HotDocs stays cool: document production program proves to be quick and smooth despite a steep learning curve
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Two reviews of CapSoft Development's HotDocs Pro 5.2 document assembly software are presented. Both reviewers praise and recommend the product. However, both agree that the program's learning curve is steep and learning to use it well and efficiently requires a commitment from the user.
Publication Name: Law Office Computing
Subject: Law
ISSN: 1055-128X
Year: 2001
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HotDocs goes pro
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Capsoft Development's $399 HotDocs Pro word processing template provides users with additional capabilities over the standard HotDocs application. HotDocs Pro enables users to develop and edit graphical forms; search, spell-check and replace components; and create smarter, customized dialogs. This enhanced addition is fast and simple to install and it works with graphical forms. HotDocs Pro gives users increased control over dialog box appearances. Its scripts can be based on conditions and its dialogs can be structured. HotDocs Pro's expense is justified for users that wish to develop simple, basic dialog boxes. It is also an excellent alternative for users who wish to use the same program for graphical forms and text-based templates.
Publication Name: Law Office Computing
Subject: Law
ISSN: 1055-128X
Year: 1997
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DOS document assembly
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RealWorld Solutions' Agility & Prepare is a good document assembly program but is limited by its exclusion of a Windows environment. Agility & Prepare is available exclusively in DOS versions and costs $199 per single user, $695 for five users and $1,195 for 10 users. The application features the Agility Prepare component and the Agility component. Agility Prepare enables users to set up templates and dialog boxes while Agility allows them to fill in the templates and to create finished documents. Agility Prepare provides users with flexibility to develop both permanent and variable text. Agility & Prepare also includes attorney-specific enhancements such as special template sets that are part of transactional or litigation modules. The program also features Estate Planning and Entertainment modules that signal RealWorld Solutions' committment to various legal practice areas.
Publication Name: Law Office Computing
Subject: Law
ISSN: 1055-128X
Year: 1997
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