F.A.Q.

Q. The Hummingbird DM distribution package includes a tool for importing documents (docimp.exe). Why should I use your product?

A. The standard Hummingbird tool does not allow you to perform a lot of actions necessary to carry out complex operations. For example, you cannot use values obtained from the DM library during import, use SQL queries, enter data into tables except the PROFILE table, manage documents (publishing, moving to a folder, etc.). Please see the documentation to learn about all features of XML-based document import for Hummingbird DM.

Q. Is it possible to use XML-based document import for Hummingbird DM only on a server where DM Server is installed?

A. No. You can use this tool on any computer where DM API is installed. See Requirements for more information.

Q. Is it possible to use several import tools on different computers simultaneously?

A. Yes, it is. If you use SQL queries during import, you must understand the problems that may occur when several users work simultaneously. See the QUERY and VARIABLE elements for more information.

Q. Is it possible to write data not only to the PROFILE table, but to other tables as well with this tool?

A. Yes, it is. See SQL queries for more information.

Q. Is it possible to use data obtained from the database during import?

A. Yes, it is. You can use variables in various places of your XML file. The values of these variables can be specified when the import file was created and be results of SQL queries to the database. See the VARIABLE element for more information.

Q. It is possible to create only documents in the library with this tool?

A. You can create documents and folders. You can also write any data to any tables using SQL queries.

Q. Is it possible to assign access right for a document during import?

A. Yes, you can use the SECURITY element to specify a set of access right to a document or a folder for different users and groups.

Q. Is it possible to create file versions during import?

A. Yes, it is. File versions can be stored in the file system (with a relative or absolute path to the file specified in the XML file), or the XML file can contain the file contents directly.

Q. Is it possible to use this tool to add documents to folders and remove them from folders?

A. Yes, it is. You can perform various operations with documents and folders. See the ACTIONS element for more information.

Q. Is it possible to check by certain attributes whether certain documents exist and influence the import process depending on the results of the search?

A. Yes, you can define unique attributes (or a set of them) for a document/folder and perform various actions. See the ifexists attribute of the DOCUMENT and FOLDER elements for more information.