What is the difference between mail merge and document assembly? This is a common question and one that has no single answer because both have features that overlap. Mail Merge Mail merge is a process of producing multiple (and potentially large numbers of) documents from a single document template and a structured data source. This techniqu...

If you are new to the technology of document assembly (Mail Merge) it may be helpful to learn a bit about it prior to purchasing the software. Put simply, document assembly (Mail Merge) software allows the user to assemble a database of information that can then be, in turn, entered into forms and automated into document templates. For example, ...

Any new idea that is to be incorporated into a business is going to raise some valid questions. Two of these are "How much money is it going to cost us?" followed "Can it save us money overall?" Document assembly (Mail Merge) software can unequivocally answer affirmatively to the second question. Before answering the "how" of that, let"s answer th...

 As a method of gathering information and assembling it into document templates, WordFusion provides numerous advantages over manual document creation and custom-built solutions.    WordFusion Manual Improved Efficiency WordFusion provides instant access to both design and assembly. WordFusion enables the rapid creat...

Instead of having to type in a specific name or other applicable data multiple times, with document assembly (Mail Merge) software a business needs only set the given field with the relevant data one time and it will be applied to all areas within the document in which it needs to be shown. Multiple documents can even be created at the same time, ...

When in the business of banking, it goes without saying that it is crucial to provide good customer service, as well as accuracy. Ensuring paperwork is precise is, and should be, of utmost importance. Without accurate documents detailing the processes of whatever agreement is being delegated for each particular deal, the reputation of the banking ...

A Document Assembly (Mail Merge) solution should provide information workers with a set of tools that enable the creation of dynamic forms and rules to gather information and use that information to automate the creation of documents. Unlike traditional forms, Document Assembly (Mail Merge) should provide a high degree of information-gathering ...

Document Assembly/Automation software is not a novel entity in areas of legalities. Those whose primary field has been estate planning have likely been utilizing this technology for quite some time now. Wills and power of attorney forms respond well to the software templates available in many packages. However, this is not the only legal area in w...

In today's fast paced medical world, it is imperative for the Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) or Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) to uphold up to date technological practices. The paperwork that is needed to maintain these organizations is likely insurmountable. How does an organization manage all the provider contracts they deal with d...

Document Templates: Created in Word (or any other word processor such as open office that creates .doc or .docx files) Mail merge Fields are added to the document template, you can do this by following the steps below (word 2003)  Select "Insert" > "Field" menu item Select "MergeField" from the List Enter the field name you want in...

WordFusion is available in two versions that allow users to open forms, assemble and produce documents. WordFusion is available in two versions that allow users to open forms, assemble and produce documents. WordFusion also allows a designer to create and modify documents. Objectives To be able to understand the difference between a User and a Form Designer To be abl...

The properties for a Form are set in the Form properties window which can be selected by clicking the Form Menu, then the Properties menu item. Here you can set the Document template and email options. To specify the Form properties values follow the steps below. 1.   Select the value in the property window 2.   Enter your new value in the edit box

In WordFusion, the content entered into Forms can be saved as InfoFiles. InfoFiles are saved in the WordFusion database and can be exported as an XML file on your computer. These InfoFiles can be reloaded into Forms for later use. The information entered in one Form will pre-populate the fields in another that match the same field name.

WordFusion provides a very powerful programming language to provide the flexibility to perform any task during document assembly. WordFusion's script functionality makes use of the award winning Microsoft Visual Basic.Net language. Microsoft Visual Basic.Net is a language used by more programmers than any other language in the history of computing. It is one of the easiest languages to learn a...

Requirements Microsoft Word 2007 Basic word processing skills Objectives To be able to create a Template Document To be able to create a Merge Field To be able to incorporate the document into the WordFusion Library Purpose of The Template Document is a normal word document that can be reused many times without further adjustm...

WordFusion Libraries are used to organize, preview and manage Forms, Info Files and Document Templates in related groups. For example, a debt recovery team might use a Library File to fill out, save, and view files related to account demand files. Folders in the Library are linked to a Windows Folder, when the user adds a folder to the Library  files contained in the folder will be displ...

MergeText defined in the QuestionFile provides a list of values that can replace the values entered by the user during the Assembly process. This is based on the Mergetext name that is specified in the DocumentTemplate. QuestionFile Selecting the QuestionFile – MergeText menu item opens the MergeText list screen. This is where you can define the Mergetext List values ...

 Being able to create a Template Document is critical in the Document Automation process. This tutorial demonstrates the Template Document's role in the Document Automation process as well as showing how to create a MergeField in your document. Requirements Microsoft Word 2007 Basic word processing skills Objectives To be able to understand the concept of a Template Document ...

Forms help users enter and submit information in a consistent way. This reduces the likelihood of data-entry errors and improves the overall process of gathering similar information from different users. This information is then used to assemble the document based on the rules contained in the Forms.     To begin assembling a Forms select a Form from the Library and click Assemble on...