FileCenter Pro

Source: Virtual Office News

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There is a lot to like about FileCenter Pro. To begin with, it is a good value for the money. You get a great deal of functionality for a very reasonable price. Scanning, document management, automated email attachments, encryption, the shredder, etc. for $149.95 is a good deal!

The file structure, with filing cabinets, drawers, folder and files is as intuitive as it gets. The "Save As" on steroids is another strong feature. When combined with the power of automated file naming, the Save As feature really shines.

Unlike some other document management systems, FileCenter Pro does not store documents within a database. Instead, it uses the Windows file system, which is much more transparent to the user. FileCenter maintains a search index, much like the popular desktop search tools do (Google Desktop Search, Copernic Desktop Search) to help you find what you need fast.

Because FileCenter Pro piggybacks off of Windows, an uninstall will not cause any major problems should you decide at some point to cease using it. The FileCenter views and other utilities will be gone, but all of your files will remain accessible through Windows.

FileCenter Pro offers a "Folder Templating Tool," another useful feature. Let's say that every time you take on a new client, you create a client folder for that client with a total of ten subfolders. You can set this structure up as a template, click a button, and install the whole structure for the new client.

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