Features and benefits
IBM® Document Manager provides document management services for all types of documents.
Compound documents are comprised of multiple components such as a Microsoft® Word document with an embedded Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and an embedded GIF image. Each component's lifecycle and security is managed by Document Manager individually while the appropriate interrelationships are maintained. The interrelationships of managed components may effect the retention of individual components. Through its integration with IBM® Records Manager, Document Manager ensures that appropriate business rules are applied when related documents of record are processed. Compound document services:
relate individual components with each other to create a single, virtual, entity
maintain referential integrity of component relationships
support XML instances with components
provide version control for the components as well as the single entity
deliver an easy to use Web-based client to create, search, and browse documents (simple or compound) and navigate through the interrelationships
Lifecycle Services manages the state and security of a document throughout its life. It provides:
configurable, rules-based Lifecycle Services
simple, menu-driven administrative interface
revision level document control
automated change management
drag and drop state control
Web-based End-User Interface extends and simplifies user interaction with the document library with:
Explorer-like interface
extensive foldering capabilities to organize documents
complex searches may be defined and associated with a unique folder
messaging awareness
easy and complete configuration
Application integration surfaces the strength of the repository through everyday business applications. It lets administrators and users
exchange property values between Microsoft Office documents and the library
automatically detects related components and add them to the library
provide administrator flexibility in assigning Document Manager commands to applications
supported applications include Microsoft Office 2000 and XP, Lotus® Notes®, Microsoft Outlook, AutoCAD 2000 and above, MicroStation, AutoVue, Myriad
Item Loader (formerly named the Bulk Loading Facility) simplifies and secures document loading. It
provides unattended batch loading of documents into the library
includes support for CAD documents and reference files
automatically detects document relationships
