Today I thought I would have a look at the development of the web-based postcard design software. I must say that the upgrades to this system re working very well. Everyday new day changes are being planned and implemented. So far we have been able to work on several areas that are still being beta tested:

1. Start over Button- Now has 2 modes of start over. The first one is intended to restore system defaults while retain client data. I have tested it a couple of times and get an error

“Warning: imagecreatefrompng() [function.imagecreatefrompng]: ‘../bus_card_backgrounds/real_estate/’ is not a valid PNG file in /home/robert12/public_html/panelV2/V2_buildcard.php on line 98”

safety-zone

The second click will reset your data and appears to function well.

2. Many of the postcard template designs include a decorative border. When placing objects such as text or logos they often overlay the border.

SHOWS OBJECT LAYOUT PROBLEM

safety-zone

Would like to propose that we create a “invisible global safety zone” whereby a user cannot place text and logo objects in this area. When alignment tools are used they will align to the safety zone and not the card size

With Invisible Safety Zone

safety-zone

3. Email a Friend- Now functions perfectly and presents minimal security risk

4. The images that are being created are PNG images they take a long time to load compared to .gif or jpeg. We need to insert the script (gif or jpg write) as it was initially

5. When using “Change Layout” they do not preview the correct choice once selected

That is about all I can see with the work done on the postcard maker for the front side. I am currently working on the postcard maker for the backside and should have the scope finalized for the programmer tomorrow.

R

Tags: postcard software, paper based, postcard template, business management, graphic design, postcard printing software