DB/Text Works enhancements

Inmagic are committed to the continual enhancement of DB/Text Works to provide you with the features that you need to manage your information and to ensure that your systems work within the latest Windows environments. The following table illustrates this commitment and the value of the Inmagic Annual Maintenance program. If you are not already on the Inmagic Annual Maintenance program and you would like further details, please call us on +61 (0)2 9880 8666.

 

Version New Features/Enhancements
13
  • Log queries processed by a textbase (similar to the equivalent feature in WebPublisher PRO.
  • Export fields from linked textbases.
  • Specify a login name and password to pass to a mail server.
  • DB/SearchWorks Run-time updated to v13.
  • Online help uses a WebHelp format compatible with the newer Microsoft operating systems (accessed from the server hosting DB/TextWorks in a multi-user environment).
  • The list of most recently opened textbases on the File menu can contain up to 15 textbases.
  • More fields appear on the screen where fields and their properties are designed when creating a textbase.
  • PowerPack Lite now has its own setup.exe, instead of being bundled with the DB/TextWorks installation.
12
  • Batch modify multiple fields to change more than one field at a time.
  • Batch modify field-to-field to copy or move the contents of one field to another.
  • Update records to match validation list changes so that when terms on a validation list are changed or deleted, corresponding changes are made to textbase records.
  • Import matching multiple records option to update multiple matching records.
  • Thesaurus expansion when searching allows optional retrieval of preferred and related terms when searching fields connected to a thesaurus.
  • Easier textbase recognition: moving the cursor over a textbase on the file menu causes the full path of that textbase to appear in the status bar.
  • "Send Report as Mail" now supports HTML format in the e-mail body.
  • E-mail reports sent to recipients identified in textbase records can optionally have all messages to a given recipient grouped into one e-mail message.
  • Support for the newer versions of PDF formats from Adobe Acrobat.
11
  • Vista compatibility.
  • ‘File Checker’ allows you to verify that files referenced on the local or network directory exist.  This feature is similar to the URL checker but for UNC referenced files.
  • Form Designer ‘undo’ for specific action types such as moving or inserting boxes.
  • HTML report preview shows what a report will look like displayed in a web environment. This allows form designers to save time and create better-looking output at the first attempt.
  • Ability to select a form for the ‘Edit Secondary Record’ window. Improves the ease with which secondary records can be edited and maintained.
10
  • Ability to see paths of the EXE and INI files without opening a textbase.
  • Toolbar button for Browse files.
  • Support for putting a PDF file name into an image field when extracting text on import.
  • List of public elements provided to textbase information listing.
  • An Inmagic digital signature for increased security.
9
  • Support PDF files as a standard document type. This means that Adobe Reader does not need to be launched.
  • Support for GIF images has been added. This will enable users to view GIF images as any other images supported by DB/TextWorks.
  • Data entry for documents and images has been simplified with the ability to browse and select a file name using SHIFT F3.
  • Installation has been simplified by providing the ability to run Setup Workstation using SMS (System Management Server).
  • Enhancements to batch modification, including support for special characters such as line breaks and entry delimiters, and the ability to add text to the beginning or end of each entry. 
8
  • Dead URL Link Checker that verifies the status of a link and provides a summary of links checked.
  • Support for long file names providing customers with the ability to fully utilize meaningful file names, and eliminates the appearance of confusing short file names.
  • The Index Browse feature is no longer dependant on Java.
  • High performance index streaming on indices of any size.
  • Compatible with Windows Server 2003.
  • View both Preferred and Use Terms when using the Thesaurus as a validation list on the Web.
  • With the release of TextWorks and WebPublisher PRO V8 the features and functionality will be synchronized and independent of the backend used - DB/Text or Content Server.
7
  • Many new browser form design features, simplifying form design in the browser.
  • Standard document import using IFilters.
  • Ability to use mouse wheel to scroll screen.
  • Export Query Screen to HTML and Export Editing Form to HTML now includes Edit record, New record, and Delete record functions automatically.
  • Support in the form designers for many of the new WebPublisher features.
6.1
  • Custom colours are stored for later use.
  • New feature: "Sort textbase field lists alphabetically".
  • New form design option: "Export edit form to HTML".
  • Size of toolbar buttons can be set using the Options menu facility.
  • Three new scripting properties.
  • Export in XML format now uses the new format for WebPublisher PRO and WebPublisher 6.1.
6.0
  • Thesaurus as a validation list.
  • Browse Thesaurus function is now combined with Browse Choices.
  • Share a thesaurus/validation list across fields and textbases.
  • Generate barcodes from DB/TextWorks.
5.2
  • Record-level security.
  • Ability to import/export XML file formats.
  • Enhanced log file features.
  • Prompts for text input enabled.
  • Next Highlighted Term superior functionality.
  • INI options provide awareness of who has textbase open.
  • Inmagic tagged format line length increased to 65500 characters.
5.1
  • URL Cataloguing through Inmagic.NET.
  • More scripting capability.
5.0
  • Relevance ranking option in reports.
  • Attachments can be included when using "Send Report as Mail".
  • New scripting function for emails.
  • Rebuild Indexes while checking a textbase.
  • Expand the text entry window in the Form Designer.
4.2
  • "Buy" button to purchase books online.
  • "Script Input" boxes on a form.
  • Ability to skip N labels when printing.
  • As-you-type spell checker.
4.1
  • Thesaurus.
  • Live Hyperlinks in Reports.
  • Improved Scripting Capabilities.
  • SMTP support for "Send Report as Mail".
4.0
  • Ability to mail a report from within DB/TextWorks.
  • Pictures/Logos in menu and query screens and display report and edit windows.
  • Images in reports.
  • Improved form designer.
  • Ability to add Script buttons and functions for forms and query and menu screens.
  • Cascading search menus (a search menu can open another search menu).

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