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 ODBC
   
This optional module allows the use of Client/Server databases. DocuWare ODBC enables an SQL database, such as Oracle or MS-SQL-Server/NT, to be used as an alternative to the standard DocuWare database. The true client/server architecture of these increasingly popular databases minimizes network traffic.

Architecture
In order to utilize the DocuWare ODBC module, a database must be defined for each DocuWare file cabinet. Each database must be installed using the appropriate tools or SQL commands.

At the network workstations, DocuWare 3.1x accesses the database server through the DocuWare ODBC interface. The communication between the DocuWare ODBC interface and the database server is accomplished using the drivers of the individual databases.

The New DocuWare Result List
DocuWare ODBC features a new 32-bit result list with extreme flexibility:

  • The result list window can be sized to any length or height by using the mouse.
  • For each individual file cabinet, you can determine which database fields will be shown in the result list.
  • You can swap columns and change the height and width of each column.
  • All functions such as paging, displaying, printing and exporting can be done easily through icons, buttons and key combinations.
  • You can define which functions will be made available through icons and buttons for each file cabinet
  • The complete database information can be displayed and edited in an info box.
 Flexibility
Experienced database administrators may use SQL queries to retrieve information directly from SQL databases. In addition, by complying with the DocuWare specific database structures and by preserving the data integrity, database information can be modified directly.

Highlights

  • True 32-bit technology
  • ODBC allows interfacing to different database systems
  • Combines different database technologies in one document management system
  • New, flexible result list

System Requirements

  • DocuWare 3.1 in network use
  • Windows 95 or Windows NT as workstation operating system
  • At least 16 MB RAM at workstation
  • ODBC driver for database server being used
  • Oracle or Microsoft database server
  • (please call for other database servers)
  • Experienced database administrator