November 2020
We now integrate with Xpressdocs as a print partner. If you are interested in connecting to Xpressdocs, please contact your customer success manager or reach out to support@lucidpress.com
October 2020
You can upload the PDF through the image manager and we will convert each page into images. Learn more.
If you have a XML, MLS, or Google Sheet property listing connection (real estate only), then you can configure your templates to have auto-applying images. This will allow you to apply data to the document and assign primary and other images that will import from your property listing feed. Learn more.
September 2020
Get social by posting images of your Lucidpress document to instragram. Follow the simple instructions in Lucidpress to have them posted! Get to the below page by clicking share > post on social > click the Instagram icon
Showing off-screen content by default is great is you have training items or notes that you want your team to see on the side of your template design. It's great for providing instructions or training resources. You can add videos, links to other documents and more! Enable in your team brand settings.
When converting or editing a template, you can specify what print product the template is intended for. This is to prevent other print options appearing in the order prints flow that are not intended for ordering for that template.
August 2020
Lucidpress has reduced the editing functions when a document is approved to prevent accidental changes by the user. The user can still make changes and re-request approval, however, safeguards are now in place to ensure the user knows the steps and realizes what happens when they make further changes.
Integrate your brand templating workspace in Lucidpress with Slack so that you can:• Keep projects moving with Slack notifications for Lucidpress documents
• Simplify sharing by managing Lucidpress document permissions in Slack
• See preview thumbnails of Lucidpress documents when you share document links in Slack.
• Get on the same page quickly by creating new Lucidpress documents with Slack Shortcuts.
• Keep everyone in the loop by sharing Lucidpress documents to Slack from LucidpressInstallation takes seconds and using the integration is effortless.To create a document in Slack:
Option 1: Click ⚡ to create a blank document.
Option 2: Use the command /lucidpress to create a blank document.To share a document in Slack:Option 1: Click the “Share” button in Lucidpress to share your document with a Slack channel or user.
Option 2: Paste your document link in any Slack channel or direct message.Document notifications in Slack:You can choose to receive notifications in Slack when:
• someone leaves a comment on a document
• someone shares a document or folder with you
• someone requests access to a document or folder
July 2020
You asked, and now it's here! Lucidpress rounds out its table data capabilities by offering formulas to users. Much the way spreadsheet tools allow users to analyze, adjust, and quantify their data, Lucidpress allows users to run certain formulas on their documents. See the possibilities.
June 2020
Name specific versions of in your revision history for quick reference should you have the need to revert back to a previous version or create a new document from the version. Click the three dots and select "name this version" next to the version you want to name.
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To set up image paths in your Google Sheet, create a column with this name in your Sheet:
externalImageUrlsIn addition, make sure to fufill these requirements:
- have the full path starting with http://
- comma-delimit multiple values
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May 2020
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Configure restriction to always be in place via your collaboration team settings
Indicate org specific sharing via the dropdown menu in the share by link section. This will allow only those in your organization who click on the link to access the document.
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Page Bleeds/Safe Area
Lucidpress will put a bleed area on your document and have you check the safe area to ensure content doesn't get cut off. Bleeds are important if you want the content running to the edge of the page and not have a white border.
Image resolution
If you have a low resolution image, Lucidpress will have a step for you to check and give you the option to resize or replace the image before continuing
CMYK/RGB colors
If you have multiple color types on your document, Lucidpress will let you know so you can watch out for consistency.
May 2019
To upload your logo, you must be an admin. Navigate to the "Brand Assets" tab on the left and go to "Settings". For best results, we recommend resizing your logo to 120x40 pixels, then uploading it to the "Logo" section.
April 2019
To add or edit your default text styles, click the "Brand Assets" tab, then go to "Default Text Styles". Note: only admins can make changes to the styles.
March 2019
Step 1: Format the style of your text box. Once you have it like you want, click the paintbrush tool on the top menu. You can also double-click on the paintbrush to keep it selected.
Step 2: Click on another text box. Notice how it will transfer the same formatting and style from the first text box.
Learn more here.
To find this setting, click the "Brand Assets" tab and go to "Settings".
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Nov. 2018
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Sept. 2018
Everything is now easier to navigate- including: darker tabs and cleaner looks!
There is now more room to move around! Similar to Photoshop or Indesign, you can pan around the editor so that you can move around your document easier when editing.
Everything has been updated to a JavaScript code called, Angular. Angular provides many benefits that helps things move and operate smoothly and that will improve the speed and efficiency while you edit in Lucidpress. Click here for summary of the benefits Angular offers
Aug. 2018
You can now send direct mail to specific locations and demographics. USADATA automatically filters the information you need to indicate the specifics of your target audience in the the area that you select.
The Lucidpress Customer Success team designed new courses to assist with the onboarding process where you and your users can discover all of the features Lucidpress has to offer. Better yet, these courses are tailored for your specific user role. If you are an admin looking to create templates, we have you covered. If you are a user within a Business account and want to know how to work with the locking restrictions placed on your documents, you can learn it all here.
Along with the many other field options available with Lucidpress data automation, you can import your MLS data for room dimensions.
"Notes" is a new collaboration feature that you can use with your templates. Say you want to include instructions on your template when your users go to generate a document. Any notes you place on specific objects or text will remain. This can be super helpful to give users specific instructions without having to email them!
July 2018
You can now disable the new document button and prevent your users from going off brand and creating their own material. Using this feature will restrict your users to only create documents from your existing templates.
As an admin, you can control whether or not your team can use colors that are off brand. Make sure to set your brand colors in the Admin > Brand Management section before turning on this setting. This ensures that your team has access to all your brand colors (be sure to include black and white as well).
Make it so that only your brand fonts can be used in your documents
No longer will your contacts need to open your published document in Lucidpress to click on your links. They can click on the links right within the email itself!
June 2018
Does your organization use Constant Contact? Now you can create your email and campaign within Lucidpress. After creating your campaign, your HTML code will seamlessly be uploaded to Constant Contact.
May 2018
Does your organization use Constant Contact? Now you can create your email and campaign within Lucidpress. After creating your campaign, your HTML code will seamlessly be uploaded to Constant Contact.
Print and Ship has been improved and expanded! Three more products are now available to order: 24x26 inch A-Frame Posters with stands, 11x17 inch Posters, and 120# cover weight stock flyers.
Team and Business accounts can now set a default bleed and default color profiles to ensure that all of their users create great, print-ready content without having to even think about. page bleeds or color profiles.
April 2018
Team and Business accounts can now set a default bleed and default color profiles to ensure that all of their users create great, print-ready content without having to even think about. page bleeds or color profiles.
It is now possible to download individual images from within Lucidpress onto your computer. To do this, find the image thumbnail in the image manager, right-click or click the three dots in the bottom right-hand corner, and select “Download Image.”
With the new direct mail feature, it is now possible to send mail in bulk to multiple addresses directly from Lucidpress. Simply create a new Lucidpress document, upload a CSV of addresses, and order prints. The prints will be mailed out to all the addresses in the CSV.
Mar. 2018
Two new fields have been added to the Smart Field options: Agent Number and Home Office.
Feb. 2018
An "Account" button has been added to the header of the documents page through which you can directly access your account settings.
The UI of the brand management panel has been updated. Click on the tabs to the left to navigate its different sections. See the Brand Management article for more information.
A documents publication manager has been added to the documents page where you can see and manage your published documents. To open, click "Document Publications" in the folder manager.
Click the paper clip to copy the URL of your published document, the pen to open the document in the editor, and the trash icon to permanently delete the published document.
You can now populate smart fields with images. To do so, go to Insert > Smart Fields > Account > Logo/Profile Image.