Product Description

Palo Alto Software Marketing Plan Pro Premier.Designed especially for marketing experts, Marketing Plan Pro PREMIER allows you to focus on the strategy behind your plan. Focused and complete, it takes care of all formatting and calculations. Whether you are a self taught marketing utive or an MBA, you will benefit from the organization and streamlining that PREMIER will bring to your marketing strategy. Expand Your Team Planning Advanced Financial Spreadsheets Chart Your Organization Market Demographic Analysis Expert Analysis Email-Based Collaboration Competitive Analysis Sales Channel Analysis ... Read more

Features

• Convert PDF files to Microsoft Word documents
• Eliminates the need to re-key and re-format PDF documents
• Accurately retains the layout of the original PDF file
• Open PDF files downloaded from the Web or received as e-mail attachments
• Does not edit encrypted PDFs

Reviews (12)

I am glad to own it, but I am not taking it to the Prom.
As they would say on American Bandstand, I would give this title a 65 - the lyrics are ok but its easy to dance to. I do A LOT of pdf crap (and i hate pdf) both converting too and from. For some conversions (NOT COMPLEX GRAPHICS) it works well, for others it is so-so.
It does do a BETTER job, converting from pdf - at least on the long, complex-formated text documents - which are my primary beast of burden, than Adobe PRO 6.0. Howver Scansoft has some quirk's that potential buyers need to be aware of -
1. It messes up haeaders and footers - it captures them just fine but puts them in funky places as a table and of couse screws up the page numbering,,,
2. On occasion (and this is the frustrating part) it converts text into graphics,,,
3. It handles check boxes and the other vbs features of WORD poorly, often creating them as graphics
4. It routeinely messes up autonumbering, again often picking up a number and making it a graphic
However, having said all that - it is quicker/faster/better than Adobe Pro 6.0. for Word conversions. Sometimes its a dozen hand fixes per page, other times one or two, but i will gladly trade that for rekeying or scanning.
For the record, I have an old version of Omni-Pro and DID NOT try to use its features as suggested.
I am glad I own it but I dont think I am taking it to the prom.

Finally
It's about time that someone came out with this product! PDF files are so difficult to deal with, and our firm often has no way to track down the original. PDF Converter is fast and gets all of us back into Word so we can make adjustments. We've been using it for contracts, but I'm sure it would work great for any files. Documents look perfect. Great Product!

PDF Converter with Potential
Having used this product on large (more than 500 pages) and complex documents, my conclusion is that this could be a very good product. Unfortunately, the software has some logic flaws that cause it to fail repeatedly on specfic text formatting. For example, consider the following listing:
a. Data Element
b. Data Element Tag
c. Element Number
d. Group Number
The application always fails on this and similar listings by randomly deleting the new paragraph marker and setting the right margin incorrectly. Too bad that Scansoft support, which could alert developers to this type of problem, is the worst I have ever encountered. Perhaps someone from Scansoft will read this review and fix this problem and other problems encountered by customers.

Stumbles on Complex Documents
I downloaded this software to convert a two-page PDF document into an editable Word 2000 document. Much of the text converted well but the more complex areas of my PDF file, those that were contained inside of tables, were poorly done. Portions of it were rendered as images(!), while other parts came through properly as text inside of tables. However, much of that text was inside of frames, or even nested frames. Frames are Word objects that are tricky at best, and frustratingly hard to deal with at worst. Removing a frame often removes its contained text as well. Either way, editing the converted document so as to make it look like the original was very difficult. In the case of the portions that converted to images, it was impossible.
The product installs/uninstalls easily and seems to run well. If you're converting simple PDF files, this product may do the job but for complex documents, especially ones containing tables, I would not recommend it.

Those Dreaded PDFs
Yes, it converts pdf files to word. No, it does not do a perfect job if you have tables or graphics; and the formatting tends to get messed up. BUT...it sure beats retyping a multi-page document.

And those protected word files? I have found that if you make them pdf and then convert them back to Word with this program, you now have a document that you can edit. Yaaaah!!!! ... Read more

Features

• Comprehensive Windows Training in a 5 Program Tutorial Set
• Covers Windows XP Home & Professional Editions
• Plus 23 Learning Topics on Home & Small Office Networking
• Digital Media Lessons covering 30 Learning Topics
• Includes Professor Answers - link directly to any topic

Amazon.com Product Description

An affordable way to quickly share information, automate sales and marketing, and manage e-mail, GoldMine is a team-based contact manager. Specifically designed to help small and mid-size organizations grow, this solution reaches far beyond personal contact managers. Businesses can automate their sales and marketing activities, while utilizing powerful features that help centralize customer information. GoldMine Business Contact Manager provides results right out of the box, and can be even further customized with simple wizards. GoldMine calendar and contact information can also be synchronized with PDAs and other handheld devices. ... Read more

Reviews (14)

Goldmine grew buggier over the years
We've been using Goldmine after switching from Act! several years ago. Believe it or not, but back then, Goldmine was an elegantly written software, much more stable than Act!

But since then the featurelist grew, and so did the bugs! Goldmine has given our software department (and please note that we ARE a software company) nightmares. Especially moving from its internal database format to SQL server has been painfull to say the least. Although we do have a support contract, the local reseller refuses any serious help, because they just wants to sell us consultancy hours.

It's (16 bit aging Borland based) database interface cripples the performance of our SQL server from 9000 records/sec to about 20/sec. And despite modern server, network and client PC, performance is a laugh. The amount of crashes of the GM client make the situation barely workable.

If only we had an easy way to convert to another program, we would have abandonned this badly written and badly supported program years ago. Its a shame. Without the bugs it would remain our number one choice.

Powerful - Can be a dream solution with the help of Add-Ons
I admit, I've had to give GoldMine time to grow on me. It is powerful, but unless you know sql or dbase, OR you have money to invest in a consultant, it can be a little frustrating, especially on reporting tasks. I now LOVE GoldMine, and this is largely due to finding a few select add-on products to make my life easier. For example, MasterMine software totally solved for my reporting and analytical needs (a BIG gap in GoldMine!!). Buy GoldMine for your business (it works GREAT for financial professionals using seminar marketing models, and for managing a sales force) but do yourself a favor and buy MasterMine too! You'll be much happier with your CRM tool!

This is great software!
I have used many different contact management software systems in the past and Goldmine is definitely worth it's weight in gold! As an insurance agent, I have many customers who may have several different types of policies and I may send out many different types of marketing pieces based on my internal market research. Goldmine has allowed me to customize my database to gather specific information relevent to MY agency. It is not the easiest software in the world to learn but once I have invested the money in a good trainer, a world of options opened up. It's very easy to synch with Word or Excel and export client lists to labels or envelopes or form letters. It's great for running data-specific reports and has ultimately saved me thousands of man hours and money. More then worth it if you are willing to invest time and money into learning the system and all the customizable options.

I give up
After trying to use Goldmine for 6 months, I finally gave up and switched to Act. Sure, you can customize to your heart's content but it was too complicated and had too many "bells and whistles" to make it practical for me and my small business. I never did figure out how to print labels or use half the features, evern after hiring a private tutor to help me out. I had to type all my addresses into a separate file for labels, etc. before importing them. So why bother doing twice the work? I'm no techno-babe but this was just too much for me. I've had Act for a month now and use it all the time, much more user-friendly for me.

Goldmine Business Contact Manager
This software is a nightmare. Do not buy this. Installation was a nightmare in itself, will not read BDE. Support is not a big help. ... Read more

Features

• New templates and Express Check Designer helps you design the perfect checks every time
• Print out informative business reports for your home or business
• Create personal and business-size checks, for printing or sending by email
• Schedule your bill payments for accurate, on-time payments of outstanding or upcoming invoices
• Simple one-pass check printing from Quicken, Quickbooks and Money

Features

• Define and monitor work order processes with maximum job efficiency
• Navigate through the different steps and track order activity quickly
• Perform flexible searches; pull up summary screens; print simple reports
• Automatically generates lists of items needed to complete orders
• Define procedures and services with minimal effort

Reviews (5)

Thumbs up
I have been a user since version 5, and have used the software to visualize and build 2 properties to date.

Starting with a new one soon...

One of the better and value for money products.

Misleading information on the box
I have purchased the FloorPlan 3D version. It states on the box that it provides 1000 eitable floor plans in the soft ware. There are no instructions in the User guide to find these. The text support to speak to a person cost $9.95 per call. That is not mentioned on the box. On the box it states that there is a 30 day Money back guarentee. It does not state that it is a limited warranty for defective disks only.
I will be attempting to return this were I purchased it. Don't buy!

The best also compared with more expesive competitors.
I'm user of IMSI FloorPlan versions since v4 of this program. And however it has experimented many changes through this years, nothing compared with the excellences of this last version.
Obviously, as user, there are things that in my personal opinion could have been more developed or in other direction. Aswell as there are things that I still miss in such kind of programs (But it happens also with most of the competitors ones. And if any those ones have included such particular function or ability, those ones are just the most expensive ones).
Honestly, FloorPlan has evolutioned hand by hand to its users.

Sometimes non CAD or 3D Desing experienced users may find some difficulties to do their 1st. steps. But there is are free forums and now also excellent additional books that can show each one to create spectacular and amizing projects.The images contained will show you how powerfull FloorPlan v8 together with it's bundle CAD program TurboCAD is.

Long time user of FPlan
FPlan v8 has some of the best improvements of any version to date. In addition to new options for LightWorks Lighting and Materials the 8.2 update allows for below ground plane basements.

It is the only program I know of that allows for the use of imports from it's bundled Designer Cad program. You can use the hundreds of symbols included or make your own and import as 3ds files from Designer (a TurboCad light program).

Windows and Doors have unlimited sizing capablilites. UNLIMITED ! Any texture you wish to add can be done within the program. And VRML (virtual reality 'game like' walkthoughs) can be created with touch of a button, with textures included.

I've seen the advances in this program for over 4yrs. Any negative comment here are from inexperienced users. In addition IMSI provides a free Forum for users to post questions and examples of thier work.

I recommend the product to not only homeowners but remodeling contractors for creating both 3d Renderings and Working Drawings.

Their is no product better for the price !!

Not what I'd hoped for...
Attempts to redesign a kitchen with floorplan 3d were pretty unsuccessful. The program lacks an intuitive interface, and I spent a lot of time fighting the controls. To make matters worse, often I simply couldn't do things because the program had limited options- for example, when I tried to "place" windows and cabinets in a design, my efforts were blocked by a program that only really imagines standard sized cabinets, and a very limited number of standard sized windows.

Visualizing "results" was dubious at best. In the end, I drew plans up by hand. It was a bit like buying a word processor program, and finding it so awful that you go back to writing with pen and paper. Pretty disappointing. ... Read more

Reviews (1)

Tracker Pro 1
I was recomended this product by some one I know for learning "C" programming language and Java. However when I tried to purchase this CD on line, I was not sure this is the one I need to purchase as there is no indication as to what this is going to teach or exacly what this will do. ... Read more

Reviews (1)

A very good product indeed
My wife and I found this product and just had to buy it! It has loads of features and abilities that are easy to use even for someone who is not to aquainted with a computer. It has helped us save quite a bit of money and at the same time let us be creative with the memories of our childrens progress through life. It is simply a must have for any parent looking to save some money while being creative and original, without ripping their hair out. ... Read more