| Features |
Description |
Designer |
Filler |
| Pen Input Support |
Data can be entered directly on the tablet PC using the digital
pen stylus |
X |
X |
| Handwriting
Recognition |
Handwritten ink is automatically converted from ink to text. |
X |
X |
| Ink Append
Mode |
New handwritten words can be appended to an existing sentence. |
X |
X |
| Ink Annotation |
A form can be annotated on by making comments or drawing on it. |
X |
X |
| Expanded
Writing Area |
The writing area on the form can be expanded as you write to make it easier to enter
data on the form. |
X |
X |
| Text Clipboard |
A clipboard can be used for storing words that can be later inserted
into a form. |
X |
X |
| Erase
Ink/Text |
Handwritten ink or text can be erased if an error is made during data input. |
X |
X |
| Word Wrap |
Words will automatically wrap to the next line when there is no more space
to enter ink on the current line. |
X |
X |
| Correction
Panel | A text editor can be used to correct the misspelling of words. |
X |
X |
| Restore Ink | Ink entered on the form can be restored to
its original format for later retrieval. |
X |
X |
| Save as an
XML document | This is Active Ink's native file format. Many 3rd party applications are able
to interpret or parse an XML file. |
X |
X |
| Save as an
Image or PDF Document | An Active Ink form can be saved as a bitmap, JPEG, Tiff or PDF document. |
X |
X |
| Export to
Microsoft Excel | Data entered on a form can be exported into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. |
X |
X |
| Multi-Page
Support | An Active Ink form supports an unlimited number of pages. |
X |
X |
| Email
Support | An Active Ink form can be emailed to others for their review. |
X |
X |
| Search
Capability | An Active Ink form can be retrieved by entering a keyword. |
X |
X |
| Document
Management | Documents can be organized into folders for easy access. |
X |
X |
| Form Design |
A form design tool that allows you to create electronic forms that accept handwritten ink. |
X |
|
| Document Conversion |
A PC document (Word, Excel, PDF, etc.) can be converted into an ink-enabled document. |
X |
|
| Import Scanned
Images |
A paper document can be scanned as a bitmap or JPEG file and imported into Active Ink. |
X |
|
| Create Custom
Data Entry Fields |
Choose from up to 24 different field types to customize your form (text,
checkbox, drop down, date, number, signature, etc.). |
X |
|
| Create
Text Captions |
Customize the text content of your form with unique fonts and colors. |
X |
|
| Create
Geometric Shapes |
Support for adding geometric shapes
(boxes, circles, rectangles, etc.) to the document.
|
X |
|
| Embed Photos & Drawings |
Photographs and drawings can be embedded into a form. |
X |
|
| Database Support |
Create a link to your database so that data entered on the form is automatically
saved to your database. |
X |
|
| Pre-Populate a
Form |
Create default values that preload when the form is opened. |
X |
|
| Create Field
Validation Rules |
Field validation rules can be created for validating data entered on the form. |
X |
|
| Create VB Scripts |
Support for Microsoft's Visual Basic scripting language for automating certain functions. |
X |
|
| Create Form
Linkage |
Two or more forms can be linked together so that data from one form populates the other. |
X |
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