Product Overview |
AutoEDMS is one of the world's most successful engineering data management systems, boasting one of the best track records for speed of deployment, maximum reliability, and low cost of ownership.
"It would be difficult to give just one reason for liking AutoEDMS,
but to keep it simple, all I can say is that it works!"
Steve Hollingsworth
Stupp Bridge Co.
Version 6.5 SR5 is built upon the same solid database, features, functions and customization tools that thousands of AutoEDMS users have relied on since it was first released over twenty years ago.. AutoEDMS Version 6.5 SR5 has been enhanced with many new features, new functions and overall improvements.The following list is a summary of key AutoEDMS features, including highlights of Version 6.5 SR5:
"It would be difficult to give just one reason for liking AutoEDMS,
but to keep it simple, all I can say is that it works!"
Steve Hollingsworth
Stupp Bridge Co.
Version 6.5 SR5 is built upon the same solid database, features, functions and customization tools that thousands of AutoEDMS users have relied on since it was first released over twenty years ago.. AutoEDMS Version 6.5 SR5 has been enhanced with many new features, new functions and overall improvements.The following list is a summary of key AutoEDMS features, including highlights of Version 6.5 SR5:
Document Management with Flexible Document Database
AutoEDMS manages your engineering data and documents with a flexible and powerful, multi-user database that can manage millions of files. The AutoEDMS database gives you a central and secure reference to all of your files, for easy search and retrieval. AutoEDMS also includes the AutoEDMS Navigator, which is an Explorer-style database navigation and file selection tool. The Navigator is implemented throughout AutoEDMS and can be used in any situation where you would like to "navigate" the database in order to build a "collection" of chosen files. Examples include batch file check-out/check-in, automated transmittals, and batch printing and copying. Automated Document Workflow AutoEDMS automates document revision and approval processes with the built-in AutoEDMS Workflow Engine. You can use the drag & drop "Visual Workflow Designer" to establish multiple workflow processes. These workflow processes can automatically route your documents between people and departments, through a multi-step revision and approval process. Version 6.5 SR6 offers significant performance improvements in workflow operation, particularly for workflows with multiple steps and several documents. The Workflow Engine now effectively handles routes with missing files and also better handles routed records that don't have any associated files attached. Automated File Check-Out/Check-In AutoEDMS provides easy management of your engineering documents, through secure check-out and check-in. These functions act as an electronic librarian, instantly monitoring who has files checked-out of the system and when they are checked back into the system. This prevents two people from working on the same file simultaneously. Users can have multiple documents checked-out in their AutoEDMS "In Basket" to secure them while they are being edited. Automatic Filenaming AutoEDMS has a built-in, flexible filenaming system that you can use to automatically name (or number) your documents. This helps you concentrate on your work, and not on cryptic filenames. AutoEDMS will also process "drag & drop" files and update or insert them into your AutoEDMS database. This is a simple way to import existing files into AutoEDMS. AutoTitleBlock System You can configure AutoEDMS' AutoTitle Block System to automatically keep your AutoCAD titleblock attributes "in sync" with your AutoEDMS database information. AutoEDMS includes a configurable titleblock database that you can setup to match your AutoCAD titleblock layouts. Version v6.5 SR6.5 has been enhanced to support AutoCAD 2019 attributed titleblocks. Support for Multiple Application Configuration With the Extension Association system, you can configure the same file-type any number of times. This enables AutoEDMS to correctly load different application configurations, depending on your requirements. For example, an AutoCAD drawing file (with an extension of DWG) could be loaded by a variety of AutoCAD configurations and 3rd party add-ons - the list of configurations is presented to the user when they launch the Edit function. Support for corporate Email AutoEDMS provides email support to notify colleagues of new document revisions, project status, or just send a file directly from your AutoEDMS screen. Corporate email systems, including Microsoft Exchange/Outlook and Lotus Notes are supported. Built-in Customization Tools You can further customize AutoEDMS' out-of-the-box features and functions with the built-in AutoEDMS customization tools. The QwikForm program is used to design the graphical database screens (Forms) and databases. Use the Visual Workflow Designer to create automated document workflow procedures. AutoEDMS also includes the powerful ACS Customization Language (ACL) that you can use to quickly implement your company-specific engineering document management functions. Automatic Revision Control System AutoEDMS and the Workflow Engine will help you track multiple revisions of your documents, and roll-back older versions to make room for the new ones. AutoEDMS manages all revision transactions with a workflow history database, with complete error checking and automated recovery. |
Powerful Database Searches
At the heart of AutoEDMS is a mission-critical, multi-user database engine. AutoEDMS provides a number of ways to search your document database to find the file(s) you are looking for, including "FastFind" searches directly from the AutoEDMS toolbar. Database and File Security AutoEDMS' built-in security works on top of existing network security restrictions. AutoEDMS security prevents unauthorized access to files, database Forms, database information and programs. AutoEDMS supports Windows "hidden shares" and secure read-only directories to prevent unauthorized file access or updates. AutoEDMS Reports AutoEDMS includes a built-in AutoEDMS Reports solution, which includes a visual report designer. It supports picture/image field types to display company logos, project database fields can be added to reports, the report orientation (portrait/landscape) is saved with each report definition and the print preview function has been improved. Version 6.5 SR6 includes an improvement in AE Reports to better fill each report page with the selected data. File Viewing and Printing AutoEDMS includes state-of-the-art viewing technology to directly view and print hundreds of file types, including AutoCAD DWG, MicroStation, Acrobat PDF, and Word/Excel. AutoEDMS provides secure, read-only viewing and printing of your computer-based assets. The “Viewer Manager” feature also allows integration of 3rd-party viewing applications like “Acrobat Reader” from Adobe, “eDrawings” from Dassault Systems, and “Design Review” from Autodesk. Version 6.5 SR6 includes “QwikVue”, the latest built-in viewer from Logical Systems that supports viewing AutoCAD DWG and Microstation DGN drawing files. AutoCAD 2019 is supported in the latest QwikVue v2.1 release. SR6 also includes an "HD AutoImage" option that provides "high definition" autoimages for TIFF files, etc. Database Transfer The AutoEDMS "Database Transfer" Wizard has been dramatically improved to aid in the importation of other databases via Microsoft Excel. Spreadsheet columns can be mapped to AutoEDMS database fields, in addition to default values for other fields. AutoEDMS supports spreadsheets with multiple sheets and database transfer "mapping" settings are retained throughout the import process, so they can be modified without recreating them. Project database fields can also be included in the transfer process. Windows Terminal Server and Citrix Support Version 6.5 SR5 is fully compatible with Windows Terminal Server and Citrix MetaFrame/XenApp. It can be easily deployed over the Internet to efficiently support remote AutoEDMS users. System Administrator Utilities AutoEDMS includes System Administrator utilities for User / Workstation registration and system maintenance. Uilities have been added to make implementation easier for larger installations, including an improved "Maintenance Mode". All Administration and Configuration programs can be accessed from the AutoEDMS program group as well as from the AE InfoCenter. Supports Workstation Security Controls AutoEDMS stores the user settings INI file and Windows Registry key settings in areas on the workstation that are not usually "locked down" by IT controls. Program Updates from the Internet AutoEDMS can be updated with “Service Releases” containing program enhancements or changes, downloaded from our secure website. Complete error checking is built-in, and you can review the downloaded files before updating your production AutoEDMS system. Online Documentation All AutoEDMS documentation is published online for easy viewing and printing. AutoEDMS' documentation is stored in the Microsoft HTML-based Help format which offers easy and familiar text navigation and selection. |
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