Monday, November 20, 2000		Downloads of the week

The management of documents requires great efforts for keeping things in order. Especially in small offices, where there are space constraints, the document management is difficult. By using the computer and the software Docu-track, this task can be made much easier. This allows you to index and track documents kept either in your computer or in the form of hard copy. This software is compatible with the Twain-compatible scanner and thus offers the opportunity to digitise documents by scanning and storing them in the form of computer files. Docu-Track also uses existing images and supports most imaginable formats, including bitmap, jpeg and pcx. All these items are properly stored in the index, which is created by Docu-track’s template wizard. The software allows you to configure the index to include custom fields and paper formats. Moreover, the indexing of documents in Explorer style format make it even easier for the user to manage as using this software is just like accessible a file from a virtual cabinet. Other features like drag and drop further add a lot of practical value to this software as it allows flexibility in usage. This software has printing options also; thus you can print any digital document for practical uses. It has full support for Internet-based applications like e-mail and Web publishing (HTML). This software can be downloaded from http://www.docu-track.com

This software finds its usage in business, personal or general applications and can serve as a virtual secretary. As the name suggest, it is a reminder, wherein you can configure all kind of informations ranging from personal informations like birthdays and anniversaries to professional/business information like reminders of important tasks, events, things to do, or even your call list. This software automatically reminds of unfinished task and also the days event when the Windows is loaded for the first time. You can even add holidays and other important festivals in this program and can get yourself reminded well in time, so that you plan accordingly. You can also set alarms, besides having the Window pop up on your computer screen. Download from http://www.agenda.dircon.co.uk.

Often it becomes difficult to manage all assets, which could be in the movable or immovable form like plots, house, shares, gold and jewellery. However, you can make this task simple with the help of My stuff. This is a freeware program and can track all types of assets. You can maintain a detailed inventory of all possessions and generate a series of printable reports and graphs of the informations gathered. You can even track the price of assets. This software may find its use in valuation of assets for the purpose of taxation matters, though it has nothing to do with the Income Tax laws. Using the report feature, you can easily work out the correct valuation of assets and related information, like depreciation. This software has compatibility with MS Excel, thus you can perform any kind of mathematical and logical tests and functions. The best part is that all data is password-protected. This program also has a feature, where you can also keep all critical information about assets like warranty and it can be downloaded from http://www.contactplus.com.

No wonder that the most popular word processor in the world is Microsoft Word. However, using Wordware 2000, you can add 16-fold more value and power to the Microsoft Word ’97 and 2000. Basically this software has some good utilities and macros for Word. When installed in system, it runs always along side the MS Word and includes templates for creating business cards, CD jewel cases and labels among others. These valuable utilities are accessible from the application’s toolbar, drop-down menu or as a floating window. By using the PIM feature you can dial your contacts through the address book. It also provides features like quick run and project manager. Using quick run feature, you can open files easily by clicking on them just once, whereas by using the project manager feature, you can work in multiple documents and also easily switch between documents. The Wordware also has a utility for fax that allows to send fax from document in the Word. It also has security features WordLock, which protects document from others, when you are away from the desk. It also has a music utility using, which you can play CD right from the Word. Wordware is a 2000 shareware and can be downloaded from http://www.amfsoftware.com.