FotoWeb Desktop is a an application that installs and runs on you local computer, and that extends the possibilities of FotoWeb.
FotoWeb Desktop consists of several features that communicate with the FotoWeb Server. These are:
The checkout module, which lets you download a file directly from the FotoWeb web interface for local editing, work on it while offline and check it back into FotoWeb when you are finished editing it.
The FotoWeb Uploader, which lets you upload files from your local system directly to a FotoWeb archive. You can also add metadata to the files before uploading.
The FotoWeb Desktop plugin for Microsoft Office. This plugin makes it possible to access FotoWeb archives directly from within Microsoft Word or PowerPoint and to place pictures in the document or presentation layout.
The FotoWeb Desktop Extension for Adobe CS5. This extension works with InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop and lets you search your FotoWeb archives and add files to your InDesign layouts, as well as edit files in Illustrator and Photoshop. It works both in Windows and Mac OS X.
Note: The Office plugin is only available for Microsoft Office 2007 / 2010 for Windows, not Office for Mac.
If the FotoWeb system administrator has given you access to use FotoWeb Desktop, you will be prompted to install it the next time you log on to FotoWeb. Just follow the instructions on the screen to download and install FotoWeb Desktop.