Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get started on IDEAL Online ArtRoom?
       
1. Set Up an Account
Start by selecting a UserID and password. Once you have filled out and submitted the online form we will begin to set up your account. A representative will contact you via telephone when the account is ready or should we need any further information. This usually takes no more than one business day if your request is recieved during regular business hours.

2. Put Your Documents Online
Members can choose one of three easy ways to put documents online:
   a) You can mail hard copies of your documents to our Service Bureau. Qualified color experts will scan your drawings upload them into the IDEAL ArtRoom.
   b) You can mail us your drawings in digital format, on a CD-ROM or Zip disk, for example, ready to be uploaded.
   c) You can upload your digital drawings to us directly through the internet. (Recommended only for high speed Internet connections.)

Why should I use IDEAL Online ArtRoom for my drawings?
       
IDEAL Online ArtRoom is a secure hosting center that allows you and people who may want to purchase your artwork to view and order prints over the internet.

In addition to hosting, IDEAL Online ArtRoom Services enable you to outsource all of your large format scanning, document managing and content selling needs
Tour our scanning service center

    What Are The Benefits of IDEAL Online ArtRoom?
  • No software to buy or install
  • Easy to use
  • Secure access to your documents anytime, anywhere you have a web browser
  • View without download via Thin Client technology
  • Enables online color proofing.
  • Provides a central point to access drawings.
How do I Buy Art Work on IDEAL Online ArtRoom?
       
The first step to buying artwork on the IDEAL Online ArtRoom is to follow the login instructions on the ArtRoom home page. You may view and purchase any of the ArtRoom content.
Request a password Here

How do I Sell content on IDEAL Online ArtRoom?
       
Whether you are a fine artist, a graphic artist, or a photographer, you can sell your Artwork on the IDEAL Online ArtRoom. It's fast. It's easy. You post your Artwork content and the purchase price on the IDEAL Online ArtRoom. Patron can view and purchase a copy of your Artwork from anywhere anytime they have a web browser. IDEAL Online ArtRoom prints and ships the content to your customer.

The first step to selling your Artwork content is to establish an IDEAL Online PlanRoom account. IDEAL Online PlanRoom keeps a small handling fee for each sale you make through the IDEAL Online PlanRoom. Your customer pays for the printing and shipping charges.
Establish an IDEAL Online ArtRoom account to sell content.

How Does the IDEAL Online ArtRoom Work?
       
The IDEAL Online ArtRoom enables users to view the drawings anytime, anywhere they have a web browser. Zoom features allow them to move around in the drawing and view whichever part interests them. Then, if they want to order a print, they place the order on line and have the prints shipped to them, or pick them up in person.

Other Frequently Asked Questions about IDEAL Online ArtRoom
       
Do I need a plug in to view my images?
Web users can view images regardless of size, dimension, density, color model, and resolution over a standard modem connection and images can be browsed without downloading them to the web client.

What if I Still Have Questions?
Contact sales@ideal.com