Integrating CI HUB with Adobe InDesign
Last updated October 12, 2023
CI HUB's integration with Adobe InDesign allows you to streamline your creative workflow by accessing digital assets directly within the InDesign application. With this integration, you can easily browse, search, and import assets from your CI HUB account, making your design projects more efficient and collaborative. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to integrate CI HUB with Adobe InDesign.
Step-by-Step Integration
**1. Ensure You Have Adobe InDesign Installed:
- Before you begin, make sure you have Adobe InDesign installed on your computer. You'll need it for the integration.
**2. Download and Install the CI HUB Extension:
- Visit the CI HUB website and download the CI HUB extension for Adobe InDesign. Follow the installation instructions provided.
**3. Launch Adobe InDesign:
- Open Adobe InDesign on your computer. If it's already running, restart it to ensure the CI HUB extension is fully activated.
**4. Access the CI HUB Panel:
- After launching InDesign, you should see the CI HUB panel. It's typically located on the right side of the workspace. If you don't see it, go to "Window" in the top menu and select "Extensions" to enable the CI HUB panel.
**5. Log In to Your CI HUB Account:
- In the CI HUB panel, click on the login icon or option. Enter your CI HUB account credentials to log in.
**6. Browse and Search for Assets:
- Once logged in, you can browse and search for digital assets within the CI HUB panel. Use keywords, filters, or folders to find the assets you need.
**7. Preview and Select Assets:
- Click on an asset to preview it. To use an asset in your InDesign project, select it by clicking on the "Insert" or "Use" button.
**8. Insert Assets into Your InDesign Document:
- After selecting an asset, it will be inserted into your InDesign document at the cursor's position. You can adjust its size and placement as needed.
**9. Manage and Update Assets: - The CI HUB panel also allows you to manage and update assets. You can replace or update assets directly from the panel.
**10. Collaborate and Share: - Collaborate with your team by easily sharing CI HUB assets within your Adobe InDesign projects. The integration enhances collaboration and asset management.
**11. Access CI HUB Features: - Explore additional CI HUB features within the panel, such as version control, custom workflows, and more.
**12. Log Out (If Needed): - To log out of your CI HUB account, click on the logout or account icon in the CI HUB panel.
Conclusion
Integrating CI HUB with Adobe InDesign is a powerful way to enhance your creative workflow. By following these steps, you can access, use, and manage digital assets seamlessly within your InDesign projects. This integration simplifies asset management, improves collaboration, and streamlines your design process, making it an invaluable tool for creative professionals and teams.