The first panel of the iDropper application is the Destination panel. Here you set all the options for your FTP server - the destination for the files that will be sent via iDropper. You may also set how you would like files archived, if at all, as well as set advanced options, such as timeout and firewall port.

Figure 1. The iDropper Destination Panel

The second panel is the Notification panel. Here you set all the options for how you would like to be notified when files arrive on the FTP server. The first set of options govern the Web Script Notification option. Use web scripts to tie into a workflow solution, or when firewall settings make e-mail notification impossible. Write your own scripts, or use our sample scripts to get started.

Figure 2. The iDropper Notification:Web Script Panel

Next is the E-Mail Notification panel. Here you set options for the e-mail address where you would like notification messages sent.

Figure 3. The iDropper Notification:E-Mail Panel

Next is the Web Page Notification panel. Use this panel if you would like your users to be taken to a web page for order entry, or to tie into an existing workflow solution.

Figure 4. The iDropper Notification:Web Page Panel

After notification options have been sent, go to the Job Info panel. Here you may set options for job ticketing, which allows your users to fill in a Job Info form prior to sending files. The Job Info form will be sent along with the files.

Figure 5. The iDropper Job Info Panel

The Branding panel allows you to add your own private branding to the Droplets that you create. Simply drag and drop new Splash and Icon images onto the branding panel and they will replace the default iDropper branding.

Figure 6. The iDropper Branding Panel

Once you've set all the options for Destination, Notification, Job Info and Branding, you're ready to do a Pre-flight Status check. Simply click "Check Settings" and iDropper will confirm your settings and display the status in the Pre-flight Status drawer.

Figure 7. The iDropper Pre-flight Status Drawer

You're ready to create your Droplet! Just click "Save Droplet", and you will be prompted to enter the Droplet name, location in which to save it, and the platform file format (Mac OSX, or Windows). Now your droplet is ready for distribution via e-mail, CD-ROM, or download.

Figure 8. The iDropper Save Droplet Dialog