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 technique is typically used to create personalised letters...

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, you are a company that produces a substantial amou...

In WordFusion, you can either fill out existing Forms or create your own Forms  in Design Studio.  Forms Forms help users enter and submit information in a consistent, systematic way. This in turn reduces the likelihood of data-entry errors and improves the overall process of gathering similar information from different users. Among other things, a Form determines: ...

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...

Paperwork and business are almost synonymous. Almost all areas of any business produce massive amounts of documents on a daily basis. Whether contracts are being formed and signed, purchase orders printed and sent, or expense reports are generated for approval, there is no doubt that a business could not survive without these documents. How much time is spent creating these documents each day? M...

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...

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 the first. The price of this type of document gener...

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 institution is highly compromised. How, then, does...

The IF statement is used in the document template to make decisions about optional content to be inserted into the document. If statements use the value of fields from the form or other hardcoded values to evaluate. IF statements can use and, or and use bracketing for precedence. In addition the designer must place a bookmark around the IF statement in the Document Template, this will defin...