The PPC2005 Conference was a great success. Thanks to all who participated!

PDF eXpress

PPC 2005 has registered for use of a new IEEE tool: IEEE PDF eXpress ™

The new IEEE Xplore ® Requirements for PDF will be enforced as of 2005. All conference articles submitted for inclusion in IEEE Xplore must adhere to the IEEE Xplore PDF specification for compatibility.

IEEE PDF eXpress is a free service to IEEE conferences, allowing their authors to make IEEE Xplore-compatible PDFs (Conversion function) or to check PDFs that authors have made themselves for IEEE Xplore compatibility (PDF Check function).

Steps for submission

1. Create your manuscript(s)
2. Proofread and check layout of manuscript (it is highly recommended that you do this BEFORE going to IEEE PDF eXpress.)
3. Create IEEE PDF eXpress account
4. Upload source file(s) for Conversion; and/or PDF(s) for Checking
5. Use IEEE PDF eXpress to attain IEEE Xplore-compatible PDF(s). The site contains extensive instructions, resources, helpful hints, and access to technical support.
6. Submit final, IEEE Xplore-compatible PDF(s) per the guidelines indicated on the PPC Paper Template — 205 KB MS Word Doc.

IEEE PDF eXpress will be available on April 15, 2005.

IEEE PDF eXpress: http://216.228.1.34/pdfexpress/log.asp

Conference ID: ppc05

1. Access the IEEE PDF eXpress site
   
   

   First-time users:	Previous users, but using it the first time for a new conference:	Returning users:
   a. Click “New Users - Click Here”.	a. Enter ppc05 for the Conference ID, your email address, and enter the password you used for your old account.	a. Enter ppc05 for the Conference ID, email address and password.
   b. Enter ppc05 for the Conference ID, your email address, and choose a new password. Continue to enter information as prompted.	b. When you click “Login”, you’ll receive an error saying you need to set up an account. Simply click “Continue”. By entering your previously used email address and password combination, you will enable your old account for access to this new conference.
   c. You will receive online and email confirmation of successful account setup.	c. Check that the contact information is still valid, and click “Submit”.
   	d. You will receive online and email confirmation of successful account setup.

   
   
2. For each conference paper, click “Create New Title”
3. Enter identifying text for the paper (title is recommended but not required)
4. Click “Submit PDF for Checking” or “Submit Source Files for Conversion”
5. Indicate platform, source file type (if applicable), click Browse and navigate to file, and click “Upload File”. You will receive online and email confirmation of successful upload
6. You will receive an email with your Checked PDF or IEEE PDF eXpress-converted PDF attached. If you submitted a PDF for Checking, the email will show if your file passed or failed.