Feature List

Inmagic® Software – Feature List by Product and Version
Last update: March 20109

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DB/Text ® Web Publisher PRO

Version 12
  • Synonym searching. For fields having an associated thesaurus, related or preferred terms can be added to to the query.
  • Stop words ignored in Alternate Search Syntax. Web Publisher PRO now ignores stop words when processing a query that uses Alternate Search Syntax ("Google-like" searching).
  • Improved Support for Internet Explorer 7.0. Internal changes have been made to better support IE 7 and Cascading Style Sheets.
  • Compatibility with additional Microsoft operating systems. The following operating systems are supported:
    • Windows Server 2008 SP1 (32-bit or 64-bit)
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit)
    • Windows Server 2003 SP1 (32-bit)
    • Windows Server 2003 R2 (64-bit)
    • Windows XP Professional SP2

Version 11
  • Windows Server 2008 compatibility.
  • XHTML compliance: provides improved standards compliance for web publishing.
  • Next/Previous Highlight navigation: hightlights the query hits within the record in a search result.
  • Query logging: provides the administrator with a log of Web Publisher PRO queries, including the query, number of records returned, time & date, and IP address from which the query originated.

Version 10
  • Alternative search syntax – this feature provides the option of a "Google™-style" syntax for searching.
  • Ability to provide RSS publishing.
  • InmagicBrowse enhancements.
  • Support for multiple folders for images on the web.
  • An Inmagic digital signature for increased security.
  • Valid digital signatures.

Version 9
  • Browsing long validation lists is now much faster: version 9 incorporates support for paging the validation list.
  • Web-based data entry is enhanced with the ability to browse the link field (in a secondary textbase) while editing.
  • Exploded sorts are now supported by Web Publisher PRO.
  • You now have the ability to change the text caption on the Browse Choices button.
  • The XML interface can handle certain characters that are normally unacceptable to XML.
  • The Inmagic XML tutorial has been updated, providing improved documentation for using this standards-based interface.
  • XML capability has been enhanced in several ways to make it easier for XML-based web developers.

Version 8
  • Compatible with Windows Server 2003
  • Additional Browse Index method which does not require Java (an alternative to Word Wheels)
  • Support for the SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) interface
  • XML returns the hit count, notifying users if a results set is empty or too large
  • Ability to specify the number of records to appear in the results set
  • Ability to import XML automatically
  • When using the web editing screen, information is retained even if any field has a data entry error; after attempting to save, you only need to correct the field in error and re-submit the record
  • With the release of TextWorks and WebPublisher PRO version 8, the features and functionality will be synchronised and independent of the backend used - DB/Text or Content Server

Version 7
(moved from version 1.0 to 7.0 for continuity with DB/TextWorks)
  • Edit over the Web using an edit screen designed in DB/TextWorks for use in a browser
  • Links to add, edit or delete records on a web report
  • Duplicate records in a web edit window
  • Create record templates using default information
  • Expanding edit boxes simplify data entry
  • Validation lists provided in a "word wheel" list (non-Java)
  • User password retained for the duration of browser session
  • Use font and colour when exporting query and edit screens
  • Optional back [<] and rewind [<<] navigation buttons
  • Alternative text for URL, email and image links
  • Additional import options for modifying existing records
  • Term and word index lists
  • Ability to sort without specifying a textbase report name

Version 1.0
  • Interactivity over the web (searching, editing records, adding records)
  • Compliant with XML, SOAP and ODBC
  • Incorporates PowerPack and ODBC Driver


 DB/Text WebPublisher

Version 6.1
  • Significant performance improvement in displaying record information
  • The INI files may now reside in the installation directory
  • You can now submit requests to WebPublisher using XML. (Note: to modify records using XML you need WebPublisher PRO)

Version 6.0

  • Search results can be returned in XML format
  • A new parameter enables the use of Command Queries
  • The total number of records displayed by WebPublisher can now be limited

Version 5.2
  • Supports record level security
  • Ability to see who has the textbase open

Version 5.1
  • Complies with US standards for access by people with disabilities

Version 5.0
  • Relevance ranking in reports
  • "New Query" buttons on report screens
  • Expanded record displays appear in a new browser window