Reviewing your content in iManage Work 10 using Workshare Compare

In this article, we will teach you how to integrate Litera’s Workshare Compare in iManage Work 10 environments and provide a clear description of its features.

Compare is a very easy add-on to install when implementing any Document Management System (DMS). Usually Compare is the technology that follows shortly after choosing a DMS, if it is not done at the same time. As most law firms and professional services firms, use and need WS Compare, it is a great time to cover it.

Did you know that using Workshare is the fastest and most accurate way to compare documents secured in iManage Work 10? All Workshare products are compatible with your iManage Work 10 solution, so you can use the market-leading comparison software integrated with Work 10.

Prerequisites:

  • Access to Workshare Compare

  • Access to iManage Work 10

Preparation time:

  • 10 minutes

About WS Compare

Workshare Compare accurately detects changes across any two documents in seconds. This market-leading document comparison solution integrates into your working life, whether you’re working from a desktop, the cloud, or on the go, so you never miss a beat. People collaborate on files everyday. Changes in files are hard, if not impossible to spot side by side. Failing to spot a change, even a minor one, can put your reputation at risk. But that is a thing of the past from now on, because with WorkShare Compare from Litera you can easily compare files on your computer, in your Document Management System (DMS) or as email attachment. This results in a streamline review process with instant insight and full control of changes.

Workshare Compare & iManage Work 10 integration

The integration for the desktop is relatively simple. When you install WS Compare, there is a section in the install where it asks which DMS you have and if you would like to configure it. So after selecting your DMS, e.g. iManage Work 10 it will automatically start configuring. You’re all set up now and just added a Workshare options to iManage work 10. Great!

Note: The process is slightly different for compare online and would need a project manager to enable that.

Workshare Options Added to Work 10

The Work 10 web User Interface is extended to allow the user to choose two documents (or
versions) to be compared by Workshare. The following options are added:

  • When a single-version document is selected:

  • When a multi-version document is selected:

  • When two documents are selected:
    The Compare With Workshare button is added to the toolbar

Description of each functionality

Option Description
Select for Compare This option is always available for files of the supported file types. Clicking this option stores the ID of the selected document. The most recently selected document will be stored until the end of the Work 10 browser session. To deselect a document, click Select For Compare for another document. 
Compare with Selected This option is available if a document has already been selected (using Select for Compare). Clicking this option initiates a comparison between the previously selected document and this one, and the result is displayed in Compare Online. 
Select for Workshare Compare This option is always available for the supported file types. Clicking this option prompts for permission to open Compare Desktop, which is then opened with the document preselected for comparison. 
Compare with previous This option is available if the selected document has versions. Clicking this option initiates a comparison with the immediately previous version and the result is displayed in Compare Online. 
Compare previous with Workshare This option is available if the selected document has versions. Clicking this option initiates a comparison with the immediately previous version and the result is displayed in Compare Desktop. 
Compare with Workshare This option is available when two documents are selected. Clicking this button opens Compare Desktop with the two documents pre-selected for comparison. 

How IRIS Nederland can help

At IRIS Nederland, we take information management seriously. Information is the source of every organization and therefor requires intelligent, future-proof solutions which meet the needs of organizations and their users. We keep that promise to our customers for over 20 years now. Whether you are looking to implement a new document- or any other information management solution: we have the experience to support you with such a project from start to finish.

Get in touch with us if you want to know more how our solutions and services can make your organization work more efficient, secure and smarter.