>> Is Invu a paper archiving solution? Although Invu is an excellent archiving tool this is just one very small part of what Invu can do.   >> Does Invu integrate with e-mail? Yes, Invu integrates with any e-mail system that is MAPI complaint.   >> Which systems have Invu integrated to? Invu has the ability to integrate too many systems in use today including SAP, JDEdwards, Sage and ACT. We have produced a “get connected” document which gives full details of these and many others. CodeFree Integration allows these connections to be made very rapidly to any Windows and emulated products. We also have an API / Com object which will allow more traditional integration projects to be undertaken.   >> Are the documents stored in the Invu system ? The database stores the meta data and a separate database looks after the OCR indexes. Documents can also be stored in multiple locations allowing perhaps invoices to be on Server A and other documentation on Server B. At all times the documents are stored in their native file structure.   >> What is a typical scanned file size? Typical A4 pages are about 35K (at 200 DPI) but if it''s multi page, high definition or colour the files will be larger.   >> What file formats will Invu support? Invu supports all Windows file formats. The Invu system stores the document in its native format allowing the document to be viewed by the original application or a generic viewer.   >> What happens if you receive an e-mail with an attachment file type not recognised by Invu? The file extension of the unknown file is recognised by Invu and automatically added as a file type in the Invu administration tool. The relevant application then automatically associated with it. If an application cannot be found on the computer a default application (e.g. quick view) will be associated.   >> Can I scan to PDF as well as Tiff? Yes, INVU support a number of scanned file formats including PDF.   >> Does Invu support OCR indexing? Yes   >> Does Invu support Zonal OCR? Yes   >> Does Invu support Barcodes? Yes   >> How long will it take to install? Assuming a typical installation with no surprises we would allow 1 day to cover the installation of a server and 5 clients. The actual time to install depends on what the client already has on each PC and the network configuration.   >> Will Invu allow me or my colleagues to work remotely? Yes, Invu works across Citrix or Terminal Services to allow remote workers easy access to files.   >> Can I take files out of the system when visiting a client? Yes, but Invu allows you to take a copy of the file so the original is always kept safely in the office. It is a privilege to export a file so you in fact have a great deal of control over your information.   >> Does Invu manage complex scanning? Yes, Invu allows for Zonal OCR, Batches, Bar Code separators, sending to group folders and scan clean up.   >> Does Invu have products that work on the Web? Invu i200 is our web “front end” which allows users to interrogate and search their existing S200 or S250 database. This means remote workers can locate and edit existing files. Later in 2003 our i250 “workflow on the web” product will become available.   >> What other databases do you work with? Invu also works with Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle; however Centura SQLBase is supplied as standard and is a fully compliant database more than able to give reliability, low maintenance and speed to a site with circa 150 users. Oracle and SQL Server gives Invu users true scalability.   >> Are scanned documents legally admissible? For legal admissibility any method of storing images must comply with PD008. This standard requires documents to be version controlled with an accompanying audit log. Invu adheres to this standard. A Scanned image is a true copy of the original. If the original document has been destroyed it can be used as “best evidence”. So long as they have approved the implementation, Customs and Excise are happy for hard copy invoices to be destroyed and the image kept providing that the audit trail can also be verified. Invu has an un-editable audit log. A potential user should request a letter from their own tax office to confirm that they are happy and we suggest that any relevant bodies (i.e. trade associations) are also notified.