Frequently Asked Questions about DocuBurstTM
1. Who are the primary users?
The primary users of DocuBurst are proposal managers, project managers, analysts, and engineers.
2. Can I use DocuBurst on a PDF file?
DocuBurst operates on text and rich text format files. If you have a PDF file, open the PDF file in Adobe Acrobat Reader, Select the text you want to copy, on the Edit Menu, click Copy, switch to Word, and click Paste. Then, you must save the file as either .txt or .rtf before running DocuBurst.
3. Will DocuBurst run on Windows?
Yes. DocuBurst runs on Windows 98, 2000, XP, ME, NT 4.0 with SP 6A or higher, and Server 2003.
4. Can I use the output from DocuBurst in another tool?
Yes. DocuBurst provides a variety of formats for export that are accepted by Excel, Word, Access Database, or any tool that accepts delimited formats such as Configuration Management Tools, Requirements Management Tools, and Proposal Automation Tools.
5. Can I change search queries?
Yes. DocuBurst allows the user to define and save rule sets, or search queries, for extracting headings and text objects. Any of the default queries may be duplicated and modified.
6. Can I edit the extracted text if it is not exactly like I want it presented?
Yes. The user may edit the text objects and headings as they are extracted or after they are extracted. The source document remains unchanged; only the extracted document reflects modifications.
7. Can I extract requirements from multiple documents at the same time?
Yes. The user may edit the text objects and headings as they are extracted or after they are extracted. The source document remains unchanged; only the extracted document reflects modifications.
8. Can I stop in the middle of the extraction process and pick it back up later?
Yes. DocuBurst allows the user to save the extraction file at any time and come back later to complete the extraction process.
For additional information, contact
Teledyne Brown Engineering
300 Sparkman Drive
Huntsville, AL 35805
800-933-2091, x2122 or 256-726-2122
docuburst@tbe.com
www.tbe.com