Simplify Print Workflows: Integrate Adobe InDesign with Bold CMS Seamlessly
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Simplify Print Workflows: Integrate Adobe InDesign with Bold CMS Seamlessly

New Plugin Launched to simplify print workflow with Quintype's BOLD CMS
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Quintype is revolutionizing digital publishing with BOLD, its cutting-edge, digital-first newspaper CMS solution designed for modern news organizations.

BOLD is trusted by publishers worldwide and combines intuitive functionality with advanced AI-powered tools to deliver seamless content creation and management experiences.

BOLD isn’t just a news CMS; it’s a constantly evolving platform that stays ahead of industry trends. Whether empowering digital newsrooms or simplifying the print-to-digital transition, Quintype ensures publishers can focus on what they do best—delivering stories that matter. 

With the introduction of the BOLD Importer Plugin, Quintype now offers a hassle-free way to integrate print workflows into the digital sphere, redefining convenience for publishers. No wonder BOLD continues to set the benchmark for innovation and adaptability in news CMS solutions.

What is BOLD Importer?

The BOLD Importer is a specialized extension that connects Quintype’s AI-powered news CMS (used by digital publishers) with Adobe InDesign (a design tool often used for print layouts).

It aims to streamline transferring digital content (stories, images, and associated metadata) from the CMS into pre-designed print templates in InDesign, saving time and ensuring consistency.

Designers and publishers simply import stories and their components—like headlines, authors, images, quotes, and text—from the Quintype CMS into Adobe InDesign templates.

What Is It About?

This tool bridges the gap between digital publishing (via Quintype’s CMS) and print design (via InDesign). Instead of manually copying and pasting content from the CMS to the print layout, BOLD Importer automates this, making it faster and reducing errors.

  • It takes the burden off your design team.

  • It gets you from concept to print-ready layout faster.

  • It makes it easy to reflow digital-first content for print with minimal extra effort.

How to use the BOLD Importer Plugin

  1. Setup:

    • Install the BOLD Importer plugin in Adobe InDesign. Contact us to get the plugin

    • Log in to the plugin using your Quintype news CMS credentials (URL, username, password, etc.).

  2. Fetch Stories:

    • Choose a collection or set of stories in Quintype’s newspaper CMS that you want to use for print.

    • The plugin fetches all content (e.g., headlines, summaries, images, quotes) associated with the selected stories.

  3. Template Integration:

    • Create or use pre-designed InDesign templates with placeholders for story elements.

    • The plugin automatically fills these placeholders with content from Quintype’s publishing CMS.

  4. Finalize the Layout:

    • Review and adjust any overflow or empty spaces within InDesign.

    • Ensure the design is ready for printing.

  5. Print-Ready Output:

    • Export the final layout for printing.

If you are not using Adobe InDesign, you can try to achieve the same outcome as the BOLD Importer Plugin using the following steps.

  1. Clone Stories for Print:

    • In Quintype CMS, clone the digital story intended for print. This creates a print-specific version while preserving the original story for digital use.

  2. Basic Formatting in CMS:

    • Perform basic formatting tasks within the CMS itself (e.g., text alignment, layout adjustments).

    • The cloned story is optimized for print dimensions and styles.

  3. Connect to Print Systems:

    • Export the formatted story to the print system via:

      • Manual Export: Download and manually upload the content to the print system.

      • API Integration: Connect Quintype CMS to the print system using APIs or middleware, streamlining the process.

  4. Finalize Print Workflow:

    • The print team reviews the story, adjusts it as needed, and sends it to print.

Conclusion

We have crafted solutions that empower hybrid publishers to seamlessly blend tradition with technology, ensuring their workflows adapt and thrive in this evolving media landscape.

If you have an online presence but want to start a print presence, if your business is struggling to generate revenue with only print and wants to start a digital presence, or if you have run a hybrid business that is not cost-effective, we are there for you. Get expert advice to understand how BOLD can help your print business, try our innovation, and see how it blends with your goals. 

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