Enable has recently upgraded its Document Fusion software to allow desktop access. What are the benefits?
Document Fusion is a powerful system that allows you to build and maintain a central repository for files and documents. A fast upload mechanism allows you to add new documents in seconds and a powerful permissions matrix means that you can set complex security settings for different groups of visitors. A slick version control tool allows you to update files and keen track of the latest drafts of documents. Document Fusion can be used to store a variety of documents ranging from holiday and sick forms and policies and procedures to sales presentations or company announcements. It can save time, avoid duplication and reduce waste.
Users can now access their web-based document management system directly from their Windows desktop. A new feature in Enable’s Document Fusion software offers instant access to a range of valuable features such as enterprise search, version control, check in / check out and role-based permissions.
How does it work?
Once the client application is installed, a new 'Document Fusion' icon appears in the 'My Computer' window. Files and folders can be dragged from the local computer and will be transferred to the central server using a highly efficient data transfer service which is significantly faster and more robust than uploading files via a web browser.
Within desktop applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel, files can be saved directly into the document management system. If an existing file is opened and modified, the application automatically archives the previous version of the document.
An audit trail of previous versions of each document is available within the full browser-based application, and includes a history of who modified the document and when. A document can be rolled back to a previous state with a single click. Any changes made using the desktop tool are instantly reflected in the web-based document management system.
