Ad Layout

The next generation of ad layout software is here

The ultimate cost-effective, easy to use ad dummying / layout and issue management software for newspapers and magazines.

With a completely new, streamlined set of interfaces, AdforceX makes the ad dummying process easier and more intuitive than ever

Here's how AdForceX can benefit your team.

Contextual menus for quick and convenient access to page and runsheet actions
Ad dummying with image views
Page filtering along with runsheet filtering
Pages and Runsheet Inspectors for viewing and batch changing information about ads, pages and placements
Views Inspector for reviewing the issue based selective criteria
Layout view displaying the issue as a miniaturized graphic representation of pages and ads
Built-in linking intelligence that automatically links ads to their digital files
Layouts palette to build comprehensive auto layout processes
Issue template management for efficient access and reuse of issue setups
Physical sectioning with automatic section folios combined with logical sections allowing precise ad placements
Definable issue configurations to automate section structures and page color assignments

Unified solution for both display and classified ads

AdforceX now offers an optional module that supports import and auto-flow of classified ads, with controls over classifications, placements, headers and flow order — offering one combined solution for display and classified within the same issue file.

Flowed classifieds — Wireframe view (left) and Image view (right)

The SmartFlow module consists of four essential components: the new Classifications Manager, a Flow Options Editor, an Object Styles Editor and the actual click and drag options that implement SmartFlow in an issue — either continuously, restrictively or using drag regions called AreaFlow.

Used at more publications worldwide than any other ad layout / ad dummying solution

Easy transition for existing Page Director ALS, ALS for Magazines and AdForce users.

Our customers have relied on our ad layout solutions, day in and day out, for years. To make sure it’s easy to transition to AdforceX, we built an intelligent import process that brings in your ALS, ALS-M or AdForce preferences. This ensures that your configurations and import setups that align with your front-end data will work with AdforceX right from the start.

Tried and true features

AdforceX has all the key capabilities our customers have come to expect from our ad layout solutions

Keeps track of color placements, page and section requests, pickups and a host of other requirements.
Imports tab-delimited runsheet files from any electronic order-entry system.
Supports a wide array of customizable page and issue attributes.
Controls double truck placements and accurately exports bleed ads to InDesign.
Flows ads automatically, by drag-and-drop, or a combination of both.
Manages ad conflicts and even shows you a potential conflict as you drag and drop ads.
Links ads to their digital file paths without requiring file path entries in the runsheet.
Multidirectional flow controls allow forward, backward or random ad distribution.
Completed issues and pages can be opened in InDesign with ad links, folios and all the other layout information inherited.

AdWorks is the only advertising management system that has been built with a complete integration with AdForceX.

Beautiful workflow from ad sales to ad dummying.

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System Requirements for AdforceX 3.5

Macintosh computer with Intel processor for macOS 10.14 Mojave, 10.15 Catalina, 11 Big Sur and 12 Monterey. Supports either Intel or ARM processor for Big Sur and Monterey.
4 GB RAM.
AdforceX layouts can be opened InDesign using our AdImport Plug-in for CC 2019, 2020, 2021 or 2022 on Mac or Windows.