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MDOC 2019 SP0
Generel The MDOC integration to other programs has been improved. It is now possible with 64-bit integration. Generally has MDOC been improved on the threading, this means that more processes can run simultaneously. This work will continue in the future. Communications with other programs has changed to “piping”- technology. This means that no firewall-ports must be opened any more. “Piping” is an internal communication protocol that only uses internal memory. This, has been implemented to fulfil IT-security requirements MDOC is extended with a logging facility that gives possibility looking up who has opened files, deleted files, run procedures, viewer files, used commands etc. This is done to accommodate requirements from public community companies that need to know who has interest in which cases and files
MDIndexSearch MdIndexsearch has been extended to include search for GDPR-data. There is enhanced interest for GDPR-data. Therefor this functionality has been implemented in MDOC. The function gives specific possibility for searching GDPR relevant data. To fulfil the need for finding documents regarding a specific person or a company.
MdInventor MDInventor is now full 64-bit compatible. The integration is running significant faster - and is more stable. The Inventor add-in is extended with a button that looks up the active document in MDOC. A function that has been highly demanded by customers.
MdMultisave Multisave has been made 64-bit on the Inventor integration. This should result in significant increase of performance. Furthermore has communication with MDOC changed to “piping”, to fulfil IT-security requirements.
MDOC 2018 SP0 General In connection with the launch of Mdoc 2018, we are proud to present a new name for Mdoc. We now call it MDOC and for this reason, splash screens and MDOC logo has been redesigned. MDOC 2018 features are listed below.
MDOC has been updated to support all new versions of Autodesk® and Microsoft, i.e. AutoCAD® 2018, Inventor® 2018, Revit® 2018 and Microsoft® Office 365 (MSI version). Stability has been improved significantly and much effort has been invested in enhancing the database provider. Historically, database provider issues occurred but these should be completely eliminated from the new version of MDOC. MDOC Core We aim at offering MDOC in the cloud solution- this is still work in progress. The project is constantly evolving and a classic MDOC client that can be combined with a MDOC web client is now taking shape.
At present, we can’t predict exactly when both web and regular MDOC system access are ready for launch. However, the indication for a cloud based solution is sometime during the next year. We continue to focus our efforts on ensuring that the classic MDOC is based solely on the new MDOC Core. MDOC web MDOC Web is work in progress. The first couple of test installations have been established and will move to production this autumn. MDOC Web has been put into production in an early version with limited functionality. The new version of MDOC Web is based on the experiences, we harvested from the MDOC Web versions that are currently up and running but MDOC will be built on the framework NTI has developed to support all Web-based applications.
This new version of MDOC Web will eventually replace the old client, so all functions can be filled. We are aware of certain challenges that will be resolved along the way. The very big improvement in comparison to the MDOC classic is the user/security system. Everything will be ADFS controlled and rules can be set for accessing files at all levels. BatchTask A new module has been developed for classic MDOC. The module replaces all previous modules that can copy with references, etc. The module has been designed quite broad, so it provides other options than "just" to copy with references. The idea is for the module to be able to batch manage groups of files in different contexts.
The module picks numbers for file names with the Add Card Wizard and deselects files based on structured considerations, etc.
Taking into account the demanding and complex actions executed by this model, the user interface is highly intuitive. In comparison to previous copy with reference modules, the speed has been improved significantly. The user experience is more responsive, so you feel things are running smoothly. Outlook integration The Outlook integration has been expanded as regards the handling of favorites, making it easier to work with cases you use often. The favorites change dynamically as you close cases and open new ones. Autodesk Vault integration The Vault integration released last year has now become stable and it’s enriched with several new features including additional synchronization routines applicable when external projects are imported. Rasterex Viewer A new version of the Rasterex viewer has been implemented. This version now contains a Ribbon interface and improved layout. Furthermore, Rasterex now supports DWG 2018 files.
Mdoc 2017 SP01 General Work on a new core model for Mdoc is ongoing. These days, client-database communication is subject to many great demands, and for this reason, we’re working on a new core model for Mdoc. This core is also ready for Mdoc Web, so that Mdoc can be accessed via the web, in the same way that the Mdoc clients can. This ensures that it will be the same methods used, for approvals, revisions, etc., regardless of whether the client is local or is a web client.
This work will continue throughout the next half year, after which is it tentatively expected that the new core technology will be ready.
Integration with Outlook Out of Outlook has been improved. There is a function that enables the sending of a mail, from a mobile device, to a mail box, and this mail will automatically be sent to the right project in Mdoc. This function has been optimized, so that now it is a very useful integration with Outlook.
Autodesk Vault integration The Autodesk Vault integration has been given much attention in the recent work cycle. It is now completely re-programmed from the earlier version. The updating of the Vault status values has been made completely independent of the information needs of the list window. By doing this, notable gains in performance have been achieved. Effort has been put into using as many Vault terms as possible. This means that Mdoc dialog prompts will be similar to Vault Explorer prompts. And where possible Vault Explorer’s own dialog prompts are used, so that the user experience will be reminiscent of Vault Explorer.
The earlier critiques regarding two-way communication between Vault and Mdoc have been addressed. Now Mdoc will always reflect what is in Vault. However, it is still possible for there to be files in Mdoc that haven’t yet been checked in in Vault. From Mdoc, one can both remove the local file, and delete the file entirely both from Vault and Mdoc.
MdCase The Case module has had a couple of new features added . It is now possible to limit the number of cases in the Case dialog. This has been a problem, when there were many cases, because those made MdCase slow to work with.
Update Service Mdoc Update Service is now also integrated into Mdoc’s user interface. This means that from inside Mdoc, one can check for updates and install them. Furthermore, one can centrally make sure, that the updates are implemented, before Mdoc starts up.
Many customers have asked for a way to ensure that their employees install the updates. This has now been created.
Mdoc Update Service has been improved, in general, so that it is easier to use.
Future Development
Mdoc 2017 SP0 General Mdoc 2017 has a new user interface. The navigator has new icons and the size has been increased. The ribbon interface has been changed to Metro-style layout, as well as the rest of the docking windows. Furthermore, an Office-style settings window has been implemented. In this window an html-dashboard is implemented which can be forced to appear when Mdoc is started.
The general stability has been improved. Especially when it comes to the database-interface from the Mdoc-client. The improvements have mainly been focused on catching errors internally in Mdoc and furthermore to reduce the amount of dialogs with incomprehensible text.
There has been implemented a “list type” in the document card, which is a semicolon separated item list. An element is either selected from a database list or a static list. When a list is edited, an edit-dialog is shown.
Outlook-integration The Outlook-integration has been improved in various parts of the module. E.g., the handling of large lists has been changed. This to improve speed and thus making it more smooth to work with the integration.
Autodesk Vault-integration Autodesk Vault-integration has been re-programmed. There has been some insurmountable problems with the existing Vault-integration and therefore, we chose to refactor it.
IBinder A new IBinder-integration has been manufactured. To fulfill the many wishes from our customers, this technology has been given high priority. The list of wishes was long. E.g. the focus has been on the ability to follow IBinder’s user rights. In addition, the possibility for handling “illegal filenames” renamed folder etc.
Copy with References Copy with references has been extended with several new functions. It is now possible to copy other types of referenced files - for instance DWG-files from AutoCAD including all Xref’s. There has been implemented a static reference list, to make users able to see a list in the navigator instead of copying it.
Mdoc 2016 SP1 General Mdoc 2016 SP1 is a service pack containing all released hotfixes for Mdoc 2016. This release includes a number of corrections to stabilize and complete existing Mdoc functionality.
Mdoc 2016 SP1 have an improved start-up performance. Generally, one can say that the start-up time has been halved.
The Mdoc kernel has been improved and new methods for controlling the database connection is introduced. This gives the users a better experience of Mdoc when working with the system.
The Ribbon setup is completed, so that both the ribbon menu and the right click (dropdown) menu is now set up in one place. Right click menu items can be removed and in the same way setting up Ribbon commands.
The administration of the system has been speeded up with a new indexing of the database, making it faster to look-up settings.
The Mdoc approval procedures have been improved. It is no longer possible to delete a file, which has already been approved. This has been a request from several customers. The functionality can be turned off in the administration menu.
New feature: Copy with references module Some of the functionality contained in the module is already found in the well-known Inventor integration. However, several have requested a possibility to copy other file types than Inventor-filer. ” Copy with references” has many new features which cannot be found in the Inventor-integration. E.g. you can use a wizard for naming new files. There are also some features to filter out files that should not be copied.
New feature: PDF File bundling A new add-on module that can merge several PDF files into one PDF document. This could e.g. be used in engineering companies where you send many drawings at the same time. Now you only have to send one PDF file containing all drawings.
The AutoCAD-integration The new AutoCAD-integration has been completed, so that it is now up to speed with the old one. The Project Navigator and the Plant-integration is now built into the AutoCAD integration.
Mdoc2016 SP0 General For this and the next Mdoc version, the team behind Mdoc has chosen to focus on completing existing projects. Furthermore, focus will be on stabilizing Mdoc further so that the product becomes more reliable than it is today.
It is important that the many features in Mdoc meet the requirements and expectations of the customers. Therefore, this and the next Mdoc version mainly contain small but significant improvements.
There is also a focus on performance. Therefore, we are taking new thread entry methods in use. These methods require some refactoring of the program code. This will not affect the use of Mdoc with just making use of Mdoc faster.
Extensions to the Ribbon setup are introduced. This means that it is now possible to create custom tabs in the Mdoc Ribbon menu in an easy way. Furthermore, it is also possible to add / remove menu folders in the right click menu.
Quick search has been extended, so the administrator can define some predefined searches. With these, the quick search results can be limited and in addition, the administrator can design the searches to meet the users’ needs.
A new fast method for ”Checking the files” is introduced." Acces to this method is from the right-click context menu. The check is done uncritically on the folder in which it is activated and all subfolders. This method is much faster than the old one.
Progress bars are introduced many places in Mdoc. E.g. in connection with the approval procedure.
Redlining has been changed so that it is now possible to have multiple files with the same name with redlining on, without them bothering each other. This means that having a file 123.PDF and a file 123.DWG both with redlining in the same folder is no longer a problem.
It is now possible to limit the number of levels in which new files and folders can be created. Thus, for example, it can be decided that it should not be possible to create new folders in the first three levels, which means that the general folder structure is not contaminated with misplaced folders.
The AutoCAD-integration The AutoCAD-integration has been rebuilt. Everything has been twisted and turned and all customer requirements is included in this "new" version of the Mdoc AutoCAD integration. Over the next six months, the AutoCAD project manager will also be integrated into this "new" AutoCAD integration. Thus getting rid of the AutoCAD Plant integration and the MEP / ACA AutoCAD integration, which both becomes part of the general AutoCAD integration. In addition, the AutoCAD integration has been streamlined with the Revit / MicroStation integrations, so that you encounter the same buttons and terminologies in the three integrations.
Office-integration At the last Mdoc release, a new Outlook integration was unveiled. This is in operation in many places. With the new Mdoc release, there has been a lot of improvements and updates to the Office integration. Many customer requests for easier operation has been granted.
Index server The Index server has changed. It is now somewhat faster to index a complete file structure. As many customers get more and more files, it has become a requirement that a search index can be created in a hurry.
Vault-integration The speed of the synchronization on the Vault integration is improved. This has also led to some general improvements in the Mdoc database connection. Thus, everyone will benefit from this improvement.
Copy with references Many new functions has been added to ”Copy with references”. Now you can run the Add Card Wizard on single files before copy. In addition, you can generate new names on entire structures. Furthermore, it is now possible to copy AutoCAD drawings with X-references.
Add Card Wizard The Add Card Wizard has been added a progress bar, so the user is made aware when it is engaged in a lengthy process. E.g. a lookup in a large databases or similar.
Rasterex viewer The newest version (16) of Rasterex is implemented in Mdoc 2016.
Mdoc2015 SP01 Generally A trash module is introduced. This module split the Mdoc delete process in two stages in order to make it possible to undo the deletion of a file. The trash function collects all deleted Mdoc-files in a special table within the database. The actual files will be contained within the revision folder. If you regret the deletion of a file, everything will be set back to the way it was before the deletion. All revisions etc. are reestablished as if the file was never deleted. In addition, an interface to administer deleted files is introduced. This interface is used to reestablish or remove files in the trash bin. It is only possible to regret deletion/reestablish own files, however as administrator it is possible to reestablish/remove all files put in the trash bin.
Links containing document ID instead of the file path is introduced. This is useful when other systems is looking for a file in Mdoc, and this file has been renamed.
It is now possible to select if you can accept that Mdoc start-up with a search folder or in a blue archive selected. This set-up is user defined. If Mdoc is left within a very large search folder, it will be slow on start-up.
Restrictions on how many results that are returned for a search is introduced. If a search comes out with 100,000 documents, it will take some time to load as much data. Even if it is only table data.
It is introduced that the start-up routine look in the local installation folder for a ribbon file with the name of the database.
The update feature in Mdoc has been changed, so that the update function can update itself.
Archiving has been updated to also move audit files to the audit folder defined as receiving archive. Furthermore, the Mdoc Secure Document Server is notified that the files are moved, and that there must be security on them.
The Office-integration A brand new concept for the Outlook mail integration has been created. Mdoc establish a pane in Outlook for direct archiving of mails in Mdoc. The Mdoc integration automatically suggest under which projects or cases a mail should be archived. In addition, an extended administration of attached files has been made. Among other things, it is easy to remove logo attachments – and to administer this. An enhanced recognition of mail from other companies that use Mdoc is also introduced. The database stores the foreign file numbers, and subsequent mails will automatically be suggested stored in the same project. For this to be done, a 3-letter unique company identification is introduced. NTI CADcenter has a database containing these three-letter abbreviations, so that no two companies have the same code. The Vault-integration The Vault integration has been changed, so that it does not take long to look in folders with many files. The algorithm to synchronize Mdoc folders with Vault folders are changed. This means that you can open a folder up to 100 times faster than previously.
Copy with references A new ”Copy with references” module has been developed. The new module is based on a different technology than the previously known function. The module builds a copy routine from some predefined commands. Each command it set up in the Mdoc administration interface. This means that some standard copy functions are created which the user can apply where necessary. In time, this ”copy with references” function will also be able to copy AutoCAD dwg files with x-refs and other files with references. In time the module is going to be a kind of mass processing program where it will e.g. be possible to approve a complete assembly with accompanying references etc.
Secure Documents ”Secure Documents” has been extended to also being able to handle the security of individual files. This is done via a server program; ”Mdoc Secure Documents” on the file server. Mdoc Secure Documents create access to the Mdoc database, in order for the server to know which security level to attach to the individual file. This change also results in revision files being security handled. This means that if security is attached to the individual file it will at the same time be attached to the individual revisions of that file. In addition, an API-interface has been made to handle security changes in the file system.
Mdoc 2015 Overall The Preview function is greatly improved. Previously different unstable pre-viewers have caused crash problems in Mdoc. Now Mdoc have encapsulated the various viewers, so that when a viewer crashes Mdoc continues to run and the viewer is restarted with the next file. Display of Ribbon is improved. Hidden buttons no longer leave behind an empty space; instead, the whole area is folded. Support of the A104 Bips audit standard is improved. Among other things, the Add Card wizard can run in the approval procedures without the risk of "dead locks". The Metadata panel is improved so that double scroll bars no longer occurs. Support for Rasterex markup files is implemented. These are now included in the revisions. This means that you can restore a revision including markups. A check is made of whether a file is exclusively opened. If it is locked, e.g. if someone else is about to correct it, or it is approved in Mdoc, a warning is displayed, that the file can only be opened as read-only and that it subsequently cannot be saved under the same name. A very complicated bug that in some cases could cause Mdoc to crash - especially when Mdoc was inactive - has been fixed. The language of Mdoc can now be set from within the Mdoc settings. However, Mdoc must be restarted before it takes effect. The Statement-calculator is improved which means that results are found faster as shortcuts can be omitted. Favorites are improved. They can now be saved in a file and loaded later. Furthermore, the order can be changed by drag / drop. Custom parser fields is introduced, so that a default value – e.g. a template path - can be evaluated centrally. This makes it much easier to move a template folder or a complete Mdoc system. The Office integration The Office integration is improved. Especially the mail integration has been improved. A change is made in the way attachments are handled. MAPI mail is no longer supported, and HTML-formatted email will be prioritized in the future. A template system for sending mail is established, so that you will be able to send different messages for different purposes and different receivers. The Inventor integration Copy with references is improved. A serious bug when copying large file structures and simultaneous Vault integration has been fixed.
There are added features to make parties and drawings accompany each other in Mdoc. Like workflow, naming, etc. The Case module The recently released case management module has been improved. Among other things, it is now possible to reopen a case - and get all the files back in the right status. Focus areas for Mdoc 2015 SP1 For the next release of Mdoc, the following areas are in focus. We naturally hope that everything will be achieved, however no guarantees are given.
Overall The Preview function is greatly improved. Previously different unstable pre-viewers have caused crash problems in Mdoc. Now Mdoc have encapsulated the various viewers, so that when a viewer crashes Mdoc continues to run and the viewer is restarted with the next file. Display of Ribbon is improved. Hidden buttons no longer leave behind an empty space; instead, the whole area is folded. Support of the A104 Bips audit standard is improved. Among other things, the Add Card wizard can run in the approval procedures without the risk of "dead locks". The Metadata panel is improved so that double scroll bars no longer occurs. Support for Rasterex markup files is implemented. These are now included in the revisions. This means that you can restore a revision including markups. A check is made of whether a file is exclusively opened. If it is locked, e.g. if someone else is about to correct it, or it is approved in Mdoc, a warning is displayed, that the file can only be opened as read-only and that it subsequently cannot be saved under the same name. A very complicated bug that in some cases could cause Mdoc to crash - especially when Mdoc was inactive - has been fixed. The language of Mdoc can now be set from within the Mdoc settings. However, Mdoc must be restarted before it takes effect. The Statement-calculator is improved which means that results are found faster as shortcuts can be omitted. Favorites are improved. They can now be saved in a file and loaded later. Furthermore, the order can be changed by drag / drop. Custom parser fields is introduced, so that a default value – e.g. a template path - can be evaluated centrally. This makes it much easier to move a template folder or a complete Mdoc system. The Office integration The Office integration is improved. Especially the mail integration has been improved. A change is made in the way attachments are handled. MAPI mail is no longer supported, and HTML-formatted email will be prioritized in the future. A template system for sending mail is established, so that you will be able to send different messages for different purposes and different receivers. The Inventor integration Copy with references is improved. A serious bug when copying large file structures and simultaneous Vault integration has been fixed.
There are added features to make parties and drawings accompany each other in Mdoc. Like workflow, naming, etc. The Case module The recently released case management module has been improved. Among other things, it is now possible to reopen a case - and get all the files back in the right status. Focus areas for Mdoc 2015 SP1 For the next release of Mdoc, the following areas are in focus. We naturally hope that everything will be achieved, however no guarantees are given.
Mdoc 2014 SP01 Generally With Mdoc 2014 SP01 features to store and read the ribbon setup is implemented. Office Integration Inexpediencies concerning saving emails in Outlook has been corrected. Inventor Integration The Mdoc 2014 Inventor integration has been enhanced with several features: AutoCAD Integration Paperspace blocks is now updating correctly. Revit Integration Opening documents are now working properly; earlier the user could experience a system crash when opening a document. The Case module We have developed a new ad-on module to Mdoc. The module is called MdCase and can be used to manage cases in Mdoc. The module has a number of options for setting up and displaying tasks in Gantt cards. Among other things, the module give the user an opportunity to approve an entire project at a time, even if the files are located in many places in Mdoc. The Gantt card feature also give the user an opportunity to view resource Gant and projects over time. Mdoc 2014 General Mdoc 2014 is compiled to support the newest versions of Autodesk. This means Vault 2014, Inventor 2014, AutoCAD 2014 and Revit 2014. Furthermore are Autodesk versions back to 2012 supported. The handling of Mdoc keyboard commands has changed, this means that for instance Quick Search, Favorites etc. is receiving Delete, Ctrl+c etc. keyboard commands. Therefore, Mdoc is no longer proposing to delete a file, if you want to remove a favorite with the delete button. Database upgrades are now packed in, in order to prevent upgrading in wrong sequence and to prevent users with insufficient rights to carry out an upgrade. New command line argument has been added. Then Mdoc can browse to a document when it’s started. Missing scrollbar at the metadata card has been fixed. When Mdoc is closed, the sorting and grouping is remembered on all tabs. When a file is browsed and not visible, Mdoc is now scrolling it into view. Menu texts in sub menus was not saved, this has been fixed. Command copies are now allowed to have the same name. Archive Control will now continue even though an error is trapped. Quick Search saved searches I no longer limited to 100 Quick Search are no longer finding files that you don’t have access to DbNull error when grouping on shortcut fields has been fixed. Language is now supported on the color list in Mdoc tabs. Taskbar ToDo notification, this means that a user is notified on tasks, even though Mdoc is not running. Office integration New function: When saving multiple e-mails, it is now possible to treat attachment with same name as an existing file, with different predefined commands. Undefined, Revision, Overwrite or Rename. New function: possibility to only import e-mails when a case number is present. New function: Attachments can now be filtered. E-mails based on Outlook – templates can now be pre filled in with receiver etc. (this requires MdMailer v. 15.2.4.0 or later). Furthermore is the use of Outlook – templates extended, to increase the use of these templates. New dialog has been implemented. It gives possibility for showing e-mail in Mdoc, if the –email has been saved into Mdoc. It is possible to blacklist attachments from the administrator module. Saving e-mail will now save the selected e-mail in Outlook, not an open one. If no default folder for attachments has been provided, will they follow the emails sub folder. When e-mails is saved from send items folder, is “sent time” used instead of the received time, because send e-mails does not have a received time setting. Default e-mail folder and attachments folder is added. And it is used even though the dialog is not shown. Many office dialogs is now supporting language Inventor Integration The access to Apprentice-server has been changed to secure the stability. A large amount of minor issues has fixed and changed in order to make Mdoc Inventor file handling more stable. Handling of “Display Name” has been updated and is working correct. A debug message box has been removed. The Inventor integration ask Mdoc for referenced files, Mdoc is always updated about the name and placement of references. While Inventor is searching references from an algorithm. This means that Inventor files can be move and renamed in Mdoc, without Inventor asking for the reference when an assembly is opened. Inventor integration has been implemented a state change tool. This tool offers a method to change state on files before the editing take place. A bit like the automatic checkout in Vault. Mdoc 2013 SP1 General A general messagebox with checkmark box has been implemented, to determine if a message should be shown again. This messagebox will be used more and more in the future. Quick search interface has been implemented in the upper right corner. This function is also capable of using Mdoc Index Search. Mdoc links is now supporting special characters. It now possible to obtain the pure filename using command calls. [FILENOEXT] do the trick Tooltip has been has been enhanced the navigator nodes. The archive description is shown as tooltip on the archive folder. Furthermore is tooltip on all folders implemented, database lookups can be used here. If no tooltip has been provided, the node path is shown as tooltip. All remoting calls is now using IPC. The old TCP calls would during certain circumstances make Inventor and Revit calls to Mdoc very slow. Updates to the Mdoc database, is now running through “transitions”, Therefore all changes is rolled back if an error occurs. Furthermore, is a check for sufficient rights done before update. Following reserved words has been added to the list window. [ListWindow_SelectedBaseFileNames] [ListWindow_SelectedFullFileNames] [ListWindow_SelectedMdocFileNames] [ListWindow_SelectedMdocIds] Separator character is placed after reserved word, use : as separator e.g. [ListWindow_SelectedBaseFileNames:]. Default separator is , (comma). Ribbon merge files are now supporting specific databases. This can be used to build merge files that is only mend for a single database. Office integration Settings GUI have been improved, to gain larger overview. Milliseconds are now a part of the email recognition, when mails are added to Mdoc. The check if a email exists in Mdoc, is now looking in all archives. The Office integration is now supporting “Send and save to Mdoc” Emails are now checked if they exist in Mdoc before saving. Inventor integration Copy with references is improved in several issues. An enhanced error handling has been implemented, to see which file fails. Setting of the project file does not need Inventor to be started anymore. Various graphics has been updated. IProperties, that none exists in Inventor files, is now provided. Files from other systems can now be used without errors. AutoCAD integration AutoCAD integration now supports earlier versions of AutoCAD. In Mdoc 2013 SP1 is AutoCAD 2011, AutoCAD 2012 and AutoCAD 2013 supported. This means that Mdoc can be upgraded without having to upgrade AutoCAD. Revit integration Revit integration now supports earlier versions of Revit. In Mdoc 2013 SP1 is Revit 2012 and Revit 2013 supported. This means that Mdoc can be upgraded without having to upgrade Revit. MdocRemotingSender Is now capable of bringing Mdoc to the front. Moreover, to check if Mdoc has been started. The parameters /a and /s is used for this. Mdoc Index Search The server has been updated, to use the latest technologies within indexing. Search function has been threaded, to deliver the first results right away, while continue searching for more results. Showing of result documents is improved, to also show found instances in user fields. MdToDo ToDo navigator rereads the list in certain intervals. Default 60 seconds. MdVersion Version control has been implemented in Mdoc. Version control is also covering referenced files. Therefor is versions of complete Inventor projects now possible. Version control is still in test and must be downloaded separate by a supporter. The user must furthermore be instructed in the use. MdPacket Files with white spaces in the name, is now handled correct. Mdoc 2013 Support for the new Autodesk products. Mdoc 2013 is optimized to support the new 2013 products and fileformats from Autodesk. Copy with references Better help is provided so it is easier to analyze what the problem is if an assembly fails coping. Search Search handles list with a huge number of items faster. Hide obsolete documents In many companies users dont delete documents but only want to mark them as obsolete. Now Mdoc can be configured to hide obsolete documents so they are still registered but not shown. File compare It is possible to open the compare in a separate window. This window can be resized or fit the screen so it is easier to see details. Ribbon A ribbon merge file can be used to delete ribbon items. Panels in ribbon customization can now be resized to better see all items. Iconer Several icons is added. Mdoc 2012 SP1 Ribbon Ribbon is a modern graphical user interface. Ribbon assembles all commands in a “ribbon” in top of the Mdoc user interface. Ribbon has large icons, which are able to hide automatically, like the program bar in Windows. This gives the user an optimal user of the working area. Ribbon has its own setup interface that gives the individual user possibility of applying alternative icons and text on the ribbon buttons. And therefore create a unique personal layout. The ribbon setup has opened possibility for merging new commands onto the user interface. This is done in a way, that doesn’t interfere with individual user’s unique setup. The ribbon setup is containing a function that automatically exports a merge file with changes, which can be distributed to other Mdoc clients. Packet (extra module) Mdoc Packet is a module which allows users to transfer files between two different Mdoc systems. The transfer is done in a structured manner. The system is build to transfer files both forth and back between the systems. The transfer is inclusive metadata. And the transfer is done in a single file, that contains all files and data. It is also possible to create revisions during the transfer. This module is perfect for loan of documents. For instance drawings that needs to be updated at a subcontractor and then transferred back in Mdoc Folderview(Extension) Mdoc Folder View is an extension to Mdoc. This module allows the Mdoc file list window to remember the column setup on single folders. The column setup inherits to subfolders. A setup interface where special columns setups can be deleted and this function can be disabled is also a part of the module. The user is also allowed to view the special folders columns setup by double click the folder in Folder view setup. The folder view setup interface is found in the Mdoc user settings. Tabs in file list window When file list windows are shown as tabs, Mdoc has been extended. Tabs is now colourable, to make a better overview. Tabs a coloured by right clicking the tab and select a colour in the menu. It is also possible to select a personalized colour; this is defined in a standard Windows colour palette. Mdoc is now able to remember a tabs opened by the user. Next time Mdoc is opened these tabs will be available. Up to new only the active tab has been remembered. Next and previous buttons Mdoc is now supporting next and previous buttons. The buttons enables functionality to browse forth and back to an earlier visited folder, or forth to the folder that was browsed back from. These buttons is implemented trough the Mdoc Basket extension, this extension must be loaded to enable this next/previous function. Mail attachments Mdoc mail integration is now able to zip attachments when files are marked in Mdoc and the function “Send mail “is selected. Further is Mdoc now able to unpack zip files when a mail is archived in Mdoc. In this situation a dialog is shown, where the unpacked files can be defined. Inventor reference The Mdoc Inventor module is now able to build the reference tree recursive. This means that all references in the inventor structure is registered at once. This functionality is enabled in Mdoc user settings. Further is there now possibility for rebuilding references before “copy with references”. This is also enabled in Mdoc user settings. SolidWorks preview Preview for SolidWorks files has been implemented. This is setup the same way as other previews. There is a SolidWorksView.htm that is used on SolidWorks files. This SolidWorks viewer may also view other CAD file formats, but this is not confirmed. File and folder data card Updating of file and folder data card has been optimized. This is done to remove flickering when the same card is shown, just with new content. Update Service Mdoc updates are defined central in Mdoc administrative interface. This means that Mdoc workstations not need a physical visit to be updated. Mdoc Update is changed to now being a Windows service in corporation with a system tray program. It is therefore not necessary to have special user rights on the machine to being able to update the Mdoc installation automatically. Search in Mdoc Search function has been improved. It is now possible to search on short cut files. Furthermore, the user interface has been improved. For instance individual queries can now be deleted from the saved searches. And for each saved search it is possible to write an explanation. It is also possible to sort by each column. Search fields have also become sort able. And there will be a list shown, if a list for that field is available. For Boolean fields there is now a checkbox. The user dialog can now be kept open in order to experiment without the dialog closes. This is done by using the pin button. Add Card Wizard Add Card Wizard conditions have been enhanced to also include Clipboard, TextFile and FilePath. It is then possible to use ACW to control the text that ends in Clipboard and TextFile. And files created or copied to different places depending on the ACW selections. Regular expression functionality has been implemented in validating of sections. Extended possibility for writing custom error messages in ACW has been implemented. These error messages are defined in the ACW ini-file. Combo boxes are now able to be set up to start extended. So the list is visible. An ini-file defined list is now able to contain more than one column. AddCardWizard.exe is now sending an exit code. 0 is returned if the operation was successfully, -1 at error. Folder browser is now able contain multiple folder segments. For instance browsing in both C:\Arkiv1 and C:\Arkiv2 is possible. This ensures that all archives are supported. There is now possibility for updating approved files. These are normally not updatable, but with ACW a controlled update can be executed. It is now possible apply alternative chars as separator in a “SelectBox”. Thus, for example that email addresses can be specified with ";" as separator. And the string is used directly in a mail program. It is now possible to indicate that the first item in a combo box is selected as default, if no other default values are found. Mdoc 2012 Basket Create your own collection of shortcuts to your most used documents and folders. This way you can save time by not searching deeply through folder structures. You can create your own folder structure and you can drag documents to a folder of you desire, even placing the same document in more than one folder. The basket can be used instead of My working folders. AutoCAD integration The AutoCAD integration has been rewritten, with a lot of new functionality Layout can be saved and registered as separate documents in Mdoc. Reference type and status are registered in Mdoc, making it possible to identify if an Xref is an overlay. Its now possible to update reference list in drawings directly from Mdoc. If you are in need of automatic document number generation the AddCArdWizard addon integrates with AutoCAD enabling automatic numbering and saving into Mdoc. Function panel A new Function panel enables you to collect functions and panels most used into logical units fitting you daily work. Panels can be collapsed when not used enabling more real estate. Quick launch Often used commands and functions can be grouped together in Quick launch, with bigger icons and better overview. AddCardWizard (addon) The AddCardWizard addon has been enhanced with even more function. When creating or saving a document the AddCardWizard helps you naming and placing the document correctly by asking a few questions. Its now possible to have different questions depending of given answers. You don’t have to answer sequential and can answer default values just by pressing enter. More than one SQL/Command call can be made in sequential order and its possible to wait for a command to finish. Use your own banner if you wish. More standard fields like date, browser or multi-value lists. Better debugging with informative dialogs. New way to get data from text file. New feature to move file in Mdoc. Its now possible to use regular expressions to validate input. AutoCAD reference types are shown I the reference panel. It’s now possible to see the type of reference for AutoCAD drawings in the reference panel. Enabling you to see if it’s the reference is an image or a drawing and if the drawing is attached or overlayed. Format of date and number in lists The display of dates and numbers in the list can now be controlled for each column. It allows showing currency or rounded file sizes in a number column or time in a date column. File dates in list window New columns which can display a file's creation, change or accessed date. Updating Inventor DWG files Properties in Inventor DWG files can now be updated and can be created with Create Inventor Drawing
Mdoc 2011 WEB help The help function has been updates and is now located on a webserver enabling continuous editing and updating. Outlook viewer A viewer for Outlook mails has been added. The mail and which files it has attached can be viewed. Autodesk 2011 support Supports the new 2011 products from AutoDesk. Security at document level Security at document level can be configured. The security supports file system security preventing view of the document and folder metadata. If a file is hidden from certain user groups the file system security is activated as well. Updated RastereX and view of Visio files. The RastereX viewer is now updated to the last version enabling view of Vivio files. Import of information from Outlook mail files You can now from Outlook import information from files that were previously saved. Mdoc 2010 SP1 New Search dialogue The new search dialogue makes simple searches easier. The search has been redesigned to be swift and quick by being “mouse free”. Also more advanced search functions have been improved. Search in list has been added enabling narrowing of the search field to only the viewed list. Search results can be saved for later use. Local update service Enables central updating of mdoc clients by the use of the Mdoc Administration program. More hotfixes can be put out always ensuring clients to be fully updated. LocalCopy function Enables duplication of documents to a local server if one is using Mdoc in Terminal Server/Citrix. Archive function Enables swift archiving of selected Mdoc documents. Terminal server/Citrix compatible New version of RastereX Mdoc 2010 SP1 comes with a new and improved version of the RastereX viewer, improving handling and view of AutoCAD dwg files. Mdoc 2010 Compatible with AutoDesk 2010 formats Mdoc is now compatible with AutoDesk 2010 products. The Inventor integrations has been updated and Vault integration with Vault 2010 is now supported. For AutoCAD the following features have been enabled for 2010 dwg files: reading of references, updating of drawing heads and reading of information to Mdoc without this being installed on the actual computer. Revit integration As from this version of Mdoc integration with Revit is now possible. Exchanging of metadata between Revit files and Mdoc is possible. Also export of sheets to dwg files has been made possible whilst registered in Mdoc. Full 64 bit support Inventor and Revit users often have the need for major hardware containing big amounts of RAM. Therefore 64-bit systems are typically used. Mdoc 2010 is fully compatible with such systems. Improved control of Office start Since users of Mdoc have very different hardware available it is possible to adjust the running of MS office applications. Selecting language and format In Mdoc 2009 it was possible to choose another language than the one set to default by the operating system. In Mdoc 2010 it is also possible to individually change langugage and format of dates, numbers etc. User settings of Viewer Each workstation can now configure the viewer to accommodate that exact user’s needs. Optimized functions Several functions have undergone intense optimization. For example the quick find function is now designed to even better follow the intuition of the user. The editing of cards has been improved with a “autofill” function. The process bar icon shows the database name for improved overview. |