NetDisc for Windows

Simplified DVD and CD Disc Fulfillment

What it Does

NetDisc is a simplified product management and production tool for anyone who distributes products on DVD and CD. Used with a Rimage digital publishing system, NetDisc accepts an order on-demand for a pre-defined product and produces the required disc.

NetDisc is not an e-commerce system, but can be integrated with most e-commerce configurations.

How it Works

NetDisc receives an XML-formatted email request from an e-commerce or other automated system. NetDisc parses the email and looks for a valid product ID. With a successfully parsed request, NetDisc enters the request into its own database.

When NetDisc processes a request, that request points to a specific product
ID. Every "product" stored in the NetDisc database consists
of a product ID, label file target, and ISO image target. This information
is used to generate a request for production, which is sent to the Rimage
digital publishing system.

Click Here for a sample NetDisc XML request

What about custom printing?

NetDisc allows up to five merge fields to be embedded in any request. The merge fields are passed on to the Rimage for printing, and will be placed based in the merge field location in the label design.

No email? No problem!

NetDisc features an intranet website that allows users on the local network to submit new fulfillment requests manually, view completed requests, requests still in process, and products available to request.

Click Here for a screen-shot of the NetDisc intranet webpage

What if I need tighter integration than just email?

NetDisc uses a database based on Microsoft Access. Tighter integration can be made by using an Access OLE control and inserting a request into the NetDisc database directly.

Click Here for a screen-shot of the NetDisc request table open in Microsoft Access

What about "custom" products?

Any product to be processed outside of the main NetDisc server application is referred to as a "dynamic" product. Dynamic products, such as audio discs, require a custom script for each product ID to properly format the dynamic content to be recorded. Dynamic product scripts are written by us on a case-by-case basis, and replace a typical ISO image target entry in the product table.

Supported Formats

NetDisc currently supports ISO-9660 and UDF images for product output. Label designs must be Rimage compatible (Rimage CD Designer or PDF). PDF labels do not support merge fields.

What about storage?

NetDisc does not automatically store ISO images, label designs, or dynamic content. A large storage array is recommended for instant access to content
and label design objects.

Benefits at a Glance

• Eliminates disc-based product inventory
• Allows for 100% virtual stock
• Accepts XML jobs via e-mail
• Accepts order entry via database connection
• Accepts manual order entry via integrated Intranet page
• Simplifies e-commerce and other automated implementations
• Runs on Rimage Control Center

Requirements

• Rimage Producer II, III, DL, and all N series
• Rimage software version 7.0 and above
• Windows XP
• 5MB free disk space for program files

Licensing

• NetDisc is licensed per-server