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Designing formats using Inmagic Plus is more complex, although not too
difficult. However, formats cannot utilise RTF, or be saved as HTML, although
it is possible to add HTML codes into ‘write-to-file’ formats, and change the
TXT extension to HTM after saving.
User interface DBTextworks has a user-friendly interface with on-line help.
Inmagic Plus is a menu-driven interface, but still user-friendly.
Languages DBTextworks is currently available in English, French and Spanish.
Inmagic Plus is only available in English.
Importing and exporting to other programs All popular formats are available
(see table at end of this section).
Hardware requirements Inmagic does not require a high specification to work at
a satisfactory pace. However, it is important to note that with all databases, the
size of fields, and the number of fields indexed will have as much effect on the
speed of the program as the number of records in the database.
Software documentation The manual for DBTextworks is comprehensive, clear,
well illustrated and well indexed. A manual is no longer available for Inmagic
Plus.
Support services Support for commercial programs such as DBTextworks can
usually be arranged through a contract with a local supplier, depending on
availability. Support services are also increasingly accessible via e-mail and the
Internet. Inmagic Plus is no longer supported.
For more up-to-date information about DBTextworks, contact the website
below. The website also includes trial versions of the software than can be
downloaded after applying for a password.
http://www.inmagic.com
Details of distributors are available from the support page on the website, which
also includes access to a ‘Technical Support Knowledge Base’, which is a
searchable database of questions and answers to common support questions.
http://www.inmagic.com/support.htm
E-mail Newsletter The Inmagic Digest is published quarterly and provides details
of new features, training and news. It can be subscribed to from the following
address, which also provides access to the newsletter archives:
http://www.inmagic.com/newsletters.htm
User groups Inmagic has strong user groups in the UK and USA. There is a
mailing list to which questions and comments can be sent.
To subscribe send a message to: [email protected]
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