Licensing
The full ArtistScope DRM package is provided with every licence. Licence keys are required for each web site which are based on the domain used for administration.
Multiple Sites
Once ArtistScope DRM is installed on a server, the DRM service can be shared by other web sites, each with their own database and online management solution installed within their own web site. Each additional web site will require separate licencing and domain code.
Requirements
ArtistScope DRM requires a Windows server with ASP support plus the option of using either a SQL or Access database. ArtistScope DRM is fully compatible with FrontPage, SharePoint, etc.
Installation Support
ArtistScope DRM includes a single installer for all of the server components. To install DRM you will need to have administrator rights on the server to set write permissions on the upload folders and modify some parameters in the settings files for each web site employing the service. ArtistScope DRM can be installed by the ArtistScope support team for an additional fee which can be nominated at the time of purchase.
Document Upload
Almost any type of file can be uploaded and converted to PDF using the Utility Document Converter (UDC). For DRM the UDC is configured for converting Word, Excel and PowerPoint files to PDF prior to encryption for DRM. Existing PDF documents can be uploaded without using the UDC.
DRM Conversion
ArtistScope DRM utilizes a custom version of the CopySafe PDF Converter which retrieves document information from your DRM database and encrypts the PDF documents accordingly.
Rights Assignment
Document permissions can be set at the time of upload, or they can be set later dafter upload/conversion.
In the case of documents converted for DRM, all permissions including view and print limits, expiry date, group and individual access rights can be changed at any time.
In the case of documents converted by CopySafe PDF that are not for DRM, to preserve the integrity of already distributed publications, the password and expiration date cannot be changed after encryption:
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Account Establishment
Each account is self contained with its own upload folder, output folder and database. You have the choice of SQL or Access databases, and the choice is yours. For example if you intend to move your DRM solution to your own site/server at a later date, choose the database type that you want to use on your site later and it can be easily exported for its new home.
Hosting Fees
DRM Hosting is not charged by the month or year. Instead it is charged by activity. After paying the one time set up fee of US$250 you also pay in advance a number of hits which are credited to your account. When your users validate a document 1 hit is recorded. When a user downloads a document via their user admin or from email invitation 2 hits are recorded per 5 Mb (or part thereof ) of download size. For example one user downloading a 3.5 Mb DRM document will cost 2 hits. please the order page for further pricing.
Administration and Distribution
The creation of user accounts, document conversion and management occurs server side so that it can managed from remote computers without having to install software. You can assign administrators and other special users permitted to submit publications, update document permissions or suspend document availability at any time.
Multi-language Support
ArtistScope DRM web pages for end users and admin can be automatically translated depending on which browser language is detected. ArtistScope DRM includes the ArtistScope Translate module for more than 25 different languages. When the multi-language support option is enabled, all windows and messages (including member email notices) are translated to the user's language.
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