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The perfect tool when you need to publish large IR databases on CD-ROM, DVD or hard discOptoFind is the high performance Information Retrieval (IR) system for databases made available on CD-ROM, DVD or hard disc. Based one of the fastest search engines available, it offers unbeatable speed and an extremely high level of functionality. A look at how it works
The OptoFind software is quick to install, giving users access to a very powerful search tool that is nevertheless extremely easy to use. Information is searched for and displayed using highly customisable forms - with most searches, both structured and full-text, completed using just the Enter, ESC and cursor keys. Users can carry out a simultaneous search across several databases at the same time.
OptoFind incorporates features designed to aid non-expert users get most out of the information available to them. These include pop-up glossaries that are automatically created in the database build process and table of contents that allow users to browse through the data with a hierarchical view and help indexes for clarifying coded data.For more experienced users, it offers all the advanced search features they could require, such as wildcard searching, numeric operators, Boolean logic and proximity.
OptoFind: the complete publishing solution for IR databases on CD-ROM, DVD and hard disc
Some of the important benefits
Lower distribution and support costs
OptoFind’s quick and easy installation minimises the cost of distribution, while its User-friendly and intuitive interface ensures the minimum requirements for support and training.
Better desktop performance
OptoFind’s unrivalled speed of data retrieval means end-users or customers do not have to wait for search results - even when searching across multiple databases.
Single-source information access
OptoFind makes it easy for users to access disparate data. You can combine several databases into one single, cohesive front-end. Mixed-platform solutions at no extra cost
OptoFind is the perfect solution if you need to make your data available across a variety of platforms. MS-Windows 95 and above versions are all included as standard when you use OptoMake to build your database. Security and confidentiality
OptoFind allows you complete control over access to sensitive or valuable data, and gives you the option of implementing password protection at field, form or database level. Better control & more marketing options
OptoFind used together with the OptoLock plug-in, makes it easier to track usage. It gives you fully featured access control and makes metered usage, charging and revenue generation straightforward. Solutions you can rely on
OptoFind is based on most reliable, tried and tested technology. Optosof has over 14 years' experience of delivering high volume search and retrieval solutions to local and global organisations.
Key features:
- An extremely powerful search and retrieval engine that offers unbeatable speed and accuracy – even where truncated search terms and complicated Boolean expressions are used.
- OptoFind runs on MS-Windows 95 and above. Hardware demands are extremely moderate and the application uses under 4 MB of hard disk space and 8 MB of RAM. No changes of system settings are needed.
- Full control over LAN usage: no access, free access, password protected or maximum number of concurrent users.
- Multiple databases can be searched simultaneously. This is transparent to the user who needs no knowledge of your database schema.
- Full range of search options: proximity, structured and hierarchical searches, plus wildcard and truncated searches, and Boolean and numeric operators.
- Full range of output options: export to standard file formats such as CSV, dBASE, Tab-delimited, fixed-length fields; plus print options for documents, labels and graphics.
- A metered usage option (using optional OptoLock plug-in) for straightforward pay-per-view income generation.
- Pop-up glossaries and indexes are generated automatically and make searching easier for the user by taking the guesswork out of creating search terms.
- Automatically created ‘table of contents’ menus allow the user to browse the database with a hierarchical view.
- Search terms can be typed in, selected from a glossary/index, or marked in viewed records.
- Users can copy any word(s) in the retrieved data and launch a further search while keeping the original retrieved record on screen or just paste it, with full layout, to other applications like MS word.
- All searches can be saved for future editing or use.
- Search list can be automatically generated or used on any field for convenient batch searches. (Ex. exclude a list of 700 companies from your search)
- Password protection can be implemented at field, search form and database level.
- A highly flexible and customisable interface gives you complete control over layout and "look-and-feel".
- Records can contain pictures, merged into the database, and multimedia can be linked.
- The user can browse hit lists or carry out sequential browses of databases.
- Optional OptoGraph and OptoReport plug-ins allows retrieved data to generate reports and on-the-fly charts.