Open Text has a released an update to the eDocs DM 5.2.1 path.  After extensive testing we are installing it to all of our client locations.  A quick list of the most important enhancements and fixes:

• Adobe Acrobat and Reader 9.0 are finally integrated with eDocs DM on the desktop.
• Fixed a sizable memory leak from the indexing a large document count.
• In Outlook, when emailing many document from a folder they will be properly attached.
• Customized document profile forms will open properly in the save user interface.
• For those keyboard enthusiasts, using CTRL + S on the save user interface opens the security dialog box.
• Errors related to saving TIFF files will not longer get “Invalid file format” errors.
• Performance issue when opening Word or Excel documents when using the web interface (webtop) has been solved. This is a very big fix.

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On March 31st OpenText released another critical update for eDocs DM 5.2.1.  We have tested it out and found it to be stable in environemnts with standard and custom code installed.  Below is th efix list from the read me file.  Also, there is a hotfix for this critical update.  Read more about eDocs DM 5.2.1 CU2 Hotfix 1.

Fixed Issues and Known Issues

CU2  Fixed Issues

1. If there are date fields or checkboxes on a profile form, the values you enter will not be saved when saving a document into DM for the first time.

2. Static Text boxes do not show multi-lines nor alignment correctly

3. Unable to scroll on a large form

4. Radio button groups on a profile form are displayed as a black box and cannot be used

5. Font size and Border Styles do not appear correctly on profile forms

6. BMP files are not being displayed on the profile form

7. Custom fields that link to look-up tables, but are not designated with proper look-up data entry fields on the form are not being set as read-only. This affects check box, radio group and edit fields. This would include a field that is automatically populated when another lookup is chosen, similar to the author name being populated as a read-only field when choosing Author on the profile.

Open Text eDOCS DM Version 5.2.1 CU2 Hotfix Release Notes

1. Changing the tab order on the Profile Form from DM Designer gets saved correctly but is not reflected while saving a document to DM

2. Prompt for Forms Box leaves off the last character on a profile form

When setting up new users with eDocs DM or RM, make sure to set the default cache settings to zero.  This will ensure that each time a user starts DM the newest settings will be down loaded from their primary DM server.

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- eDocs DM Triggers – Start a new workflow by creating, importing, or saving a new document.

- Full User Integration – Control access and responsibilities by department, role, team, or user.

- Ad Hoc Process Creation – When your custom workflows don’t cover a specific need, a user can simply create their own custom workflow on the fly.

We have started installing this product in the Midwest and West Coast. Check back here for updates on how these companies end up utilizing this powerful product.

The link from Microsoft Office or Corel Office applications and to eDocs DM is very similar to what is used by DocsOpen. COM, ODMA, and Interceptor are all still used by companies to link their applications to DM. Which one is best for you? Here is a list of the Pros and Cons:

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