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docSTAR New Version

docSTAR New Version Upgrade Highlights

If you are operating an older version of docSTAR we recommend that you upgrade to docSTAR 3.14 to ensure compatibility with your current operating systems, equipment and software.  Upgrading will ensure you have the most secure version and the advanced features and functionality that allow you to accomplish more than just managing your documents. If you have an older version of docSTAR and need assistance in upgrading to a supported platform and version please contact us for assistance.  Contact us about an upgrade here.

Most popular new docSTAR features since version 3.9

  • Advanced Workflow
  • Microsoft Office Plugin with 64-bit support
  • Automatically import email attachments as documents
  • Dynamic drop down list custom fields with auto complete
  • Build a template once, use it multiple times
  • User Inboxes
  • Email Alerts
  • Approval Stamps and Annotations
  • Client Auto Import
  • Support for any file format and document previewer for 270 file formats
  • Customizable Columns
  • Related Document Search from any document
  • Dashboard and Reporting
  • Integrated security with Active Directory

docSTAR version 3.14 (3.14)

docSTAR 3.14 represents the final evolution of the docSTAR Series 3 document management system.  3.14 continues to enhance and speed the document capture, processing and review capabilities of the already powerful, reliable and easy to use document management platform.

Document Capture Enhancements

  • New! Automatically import email attachments as documents
  • New! Bulk select and File Permanently skipping preview and running template
  • Newly redesigned! Microsoft Office Plugin with 64-bit support

Document Indexing Enhancements

  • New! Dynamic Drop Down list Custom Fields w/AutoComplete
  • Enhanced!  Support for long titles (256 vs 40 characters)

Document Template Building Enhancements

  • New! Template action to assign to group/user
  • New! Template action to change template
  • New! Template action to use original title, such as obtained through auto import
  • New! Global lists in templates that allows a build once use many times in tasks such as drop down list inputs
  • New! Copy/Paste template actions
  • Enhanced! Save As command allows overwriting an existing template
  • New! Allow template change as an option in the case of an action failure

Document Review Enhancements

  • New! Bookmarks/Tabs in Documents
  • Enhanced! Auto refresh in Results and Browse Folder lists
  • Enhanced! User preferences and preference management

docSTAR version 3.thirteen (3.13)

• Customizable Inbox, Retrieve and Browse Windows
• OCR “On Demand’
• Expanded Native file Support
• Live DataLink
• Customizable Workflow Approval Requests
• Embedded Direct Document WebWorks Link

docSTAR version 3.twelve (3.12)

• Enhanced User & Group Security Administration
• Enhanced AD/LDAP Integration
• Granular Administrative Permission Settings
• Modules –All new Workflow & ReportWorks modules. ZetaFax 2011 Integration
Discontinued: 8/1/2013

docSTAR version 3.eleven (3.11)

• Improved Performance
• Related Documents Search
• Enhanced MFP Workflows (PDF “Normalization”)
• Multi-Stamp Tool
• High Speed Multi-Instance Importing
• Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Compatibility & Distribution (with new systems)
• Modules – Enhancements to PackageWorks (formerly BDP) Interface including New Document Notification, Multi-select & review of package documents, My Pending Approvals, and PackageWorks reports added to Dashboard & Reporting Module. All new WebWorks and IELink modules. ZetaFax 2010 Integration
Discontinued: 11/30/2011

docSTAR version 3.ten (3.10)

• New Selectable Main Screen backgrounds
• Re-designed Persistent & Collapsible Left button bar “Nav” Panel w/ ”My docSTAR” space
• New Thumbnail Viewer in Retrieve, Inbox, Review Box, Manual File/View
• New Simple Search w/Auto-Suggest
• New Single Document Alert/Approve process w/settable Inbox Alertee/Approver defaults
• Enhanced OCR (up to 50% more accurate and up to 20% faster)
• New Partner/Customer branding opportunity on main screen
• Modules – All-new BDP Interface including Document Preview, One-Click Complete, More Granular Security & Alerts/Approvals, ZetaFax 2009 Integration
Discontinued: 12/20/2010

docSTAR version 3.9

• Searchable Annotations
• Save Searches and Links
• System Administration: Audit Trail Enhancements
• User Interface Enhancements: Inbox & Browse screens updated
Modules:  Business Document Packages (BPD), Records Management, COLD/ERM Print Import 5.0
Discontinued: 9/30/2009

docSTAR version 3.8

• Compatibility: Microsoft Vista 32 & 64 bit compatibility
• Compatibility: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 compatibility
Modules:  YouSendIt Compatibility
Discontinued: 11/11/2008

docSTAR version 3.7

• XML Indexed Import –automated indexing of documents produced by MFPs & front end capture software
Modules:  SmartLink, ZetaFax 2007 Integration
Discontinued: 3/11/2008

docSTAR version 3.6

• MFP Support – ADP functions for MFPs (50 import paths, blank page detection/separation, barcode recognition and splitting or template assignment, fully automated filing when there are no user entry actions)
• System Administration – Copy Image to Native templates & vice-versa
• System Administration – Inbox, Security Class, Folder assignment on user creation
Modules:  Dashboard & Reporting
Discontinued: 4/17/2007

docSTAR version 3.5

• Inbox: Multiple Inboxes
• Inbox: User inbox preference setting
• Inbox: Process By & Set Priority added
• Templates: Multi-level folder selection/creation action
• Templates: Other Action allows multiple action outputs
• User Interface Enhancements: Browse window Search Folders & Show Keywords
Discontinued: 9/5/2006

docSTAR version 3.4

• Native File Support (importing & viewing)
• Microsoft Office Integration (import directly to docSTAR)
• USPS Electronic Postmark (EPM)
• System Administration: Update/Change Utility – allows search & replace of metadata
• User Interface Enhancement: “Stay On Top” Viewing Mode
Modules:  Virtual Cover Sheets (for Integration Agent)
Discontinued: 1/17/2006

docSTAR version 3.3

• PDF Support (importing & viewing)
Discontinued: 2/17/2005

docSTAR version 3.2

Modules:  COLD/ERM, Attaché
Discontinued:6/8/2004

docSTAR version 3.1

Modules:  WebView, Integration Agent, DataLink, Barcode, Import 4.0
Discontinued: 5/16/2003

docSTAR version 3.0

Modules:  NetConnect
Discontinued: 11/2/2002

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