Twixl Publisher

Download Twixl Publisher

Twixl Publisher consists of two components:

• The Twixl Publisher Plug-in for InDesign CS5/5.5 that allows you to export your content from InDesign

• The Twixl Publisher Builder application that will use the exported InDesign content to create a Preview of the publication in the iPad simulator or also create an "Ad Hoc" build to install on your iPad outside of the App Store

System requirements

• InDesign CS5/CS5.5 requirements: see the Adobe site for details. Although the plug-in can be used on both Windows and Mac OS X, the Twixl Publisher Builder app is Mac OS X only.
• Twixl Publisher Builder requirements: Mac OS X 10.6.8 or 10.7.x and Xcode 4.x. Xcode is a free download from the Mac App Store.

The download below contains both the Twixl Publisher Builder application and the InDesign plug-in for Mac OS X. Download the plug-in for Windows here.

About Twixl Publisher Explore and "Ad Hoc" Builds

Twixl Publisher Explore allows you to create a preview in the iPad simulator or an "Ad Hoc" build based on an InDesign publication. An "Ad hoc" build is a type of build that can be installed on an iPad outside of the App Store.

An "Ad Hoc" build created with the demo version can be installed on a maximum of 100 iPads. Download the example files above for either CS5 or CS5.5, then follow the step-by step instructions to create your own preview in just a few steps.

Twixl Publisher Explore allows you to create an unlimited number of previews and "Ad Hoc" builds.

App Store builds are available direct from Twixlmedia or via one of its partners at a fee of €250 / $350 per build.

If you can gain full independence and access to extra features, you can purchase a Premium, Advanced or Professional license.

How to create a Provisioning Profile ?

in order to create an "Ad Hoc" build, you need to be registered for the iOS Developer Program and have a Provisioning Profile configured on Apple's iOS Provisioning Portal.

Make sure to first check Apple's documentation if you haven't done so already. There's a Program User Guide PDF available on the Provisioning Portal, or you can watch the how to video's about:

• Obtaining your (Distribution) Certificate
• Assigning Devices
• Creating your App IDs
• Creating (Distribution) Provisioning Profiles

If you're new to iOS development, the step by step instructions in the provisioning FAQ on our support site is a good starting point.