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To make matters worse, attaching the same file to more than one contact creates multiple copies of the file (each with their own unique name). You have also unnecessarily doubled (tripled, quadrupled, etc.) your disk usage for that file and every copy was placed in the \Attachments folder. What a mess! ACT! treats attached files in this manner for the purposes of synchronization, and in that sense it makes sense, but it obviously has its problems. Not the least of which is the time it takes to transfer these files when remote users synchronize. Many ACT! users would rather choose which folder their files are saved to (and how many copies of them exist). You might also want to create pointers to original engineering drawings or legal documents that are maintained by other departments in folders on your network. You don’t want copies of those files…you want instant access to the originals…especially if they are frequently updated. Why File Linker? FileLinker allows you to create a hyperlink to a file stored anywhere on your PC (or network). The file hyperlink is stored in a Note in ACT!. When the Note is selected, the file pointer displays in the Notes Preview Pane (only in ACT! 2007) as a hyperlink to the file. Voila…instant access to the original file. Even users who are syncing through VPN access should have access to the same file (if they have access to the folder where the file is maintained). Not only does this allow you to maintain only one copy of the file, but it can reduce synchronization time for those users who do synchronize, as the files themselves don’t get transferred when the user syncs. FileLinker sells for $35/user. (A 10 license pack is available for $300) It is distributed as a trial copy with a limited lifespan and must be registered (via phone or e-mail) within 30 days of installation for it to continue to operate. Download a trial version of the software (5.3 mb).   info@cornerstonesolutions.com or contact us at: Cornerstone Solutions, Inc., PO Box 270514, Houston TX, 77277-0514 Phone: 713-661-5200 Toll Free: 877-661-5200 Copyright © 1987-2006 Cornerstone Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. |
