What is an interactive zone?
The digital catalogue lets viewers not only see the content of a .pdf document easier but also to interact with products and articles. This is done by using an interactive zone, which is a clickable rectangle, usually having associated one or several hotspots. Clicking on an interactive zone the viewer can perform any interaction such as:
The publication tracks every interaction and forwards it to Google Analytics or other web traffic tracking software. No personal data is collected during these interactions, you do not have to worry about confidentiality.
What is a hotspot?
A hotspot or clickable hotspot is an icon that will generate an event when clicked. When the hotspot is clicked, you can either take the users to another page, redirect them to another external weblink, or allow them to add a product to the shopping basket. It can signal the presence of a video material and/or image galleries.
Can I manually add product information in my publication?
Yes, simply add the relevant information, such as product name, description, pricing, and any other necessary details, into designated fields within the CMS. Check out our tutorial for additional details.
The publication is set to go online sometime next week. Can I do that automatically?
You can schedule the date and hour for your publication’s online launch. To do that, navigate to the Publish section of the Publication editor. From here, you can select either “public” or “password protected” availability and set the date for publishing.
Can I host the publication in an intranet or on my public website?
Yes, it depends on the licence type you have access to. To do that, you have to download the publication from the Publish Area in the Publication editor. You also have the option of uploading it on a FTP account.
Is it possible to switch between single and booklet/Spread Publications after upload?
Yes, you can change the page spread format in the Basic settings area. Click on and then go to Basic settings > Navigation settings. Choose your desired page spread type.
What type of file is needed to generate a publication?
We only accept .pdf files at the moment. Your document must be a single page spread format, optimized and without crop marks. In the future we will allow multiple file uploads and double page spreads formats.
Can I change the order of the pages after uploading
Yes. All you have to do is click and drag the page to the new location. Find additional details in the "Rearrange pages" section from our tutorial.
Can I replace a single page or do I have to re-upload the entire document?
You can do both, replace just a single page or the entire document. Find additional details in the "Replace pages" and "Re-upload" sections from our tutorial.
I don’t want readers to download the publication in .pdf format. Is this possible?
Yes. Go to the "Colors and Features" tab and in the "Customize" section toggle off "Download" in the feature list.
Can I have a slide page animation instead of a classical flip?
Yes, you can change the page animation type in the Basic settings area. Click on Edit publication and then go to Basic settings > Navigation settings. Choose your desired animation type.
My URL is not user friendly, can I have a custom named one?
You can personalize the URL for each publication but also the URL for your entire account. Your account URL can be changed in the Company profile page and the publication URL in the Basic settings area of the publication editor. You have to be careful, a publication name must be unique.
What types of video formats are supported?
Each interactive zone can be associated with a video link. We support links from Youtube and Vimeo and you can choose to play them in overlay (lightbox) or on their own platform. You can also embed videos directly in the page content. We support types such as: MP4, MOV, WMV, AVI, WEBM and others.
How do I link a product with its product page from my website
Click on the Website link icon in the menu and create your layer. On the right-side panel, you'll find the predefined interaction (Website link) already attached, all you have to do is add the url (web address). Find additional details in the "Add a website link" section from our tutorial.