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title: "Pencil and OMG integration"
url: "https://knowledgebase.omg.oliver.solutions/en/article/pencil-and-omg-integration"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2025-02-11T17:59:41.661Z"
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# Pencil and OMG integration

In an exciting development, we are thrilled to announce the seamless integration of Pencil with OMG. This integration brings a host of powerful features that will revolutionize the way you work and collaborate within the OMG ecosystem.

### **Latest updates benefits:**

-   **Multiple Workspaces Linked to OMG Business Areas:** Administrators can now configure multiple workspaces that are directly linked to specific OMG Business Areas, enabling you to streamline your workflow and access the tools you need with ease.
-   **Linking Multiple Pencil Projects to a Single Deliverable:** You can now create multiple Pencil projects with a single OMG deliverable, allowing for greater flexibility and a more comprehensive approach to your projects.
-   **Updated Folder Structure Aligned with OMG Hierarchy:** The integration introduces a new folder structure that seamlessly maps to the OMG hierarchy, making it easier to navigate and organise your Pencil projects.
-   **Launching Pencil from Any Deliverable:** With this integration, you can now launch Pencil directly from any OMG deliverable, ensuring a seamless and efficient workflow.
-   **Access to Previously Created Pencil Projects:** You can easily open, work, and reference past Pencil projects, further enhancing your productivity and collaboration.  
     

Prepare to experience a new level of integration and efficiency as you leverage the power of Pencil within the OMG ecosystem. Get ready to unlock new possibilities and take your projects to greater heights.

### **Pencil Setup in OMG**

1.  The first step is to login into OMG. Thereafter select 'Projects' from the 'Planning' dropdown.
2.  Click the 'Deliverables' tab. Enter all deliverable details including a brief.
3.  Once your deliverable is setup, you now have the ability to use Pencil to create content.

**Key pre-requisites to get started:**

1.  A Pencil workspace must be established.
2.  OMG must be configured to link the business area to the Pencil workspace.

> Ensure you have access to the Pencil workspace:
> 
> -   OMG does not automatically grant access to the Pencil workspace for users creating projects or content.   
>     You must have prior access.
> -   For access inquiries, contact [omgsupport@oliver.agency](mailto:omgsupport@oliver.agency)

### **Launching Pencil**

First open your deliverable and choose **'Pencil'** from the **‘Actions’** menu. If you do not see the **'Launch Pencil'** link - contact OMG Support. Once you have linked a deliverable to Pencil and selected a **'Workspace'** the entire OMG project is now tied to that Pencil workspace. This is done to ensure financial reporting aligns to the project's billing entity.

![](https://cdn.elucidat.com/64d0962075548/media/865f7b595e219ab1157a01c00461682e.png)

If the project hasn’t already been setup in Pencil, you will need to choose a **'Magic Tool'** to start the integration.

**Workspaces**  
Once the **'Workspace'** has been set, it can't be undone - so proceed with caution. 

Based on the configuration of the business area, you'll be presented with a list of workspaces. Choose your workspace for the project you are working on (you will only be able to see those workspaces you have access to).

![](https://cdn.elucidat.com/64d0962075548/media/8596b8bb33a79950a1e00df2314aa8f7.png)

Select the relevant workspace. You will then be presented with a list of available **'Pencil Project Types'** based on the workspace you've selected. If the project has already been setup in Pencil, you just choose which element you want to work on (or create new if needed)

![](https://cdn.elucidat.com/64d0962075548/media/7304e2aefb687608d950be8710f4c813.png)

### **Magic Tools**

These four options are the same options available in **Pencil under 'Magic Tools'.**

![](https://cdn.elucidat.com/64d0962075548/media/43dfb8db89f68b005a485453cd9cfbc3.png)

This is your opportunity to choose a unique name to identify this project within Pencil. OMG/the integration will automatically add the deliverable number prefixes for you. It’s recommended that if you're creating a project for a specific purpose, such as exploring **'Creative A'**, you should name it accordingly.

![](https://cdn.elucidat.com/64d0962075548/media/904bb9c1735e227056fa0316de0e3c1a.png)

After creating your project, **a new browser tab** will open, taking you directly into Pencil. If you **aren’t logged in, you’ll be prompted to sign in.**

Once logged in, return to the **Deliverable Details tab** and select the '**Launch Pencil'** option again. You’ll then see the **project** you’ve just created.

![](https://cdn.elucidat.com/64d0962075548/media/da787da0a1876c4efa99c9aeeef77eeb.png)

You can continue by creating your **assets** under the linked project.

## **Approvals**

In OMG, once the assets are added you can click the **'Export'** option that will export the asset to OMG. Please note the **'Export'** function is currently only available for the **'Chat to Ads'** option.

![](https://cdn.elucidat.com/64d0962075548/media/5c54593184dc601664bea8e72d309ce0.png)

Once the assets are added to the **'Deliverable Assets'** section, you can select **'Send for Approval'** from the **'Actions'** drop-down.

![](https://cdn.elucidat.com/64d0962075548/media/7bc77f1868693376fe152d4ae535ae7f.png)

## **Want to learn more?**

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