How does eXadox MSO work within Microsoft Office? ( top )

eXadox MSO is an add-in for Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Nothing changes within the application other than the fact that 2 extra menu commands are added into the File menu or the Office Menu. There is one command to Open with eXadox that is used to locate and open the file using eXadox advanced search features. The Save with eXadox lets the user name or rename the file that is currently opened by taking advantage of eXadox structured file naming method. The standard Microsoft Office Suite standard operations are unaffected by the eXadox add-in.

Why name and store my files using eXadox MSO? ( top )

eXadox MSO lets you and your coworkers adhere to file naming structure that you establish. The file name can be constructed semi-automatically using data from your eXadox smart list so that there is consistency with minimal typing. The folder structure of the destination where the documents are to be stored can also be controlled and selected directly without the need to browse.

How to name or rename files in Microsoft Office using eXadox MSO? ( top )

Naming or renaming files is just a matter of clicking on the pull-down smart lists to auto-populate some of the file name segments and keying-in pertinent data where applicable to create the file name according the rules in the profile you selected.

How to locate documents that were named with eXadox MSO? ( top )

You can locate eXadox MSO named documents by using the Open with exadox command in Microsoft Office application. You can locate them through the precision searches by using eXadox AS (Advanced Search) that comes free with eXadox DT (DeskTop). You may also use Windows Explorer.

What is the difference between eXadox MSO and eXadox DT? ( top )

eXadox MSO is used strictly to name or rename Microsoft Office documents directly within the Microsoft Office application (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) itself. eXadox works independent of any applications and can name or rename any type of file. eXadox DT comes with eXadox AS (Advanced Search) that lets you perform precision searches for all type of documents.

Can I have multiple file naming and storage policies or structures with eXadox MSO? ( top )

Yes. Different business units or departments generally have different file naming policies; therefore eXadox enables the user to manage and control destination and file naming conventions or policies through the use of Profiles. A unique Profile can be created to satisfy each business requirement.