Features and Benefits

a.k.a.® is thesaurus software for the creation and management of classification schemes, thesauri or taxonomies for any purpose. a.k.a.® is rich in functionality and is particularly easy to use. To find out more about a.k.a.® features select from the list below:


  • Classification schema and taxonomies supported
  • Term linking
  • Editing tools
  • Import options
  • Export options
  • Publication to the web
  • Search facilities
  • Reports
  • Database security
  • Technical information
  • Upgrades
  • Software support


    • Classification schema and taxonomies supported

    a.k.a.®'s term definition screen enables thesaurus terms to be named to suit any classification scheme. a.k.a.® supports a range of classification schemes including:

  • ISO 15489 Business Activity Classification Schemes
  • ISO 2788 thesauri
  • Controlled (authority) lists
  • Acronym lists
  • Glossaries


    • Term linking

    a.k.a.® can be used to manage one-to-many or many-to-many linked classification schemes. a.k.a.® delivers genuine keyword in context linking.


    Editing tools

    a.k.a.®'s easy to use editing tools include:

  • Term linking via point and click
  • Multi term select using ctrl and shift
  • Right mouse menu for undo, cut, copy, paste, select all
  • Keyboard shortcuts Ctrl C , Ctrl N, Ctrl S, Ctrl V, Ctrl X
  • Inbuilt spell check software for global spellcheck and on saving
  • Modification of term types


    • Import options

    a.k.a.® imports thesauri and classification schemes from the following sources:

    Keyword AAA Formats (including Keyword for Councils)

  • ASCII
  • Hierarch
  • Objective
  • PowerDOCS (Hummingbird)
  • RecFind
  • TRIM Context and Captura


    • Export options

    a.k.a.® exports thesauri and file plans to the following formats:

  • Keyword in Context File Plan to build MS Windows folders
  • Hummingbird File Plan
  • HTML Online Thesaurus
  • Objective Thesaurus
  • RecFind Thesaurus File Titling Plan
  • TRIM Thesaurus (both TRIM Captura and TRIM Context)
  • TRIM File Plan (both TRIM Captura and TRIM Context)

    • a.k.a.® users can also export terms in a generic export format which can be imported as a CSV file.


    Publication to the web

    a.k.a.® enables users to publish their complete thesaurus including controlled lists to a fully navigable web thesaurus. The online thesaurus can be published to the intranet and is then fully searchable in the intranet search engine. The HTML export facility provides:

  • The ability to publish pages into a nominated directory
  • Clearance of files from the directory on creation
  • The ability to create a single zip containing html pages
  • Level 1 access to the terms
  • Alphabetical access to terms

    • a.k.a.® ships with a range of sample templates which you can customise to the look, feel and functionality of your intranet.


    Search facilities

    Search facilities within a.k.a.® enables thesaurus creators to search across the entire thesaurus. Search facilities include:

  • Search across all terms
  • Search using wildcards
  • Search within scope notes and glossary terms
  • Search within controlled lists


    • Reports

    a.k.a.® delivers a comprehensive range of reports allowing the user to define the number of levels to publish, select from top level terms, generate a cover page and incorporate company logos.

    All reports can be previewed onscreen, and published into a range of formats including PDF, RTF, Text and HTML. Standard reports include:

  • Alphabetical thesaurus
  • Functions
  • Tree (File Plan)
  • Orphans report for unlinked terms
  • Controlled lists
  • Business classification scheme
  • Preferred acronyms
  • Glossary of terms
  • Changed terms


    • Database security

    All a.k.a.® databases are password protection enabled.


    Technical information

    a.k.a.® was developed using Visual Basic and uses the Microsoft Jet Engine as the underlying database. a.k.a.® will operate within Windows 98, NT, 2000, and XP.


    Upgrades

    a.k.a.® is under continuous development and new releases issued on a regular basis. The Upgrade and Support Program (USP) ensures you are constantly up-to-date with the latest developments.

    Minor releases (within a version number) are available to licensed users free of charge and can be downloaded over the internet.


    Software support

    Synercon provides extensive support to our client base through a range of mechanisms including:

  • Online help
  • Error logging
  • Email, telephone support
  • Onsite and classroom training
  • Tutorials and help cards