InsDoc supports the generation of documents in real-time (on demand) and in batch operations.

• Documents generated in real-time are generally returned to the requestor's desktop, and can be viewed or printed from the desktop as required.
• Batch generated documents are produced during the nightly processing cycle, and may be directed to network printers or a high-speed print environment. For high speed output, InsDoc can interface with Xerox or IBM AFP print facilities.

InsDoc also provides a web interface for managing InsDoc and performing document definition and design. InsDoc uses Microsoft Word for document definition, and an XML-based interface for populating the Word-produced template with application data.

InsDoc features include

• The ability to define any number of document types, organized by user-defined Document Class; any number of Document Classes may be defined;
• Support for multiple document templates for each defined document type; document templates can vary by language (a letter written in Spanish is a different Word document than one written in English), and can also vary by client;
• Microsoft Word is used exclusively to define a document template; if you know Word, you can define a template capable of system-generation;
• Support for unlimited definition of variable data (the system-generated information that is automatically inserted into documents)
• Support for 'static data' - information that needs to be inserted into a document that is not customer dependent and is subject to infrequent change - such as return addresses
• Support for user entered data at the time of document generation.

The Document Design Process

• Define a 'Document Type'
• Create a template (.doc file) containing
  • fixed text that prints as entered;
  • graphics and page design elements;
  • variable tags - placeholders for application data;
  • conditional tags, enabling document elements to be included or excluded as required.
• Multiple templates may be created for a single Document Type, varying by Language or Client

Document Generation Options

• Documents can be generated on-line by user request
• Documents can be generated on-line by program request
• On-line generated documents are returned to the desktop
• batch generated documents can be printed on network printers or exported to high-speed print facilities
• Other generation options are available

Additionally, InsDoc supports a fully-functional Document Archive, capable of reproducing any generated document at any time, on demand.