Alchemy Products
The Alchemy Product suite has several features and options available to build the solution that fits you best. Start by selecting a Server, than pick the Clients, Input Modules and Server options. Special configurations are also available for service bureaus, small offices and workflow applications, as noted.
Alchemy Content Management Servers
The Alchemy Advanced Server is the basis for applications requiring integrated document management, records management, compliance and workflow, along with fixed content management. The license includes one Advanced Server license with Library Services, Audit Logging, and Role-Based Access Control, the Standard Server functionality, and one Alchemy Administrator (formerly called ‘Build’) client license. Additional Administrator licenses are available.
The Alchemy Standard Server is the basis for fixed content management applications such as imaging and COLD. The license includes one Standard Server license with multi-user repository management and integrated Windows security, and one Alchemy Administrator (formerly called ‘Build’) client license. Additional Administrator licenses are available.
Alchemy Clients
End user client programs come in a variety of flexible options to meet diverse needs.
For content contributors. The Index Station allows users to add, annotate, index and view documents, and is ideal for imaging and workflow applications. The Document Management Client is an add-in to Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) that adds document and records management functionality and repository access. It requires the Alchemy Advanced Server.
For content consumers. The Alchemy Search client is for content consumers, providing read-only access to Alchemy repositories on a LAN/WAN or on portable optical discs such as CD, DVD, UDO or PDD. There are two types of Search clients – a Windows desktop client to view repositories on a LAN/WAN or on portable optical discs such as CD, DVD, UDO or PDD, and an Internet Explorer client for Web access. Search client licenses allow for access using both types of clients on the same Alchemy Server. Web access also requires the Alchemy Web license.
Alchemy Input Modules
Alchemy Scan . Captures paper documents into an Alchemy repository using a wide range of scanners. Includes advanced OCR for full-text OCR or zone OCR. Includes bar code recognition. Requires an Alchemy Administrator (formerly ‘Build’) or Index Station license.
DataGrabber . Development license to write definition files to import large ASCII or EBCDIC computer output files into an Alchemy repository. Includes the Runtime license for same workstation. Requires an Alchemy Administrator (formerly ‘Build’) license.
DATAGRABBER RUNTIME . License to run predefined definition files within Alchemy Administrator (formerly ‘Build’). Requires an Alchemy Administrator (formerly ‘Build’) license.
MailStore for Exchange. A “back office” archiving server that captures emails from one or more Exchange servers and stores them into Alchemy repositories. The MailStore for Exchange Server license includes one Alchemy Standard server license and one MailStore Administrator license.
PDF, CAD file and Windows Explorer drag and drop input are available with the Alchemy Administrator or Index Station.
MS Office document input is available with the Document Management addin, Alchemy Administrator or Index Station.
Alchemy Server Options
Alchemy Web. The middleware services layer that publishes Alchemy repositories to the Internet using an Internet Explorer browser. Requires the Alchemy Standard or Advanced Server, and Alchemy Search client access licenses. Alchemy Web is an ideal way to make information available to customers or partners over the web.
Here's a an example of how Edinburgh City Council makes drainage records available to members of the public, using Alchemy Web - just click on the link below:
Link to Alchemy Web - Edinburgh City Council Drainage Records
Alchemy Records Manager. For records managers to create and manage record file plans and retention schedules that are applied to content stored in Alchemy repositories, as well as physical files and electronic files stored on the Windows file system. Requires the Alchemy Advanced Server.
Database Encryption Module. Adds an additional layer of very high security to Alchemy repositories by using a 256 byte Blowfish based security algorithm. Requires the Alchemy Standard or Advanced Server.
Alchemy Workflow Solutions
Alchemy Workflow can help by automating, streamlining and improving people-intensive processes where documents and images are involved. The result: reduce costs, increase profitability, comply with regulations, and prevent costly errors. Alchemy Workflow allows users or administrators to set up advanced document and process workflows. Powered by Captaris Workflow.
Integration Solutions for Software Developers
The Alchemy Software Development Kit (SDK) includes documentation and code samples to assist developers in writing custom Windows-based solutions using the rich and extensive Alchemy APIs. Popular uses include integrating repository content or client functionality into other Windows applications, as well as creating custom interfaces for vertical applications.
The Alchemy Web Engine Platform is an XML-based, Web Services-compliant, and scalable development platform. Popular uses include integrating repository content into Web portals or other Internet applications.
Classic Standalone Solutions
Alchemy Gold is the original ‘electronic file cabinet’, managing simple imaging and COLD applications without a server. It is ideal for small offices where one person handles the input and repository management tasks, with read-only access by a small Windows workgroup. The Gold license includes one Administrator (formerly called ‘Build’) and one Windows Search license. Gold can be expanded with an Alchemy Scan or DataGrabber module. | 
