Camera-Ready Copy (CRC) Preparation and Copyright Form Submission Guidelines
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The corresponding author should complete the following four steps before March 20, 2026.
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Authors must complete:
- Step-1 (CRC preparation)
- Step-2 (PDF eXpress)
- Step-3 (CRC uploading)
- Step-4 (e-copyright form submission)
Finally, the downloaded copyright form must be submitted on CMT for the respective paper ID.
Step-01: Final Camera-Ready Copy Preparation
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Login to: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/WAMS2026 to check reviewer comments and prepare final CRC by addressing all comments.
- CRC must follow IEEE two-column A4 standard conference format.
- Maximum length: 5 pages (including figures and references).
- Author biography not allowed.
- Similarity score must be below 30% (including references).
- Page numbering not allowed.
- Max file size: 3 MB.
- File format: PDF only (.pdf) without encryption/password.
- CRC PDF must be validated using PDF eXpress.
Step-02: Preparing CRC PDF eXpress Copy
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Before creating PDF
Proofread the document thoroughly to ensure no revisions are needed.
Creating PDF eXpress account
Login to IEEE PDF eXpress site.
First-time users:
- Create account
- Enter Conference ID: 69152X
- Enter email address and password
- Fill required details
- Confirmation will be shown and sent via email.
Previous users should use same password from earlier conferences and verify contact info.
Support
Visit IEEE Support Center for help.
Email: PDFSupport@ieee.org if issue not resolved.
Step-03: CRC Uploading
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- Submit final paper (after PDF eXpress check) via author console in CMT.
- Title must remain same as original submission.
- Author list cannot be changed in final manuscript.
Step-04: Submission of Copyright Form
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- After uploading final CRC and passing PDF check:
- Click “Submit IEEE Copyright Form” in CMT
- Redirected to IEEE eCF site
- Fill and submit copyright form
- Download completed copyright form
- Upload downloaded form to same CMT page
- Corresponding author can submit on behalf of all authors.