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DataGrabber
is an extension for the Alchemy Administrator client that
parses ASCII text and EBCDIC files into an Alchemy repository.
Used for COLD and COM (Computer Output to microfilm) replacement
applications, or for creating large image archives.
DataGrabber
imports text data into an Alchemy repository at very high
speeds. To enhance the presentation for end users, the Alchemy
administrator can design bitmap overlays of the original report
or statement. Alchemy 8.0 clients also have a new Greenbar
viewer option.
Here's
how DataGrabber works. First, in any text editor create a
Definition file using the powerful and versatile DataGrabber
scripting language. This will determine exactly how the Data
file will be parsed: where does a record begin and end; what
new repository fields to create on the fly; what data to extract
into the fields; what if any files to merge with the data
records; when to create a new folder; and much more.
Then
within the Alchemy Administrator program (formerly called
Build), run the DataGrabber operation. This will process the
information, add new records to the repository and update
the indexing methods you selected.
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