Linux).

User Benefits

• Secured Assets -- allows to control and monitor access
• Version Control - streamlines your workflow by tracking usage and versions
• Centralized Access - eases access for all clients by automatically accumulating assets in a central and managed location

Internet Distribution for Your Assets

Cumulus Web Publisher lets Cumulus users publish catalogs on the Web, giving anyone with a standard Internet browser and your permission, instant access to company images, logos, collateral and other files. It uses standard HTML pages and a robust Common Gateway Interface (CGI) that allows real time access to catalogs. Catalogs published on the Web can be the same catalogs that are accessed from a workstation, so any changes made locally are reflected immediately in the Web catalog. Web Publisher works in conjunction with Cumulus 5 Single User, Workgroup or Enterprise Editions and supports Mac OS, Windows NT, Windows 95/98/Me/2000 , UNIX (Solaris, IRIX, Linux).

With an e-commerce application and a live Internet connection, Web Publisher also can be an integral part of a Web sales strategy. Search and result pages can be customized to reflect site design, facilitate browse, search and download actions, and highlight special sales information.

User Benefits

• Live Catalogs -- web catalogs are updated live by LAN-based users. Catalogs can be accessed by anyone with an Internet connection and a web browser
• Custom Output -- use HTML, JavaScript or other standard web scripting languages to provide a custom interface or to support your corporate identity.
• Easy To Use -- a single mouse-click readies a catalog for web publishing.