Since we announced the release date for ArchiOffice 2010, we’ve received many requests for key features. Here you go:

GENERAL FEATURES

1. Table and List views:
   • Drag-and-drop column rearranging.
   • Click and ctr-click (command-click on Mac), to apply sort or multi-sort.
   • Column resizing.
   • Mouse-over to show full details.
   • Table and list view settings are saved for user.
2. Tree Views:
   • Ability to drill-down and create parent/child related information.
   • Click on a node to expand/contract sub items.
   • Add/delete items from the tree.
3. Chart Editor:
   • Charts can be modified and saved as a new charts.
   • New charts can be shared or kept private.
   • Chart modifications include which series to chart, formatting, (labels, styles, legend, etc). filter parameters can be applied (specific projects, employees, time periods, etc).
4. Dashboards:
   • Users can configures an unlimited number of dashboards holding a mix of charts, custom charts and data portals.
5. Search/Find:
   • Powerful search engine allows ability to extend search, reduce search, etc.).

PROJECTS

1. Phases and Sub Phases: represented by hierarchy in a tree view, a user can now create an unlimited number of sub phases (and sub-sub phases) of any parent phase. As an example:
   • Design Development
     • Architectural Services
       • Principal
       • Project Manager
       • Draftsperson
     • Civil Engineering Consultant
     • Structural Engineering Consultant
     • 3D Model
2. Job Codes and Sub Job Codes: represented by hierarchy in a tree view, a user can now create an unlimited number of sub job codes (and sub-sub job codes), of any parent job code. As an example:
   • Additional Service Request #001
     • Architectural Services
     • Structural Engineering
3. Phase - Job Code Relationship. Specific job codes can be associated to specific phases. When a user is entering their timecard, they can now be presented with job codes that are specifically associated with particular phases. As an example a job code called “Site visit” could be setup so as to only appear during the Construction Administration Phase.
4. Checklist Tasks - Sub Tasks: represented by hierarchy in a tree view, a user can now create an unlimited number of sub tasks for any parent task.
5. Checklist Tasks can be optionally used at the timecard level. This can be required for all projects or only certain projects. If an employee has been assigned to a task, it will appear as a selection in their timecard. This allows for accurate budget vs. actual reports not only at the phase level, but also at the task level.
6. Flexible document storage: store project documents on any hard drive on your LAN or WAN, not only on the default file server. As an example, move old project folders onto a hard drive for archived projects and point ArchiOffice to this new drive.

DOCUMENTS

1. Document templates can be made from any file type that can read/write RTF (rich text format). Design templates and use field markers which will be replaced with data from ArchiOffice upon creation of the new document. Such applications include:
   1. Adobe Illustrator
   • Microsoft Word
   • Open Office
   • Apple Pages
   • Notepad
   • TextEdit
   • Word Perfect
2. Folder Syncing: ArchiOffice can scan project folders on the file server or designated hard drive and create document records for files that were added manually. If employees move files around inside project folders, ArchiOffice will update it’s records to reflect the new file location.

 
BILLING

1. Invoices are generated using the Jasper reporting engine, and the invoice templates are modifiable and customizable using the open source report design software, iReports report.
2. Making payments to outstanding invoices can now be entered directly from the Outstanding invoices tab.

REPORTS

1. Each report includes a Search screen, rather than selecting from limited optional criteria.
2. Reports are generated using the Jasper reporting engine, allowing more output formats (i.e. Jasper viewer, PDF, XLS and CSV).

CALENDAR

1. Brand new calendar component with rich user interface features such as mouse-over to reveal event details, color coding, drag-and-drop rescheduling, etc.

I encourage all members of the ArchiOffice blog site to join the new ArchiOffice Users Group on Yahoo. Here’s what we already have formed on the Group:

1. POST A FEATURE REQUEST: and yes, we really do listen to your requests
2. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: read FAQ’s, ask your own question, or contribute answers
3. POST TESTIMONIALS: we really appreciate hearing what our customers/clients have to say.

Of course, the Users Group, has all the other fun things that Yahoo has to offer. After all, we believe software should be fun - and when you’re having fun, Yahoo!