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1 MEDIA LOGIC YMITY the colors of Nature R SOFTWARE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF TINTING SYSTEMS

2 MEDIA LOGIC YMITY THE NEW SOFTWARE MANAGING THE TINTING SYSTEMS DEVELOPED FOR PAINT MANUFACTURERS WORKING IN THE FIELD OF BUILDING AND INDUSTRY PAINTS

3 it s UNIQUE The customer can use the same software for all his points of sale, regardless of any combination of the associated devices Technical features, functionality and flexibility make it very innovative and complete It is developed with the latest information technology it s CUSTOMIZABLE Its functionality and graphical user interface can be modified and/or adapted to any specific Customer s requirement Immediate brand recognition it s USER-FRIENDLY Tabbed browsing enables the User to manage many operations at the same time inside the same window A few steps to get results quickly Its modern and attractive graphics gives an high emotional impact The graphical user interface can be adapted to any screen resolution without loosing clearness and proportions it s RELIABLE YMITY comes from the evolution of many successful applications, for the field of building and industry paints, made by Media Logic during the latest 20 years of experience Having thousands of users worldwide is a mark of high quality of the product and expertise in technical and sales assistance Official and steady partnerships with the most leading companies in the market of hardware and software ensure stability in the present and in the future it s AFFORDABLE The modularity and the wide range of possible combinations enable the Customer to choose the best configuration for every point of sale The user can buy just what he needs and nothing more, but he can integrate, if needed, with additional functions by following the natural growth of the point of sale

4 TECHNICAL FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS A careful and deep analysis of its usability makes Media Logic YMITY a very user-friendly software although the large number of functions it provides. Software interoperability, which means ability of various systems and technological services to communicate and sharing information among them and with other systems according to shared standards, is nowadays considered a very important feature In order to provide complete functions and services, Media Logic Ymity has been developed to guarantee an high level of integration with the connected devices (dispensers, spectrophotometers, electronic balances) and with third party software (color matching algorithm, dynamic creation of safety documents)»» In order to get these results, Media Logic undersigned some technical and trade agreements with the most important software and hardware providers operating in the market 4

5 BENEFITS Highly customized product for every Customer Increase in efficiency and productivity Decrease in time for training and assistance Native and integrated communications protocols Constantly updated drivers by using new technologies Compatibility with all models of devices, both new and legacy ones Technical support and assistance guaranteed directly by the producer 5

6 FOR THE POINT OF SALE Media Logic YMITY is the software for managing the tinting systems at the point of sale. FORMULA BOOK Tinting systems: possibility to simultaneously manage different tinting systems, for building and industry Multiple search methods: wizard procedures, professional tasks, advanced filters, closest colors (including competitor s color cards) Flexible management of the formulas: use of any unit of measurement, automatic conversion from volume to weight and vice versa, reproportioning in any format Management of the dispense: with manual dispenser, with automatic dispenser and in weight assisted with an electronic balance History of the dispense: chronological log and association with end users recorded in a customer master Additional functions: request for new colors, manage prices with multiple price lists, print labels with barcodes, create and export statistics 6

7 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Consultation of technical documentation Native integration with software for the dynamic creation of safety documents developed by the most leading producers operating in the market (such as Telematic/Epy) MANUAL DISPENSERS Specific visualization of colorant quantities, aimed at dosing the formulas with manual dispensers AUTOMATIC DISPENSERS Main functions for dispensing the formulas, for displaying the status of the canisters and for the ordinary maintenance of the machine Native integration with the automatic dispensers made by the main producers operating in the market (such as CPS Color/COROB, Fast/ Fast & Fluid, Nit/Hero, Tecmec, GeCo, Lenteq, Edel, Dromont) 7

8 ELECTRONIC BALANCES Main functions for the weighing and for the ordinary management of the balance Native integration with the electronic balances made by the main producers operating in the market (such as Mettler Toledo, Micron) SPECTROPHOTOMETERS Main functions for the measurement and for the ordinary management of the instrument Native integration with spectrophotometers made by the main producers operating in the market (such as Datacolor, Minolta, Byk, Hunterlab) COLOR MATCHING Search by closest color: list of formulas similar to the measured color with an indication of the difference Formulation: configurable calculation methods and product-specific parameters Quality control: comparison of the colors with detailed explanation of the differences and operating recommendations Correction with different methodologies: formula corrected by addition and formula optimized by reformulation Native integration with color matching software developed by the most leading producers operating in the market (such as Datacolor, Intex System) 8

9 FOR THE LABORATORY Media Logic YMITY LAB is the software for managing the tinting systems in lab. CONFIGURATIONS Points of sale (single or group) Tinting systems (brands, products, bases, formats, colorants and formulas) Color cards and colors DEFINITIONS Unit of measurement Labels layout Price lists Dispensers (manual and automatic) Spectrophotometers Technical documentation Localization and translation management AUTOMATED PROCEDURES Conversion of data from third party software (including personal formulas) Mass data import (colors, formulas, prices) 9

10 DATA UPDATING Media Logic YMITY can connect to different types of database and update data in both on-line and off-line mode. The enterprise relational database (Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle Database) used by Media Logic Ymity supplies also free licenses which can be distributed in the points of sale. The database structure is designed to allow the regular updating of the points of sale with laboratory data. On-line updating through direct connection between the laboratory and the point of sale Off-line updating through import function BENEFITS Reliability, safety and high performance Free database license in the points of sale Data updating in real time 10

11 MODULARITY The main functions of Media Logic Ymity are grouped in modules that can be enabled the ones regardless of the others. Selective enabling of the modules allows the Customer to customize the use of the application in every point of sale. The master is unique and the installation in the point of sale does not depend on the enabled modules. MODULES B A M S Customizations Formula book Data updating Technical documentation Manual dispensers Automatic dispensers Electronic balances Spectrophotometers Color matching 11

12 LICENCES Media Logic YMITY provides single-user licences. The minimum license includes just the module B. BENEFITS Functions and licenses made to measure according to the capabilities of each point of sale Reduced licensing costs Management of a single master 12

13 YMITY LICENSE COMPARISON B BA BM BS BAM BAS BMS BAMS Interface Customizations Functionality Devices Applications Different tinting systems Multiple search methods Search by closest color Flexible management of the formulas Formula book History Request for new colors Multiple price lists Labels with barcodes Statistics Data updating On-line updating Off-line updating Technical documentation Consultation Dynamic creation Manual dispensers Specific visualization Dispensing functions Automatic dispensers Representation of the canisters Maintenance of the machine Representation of the display Electronic balances Representation of the quantities Control and reproportioning Spectrophotometers Measuring functions Maintenance of the instrument Search by closest color Color matching Formulation Quality control Correction

14 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Media Logic YMITY is developed for Microsoft Windows operating systems. COMPUTER 32-bit and 64-bit client operating system: Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista and Windows 7 or newer (with the exception of the Starter versions) Processor: minimum 2 GHz RAM: minimum 1 GB for Windows XP; 2 GB for Windows Vista, Windows 7 and newer versions Available hard disk space: minimum 500 MB Ports: depending on the hardware devices connected to the computer DISPLAY ADAPTER Suggested screen resolution: WXGA (1280x768 pixel) Color depth: Truecolor (24 bit) or higher Memory: minimum 256 MB INSTALLATION Media Logic Ymity is provided with automatic procedures for the installation and removal. Any additional software will be installed if necessary. 14

15 MEDIA LOGIC creates and develops multimedia and technical applications since A leading company in the IT global market, MEDIA LOGIC has got several customers and products spread in more than 50 countries all over the world. It is also a highly qualified partner providing to the customers not only new IT solutions but also advisory services, assistance and support to improve the quality of their jobs. Always focused on the industrial market, over the years MEDIA LOGIC has achieved the excellence and an absolutely prestigious position in the international market by creating new software for various sectors. Its leadership in providing software and systems for building and industry, has required more and more expertise in assistance and a very specialized support for anyone who operates in the market of paints, coatings and decorative products. This is the reason why in 2005 MEDIACOL was established, the main reference for the distribution of the software developed by MEDIA LOGIC. It s hard to predict now which new technologies will be used in the future, but MEDIA LOGIC will definitely be able to catch them and create more and more innovative solutions according to the increasing market demand.

16 R the nature of Colors COPYRIGHT MEDIA LOGIC AND ITS LICENSORS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. MEDIA LOGIC, MEDIACOL AND YMITY LOGOS ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MEDIA LOGIC - REGGIO EMILIA - ITALY All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners