Instructions for using FTP server
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Here are some simple instructions of how to upload file to the FTP server if you don’t have any FTP software. These instructions will only work with Internet Explorer, other systems will have to download an FTP client software program. For Macintosh users you can download a freeware ftp client called CYBERDUCK directly from www.macupdate.com. For other systems we recommend using Commander for Windows to connect to the FTP.
1. Write the following address into the address bar of your browser ftp://ftp.gzdm.cz
2. Then use your user name and password (click on the “remember password” or
“save password” option so that you don’t need to enter it each time)
3. This then opens a window where you can then place your files
4. Find the files that you want to upload, mark them with your mouse and pres
Ctrl+C (this will copy the files)
5. Then go to the window that opened in Explorer and press Ctrl+V and the files should start uploading into the box. If you are uploading multiple orders then please create a new folder for each title. It is essential to name the folder with the catalogue number of the title that you want to upload. It is also necessary to make sure that each file in each folder is clearly labeled so that we know what it is for. For example you can name the folder with the catalogue number 9966, then use say LABEL_A9966.pdf for the label for side A and LABEL_B9966.pdf, or ONBODY_PRINT9966.pdf for the onbody print and so on. This is just an example, so please use identification numbers or letters that correspond to the catalogue number of the title.
It is very easy to create a folder and can be done by clicking on FILE at the top of the open communication window where you want to make the file, and then by pressing on NEW, then by pressing FOLDER. This creates a new folder that you can upload files into. This will avoid any confusion when we are downloading the files as we will know for which order the files are for. If your files are not clearly labelled then the risk of using the wrong files for the wrong order is greatly increased.
If you still have problems then please contact your customer service representative or your sales manager.
Data transmission via FTP server
The source data for production transmitted via FTP server must contain the check elements enabling the verification of data integrity prior to the production itself. Without check elements it is impossible to guarantee the conformity of files received by the manufacturer to the original files on the side of customer.
The orders, which do not contain the check elements, are suspended until the customer sends the data in acceptable format. If the customer insists on the production from non-secured data, he will assume all risks related to any possible undesirable changes of data during its transmission and storage.
The check elements can be supplied in one of the following ways:
The check code supplied separately
There must be supplied the check codes, by means of which it is possible to verify any damage to data or an unauthorised manipulation with data.
We accept the MD5, CRC32 and SHA1 codes. The code must be calculated separately for each file and a “List of files with checking codes” must be attached to the documentation.
The check codes can be created using applications HashCalc, MD5summer or FreeCommander which are available on internet and may be used free of charge.
Format of source data, which already contains the check elements
ISZ, UIF – compressed formats of disc images with the check elements
APE, FLAC - lossless compressed audio formats with the check elements
Source data packed in the archive
The files representing the image of disc, DDP, CMF or individual files, which do not contain any check elements (for example WAV or AIFF files), must be packed in one single file that can contain even the documentation.
Acceptable archive files: RAR, 7Z, ZIP, SIT, ALZ, BZ2, ARJ, ACE, other formats might be accepted only with prior agreement with the pre-mastering department.
In case of any other questions feel free to ask your CS representative or sales manager of our GZ team.