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Chris M.
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Project Manager / Cost Estimator
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Document Locator?

Ease of use, Familiar interface, and fantastic support. We've cut our document processing time by almost 50% while increasing document security, auditability and tractability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Document Locator?

At times the system can be a bit slow when chugging through a workflow. We manage this by executing multiple workflows at once. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Document Locator:

Attend the DL Bootcamp, The week in Portland had my wheels spinning on how else we can implement DL in our day to day operation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Document Locator solving and how is that benefiting you?

Control and Transmittal of Engineering Documents, CAD files and Vendor Documents. Increased productivity which allows us to win bids by lowering our cost of service. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Document Locator Overview

What is Document Locator?

Document Locator is a powerful document management system that improves efficiency and reduces risk. It works right inside Microsoft Windows, making it particularly easy to use. Plus, an optional Web browser interface extends the reach of files beyond the office walls. As files are saved into Document Locator, everything becomes full-text searchable. Versioning captures all changes, and workflow routes information for notifications and approvals. Files are organized with auto-naming and filing technology. Audit trails record all activities, and reporting provides insight for business intelligence. Paper forms are replaced with electronic forms, and forms processing is automated.

Document Locator Details
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Product Description

Document Locator is a centralized document management software that is integrated into Microsoft Windows for ease of use. It manages files and automates business processes for greater consistency and efficiency.


Seller Details
Year Founded
1998
HQ Location
Portland, US
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@ColumbiaSoft
42 Twitter followers
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25 employees on LinkedIn®

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Director of Operations at ColumbiaSoft Corporation

Recent Document Locator Reviews

Matthew W.
MW
Matthew W.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"Simple Solution for All Your Document Storage"
The searching capabilities of the product make life a lot easier. Things like the invoice number, PO number, or any similar identifier are part of ...
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Verified UserMid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Great Support"
- Great Knowledge - Tremendous patience - Availability They have always show great customer service in their support.
Jenny S.
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Jenny S.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Streamline documentation"
A lot of our employees work remotely so it is really important that everyone is able to have easy access to all of our documents. That is one of th...
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Matthew W.
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Corporate Accounting & Reporting Manager
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What do you like best about Document Locator?

The searching capabilities of the product make life a lot easier. Things like the invoice number, PO number, or any similar identifier are part of what you can use to find what I'm trying to locate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Document Locator?

We currently only use this product in a limited capacity. My complaint would be more related to how my organization doesn't use it more efficiently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Document Locator solving and how is that benefiting you?

We do not have to go looking for paper. This fundamental point has been well worth the investment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Document Locator?

- Great Knowledge

- Tremendous patience

- Availability

They have always show great customer service in their support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Document Locator?

I never had any complaints when contacting Columbiasoft for DL support. They are always ready and willing to help their customer base. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Document Locator:

Get some information from them to see if the document management system fits the needs of the company. I can guarantee the support is great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Document Locator solving and how is that benefiting you?

Document management Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jenny S.
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What do you like best about Document Locator?

A lot of our employees work remotely so it is really important that everyone is able to have easy access to all of our documents. That is one of the many reason I like working with DL because it is so easy user friendly and it helps keep everything so streamlined. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Document Locator?

The only thing that I don't really like is the search function. I feel like it is hard to use, but it may just be user error on my end. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Document Locator solving and how is that benefiting you?

We have thousands of documents that we work with daily and DL allows us to keep the forms up to date easily and organized so anyone in the company can get to documents. DL also allows us to set permissions so that owners have access to confidential information and the other users don't even know those folders exist. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Banking
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What do you like best about Document Locator?

I like the organizational set up of Document Locator. The folder system and the options the system provides make setting up a fully functioning document library easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Document Locator?

I would prefer more security options around downloading and printing documents housed in Document Locator to prevent version control issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Document Locator solving and how is that benefiting you?

Document Locator has allowed our business to safely store all of our documentation for multiple departments in one easily accessible place that all our users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Document Locator?

We liked the Document Locator because it is designed for 10 or more users; it is an excellent Windows-based document management software. Document Locator combines ease of use and great features. Fully integrated into Microsoft Windows, Office, Outlook and other business applications. Document Locator is convenient for personnel registration, accounting, projects, contracts. Document Locator helped us safely manage files and automate our company's business processes. Mobile access helped a lot, it can be used even when you are not in the workplace. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Document Locator?

There are no disadvantages for our company. Document Locator is an excellent software for document management, accounting and their automation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Document Locator solving and how is that benefiting you?

We used it for personnel registration, accounting, projects, contracts, improving the quality of service. Document Locator helped us safely manage files and automate our company's business processes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Colleen S.
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Human Resources Director
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What do you like best about Document Locator?

The ease of use. We had a demonstration of the product this week, and we have decided to purchase the product and implement it for our records management. It will be a long slow process for implementation, but once it is up and running our records management will be improved 100% Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Document Locator?

Nothing yet. We just completed the evaluation of the product, and have made the decision to purchase the product. We are very excited to get it up and running. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Document Locator:

Yes!! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Document Locator solving and how is that benefiting you?

Records Management, Public Records Requests. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
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What do you like best about Document Locator?

I enjoyed using Document Locator as a research tool for BOMs and line drawings. The interface is very easy and straightforward. Anyone with a basic understanding of search functions can use it. Recall of images is quick and the clarity is not lost with uploading/scanning multiple images. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Document Locator?

Sometimes it is slow to load what I need, especially if a lot of users are on or if my search is too broad. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Document Locator solving and how is that benefiting you?

Central location for drawings and BOMs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

RA
Software Development Manager
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Document Locator?

Every single time that we have an issue with the application the support that we got from DL team is phenomenal. Very fast response and solid knowledge. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Document Locator?

N/A. The application is great overall. nothing to say here! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Document Locator solving and how is that benefiting you?

User security issues and document processing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Environmental Services
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What do you like best about Document Locator?

Ability to search not only in file names, but within the files. Ability to tag, categorize and standardize the document structure. Potential to use as a reporting tool, but unlikely due to not reliable data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Document Locator?

Did I mention slow? Opening files, working on files, the whole process of checking files in/out, everything is slow and frustrating, especially when you have to meet the deadline and need to make multiple small, last minute adjustments. Much easier to set a standard file handling procedure using standard windows/cloud based storage and train staff to follow the process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Document Locator solving and how is that benefiting you?

Organizing internal files. Still find that simple explorer is better, if people keep their files organized and have some simple tracking tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jim Kemp of Document Locator

Sorry you experienced performance issues. This is not typical and there is likely an easy fix to fine-tune your system. Our support is always available to help and I encourage you to reach out – this could be an easy fix: https://www.documentlocator.com/support/customer/support-info/contact-support/