So,
what's new in Quest v2.0? Check this out
Application
The Application has been entirely rewritten
from the ground up. Why do that? Because there were too many features
in Java that could not be exploited in previous versions due to low
client performance. This version of Quest requires a faster processor
and more memory, but still not as much as a Notes Client, and definetly
not as much as a Notes Server. I know you die hards out there will go
into Task Manager or something to see how much memory Quest is using
vs. Notes Client, but remember in your comparisons that the Notes Client
has 4 different processes, not just nlnotes.exe.
Bookmarks
Want to bookmark Documents? What about Products, Questions,
Actions, Web Pages etc.. You can with the new Bookmark functionality.
You can create bookmarks just like you do in your favoriate Web Browser.
You can organize your bookmarks and use them in certain places. For
example, let's say you have a new product announcement coming up next
week. You have created 300 new products in Quest. Now you have 30 documents
that apply to them. Bookmark those products and go edit one of the documents.
If you want to associate your new products, just click on 'Machine/Model'
and click on 'Bookmarks'. You can then pick and choose from your customized
bookmarks instead of painfully searching for the products!
You can also bookmark
Questions, Actions, Symptoms, Links, Link Groups, Documents, Products
and Web Pages.
Custom
Views
Remember the Custom Queries of the Quest v1.x.
Well those have been completely erased and the Custom Views have taken
over. These enhanced 'Custom Queries' can be Created, Edited, Deleted
and Tested very easily. Wizards guide you through the creation of the
views. For you document people: You can now add Brand/Family to your
custom queries.
Online
Help
The Online Help for Quest is now available
and ready to answer every question. Before going to someone else check
the Help! The new Help has sections on 'How Tos', 'See Also' and many
more. Access it anywhere in the application from the toolbar button
that says 'Help'.
Customizations
The customizations of the original Quest have
been taken a step further. You can now customize the Toolbar, Look,
Feel and Fonts in Quest. Click on 'File', 'Properties', 'Application'
to see.
Printing
Printing is now supported. Go grab your favorite
list of documents or products or whatever and try it out! I know this
question will be asked so I'll answer it now. You must have a printer
configured on your local system for Quest to print. There is no magical
printing being done.
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