The logging function provides a basic output of user actions. Whilst the feature is not a complete workflow-level log. It can provide information such as file movement and changes made to a dictation. To enable logging, follow the instructions below: Tools > Option > Workflow > Logging To output a users actions, tick the Specify […]
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Keyboard Hotkeys in ODMS R7
In ODMS it is possible to control certain features such as playback and direct recording through the use of Hotkeys. Enable/Disable Hotkeys Tools > Hotkeys On/Off Assign a function to a key Tools > Options > User Settings > Keyboard. Click on the command, enter the new key and click Assign. Individual hot-keys can […]
How to use Filters (ODMS R8/R7)
This article will go through how to use the filter feature in ODMS. Filters are useful if you are managing multiple files within a folder as it helps narrow down the list making it easier to see the files you are working on. To switch on the Filter feature click on the View tab at […]
How to stop XML management files being sent (ODMS R8/R7)
When dictations or documents are sent via E-mail or FTP through the Olympus software, you may notice the files have an obscure file name as shown below. This is due to the management file being sent alongside the dictation file. The management files are typically used with the Olympus software to display additional dictation information. […]
How to rename a file (ODMS R8/R7)
This article details how to rename a file. To enable the In-Line Edit feature: Click on the In-Line Edit button in the top right of the Olympus software. Alternatively you can click on View then click on In-Line Edit. When disabled, it will have a red circle with a line through it on the […]
How to enable the Document Receive function (ODMS R8/R7)
The Document Receive function automatically imports transcribed documents received via e-mail or FTP into the Dictation Module’s Document Tray folder to manage documents.For this function to work you must have either E-mail or FTP profile configured with the Dictation Module. Please click here to configure E-mail or click here to configure FTP. How to enable […]
How to add a document format (ODMS R8/R7)
ODMS is capable of displaying various types of document in the document tray. It is also possible to configure ODMS to support additional file formats for enhanced compatibility with different file-types and word processors. How to add a document format Click on Tools > Options > Folder Design > Document Tray. Click in the Document […]
ODMS Setup Wizard
The first start wizard helps a user configure some of the most common features of the ODMS software upon first launch. The setup wizard will launch when the software opens for the first time. Alternatively you can launch the setup wizard by clicking on Tools and click Show Setup Wizard. Dictation Module Transcription Module Dictation […]
Creating an Instruction Comment (ODMS R8/R7)
An instruction comment is maintained as a file separate from the main dictation file and provides the Typist with special instructions specified by the Author. An instruction comment can only be created with the Direct Recording function. To create an instructional comment follow the steps below: In the Dictation Module, click File > New […]
Clean/Purge Feature (ODMS R8/R7)
This article details how to enable the Clean/Purge features for folders in ODMS. The Clean feature is designed to prevent folders such as Finished from becoming cluttered with older dictations. It will periodically move the old files and to the Recycle Box or delete them permanently. If they are placed in the Recycle Box then […]