Just what is a plug-in?
Plug-Ins are software programs that extend the capabilities of your web browser in a specific way - giving you - with ForReview's Plug-In for example - the ability to view any kind of image (besides the standard GIF or JPEG file) from within your browser.What's so great about that?
The idea behind plug-ins is to increase your browser's skill set without making you think. Using our plug-in is a great way to collaborate with suppliers or remotely located sights. With our plug-in, those that only have a browser on their desktop will have the ability to view all kinds of files (and their markups) - all with a click of a button. The ForReview Web Plug-In extends the powerful ForReview solution directly into Cyberspace!You see, the Web can be actually be a very sophisticated, powerful and inexpensive tool for your business, but only if your browser is configured properly. Remember, you DO have the ability to beef-up your browser capabilities and improve your work-flow. All you need to do is add our plug-in.
OK - but what makes Allegria's Plug-In special or better?
Allegria Software has recognized the fact that accessing any kind of document over the web has quickly become the working method that the enterprise is demanding. Therefore, we have put extreme focus on delivering a product, based on Internet technology, that will not only deliver what you want - but delivers its power even one step further. The features that we can offer are unmatched by anyone! For a list of the ForReview Web Plug-In features, click here.So what does it take to plug in a plug-in?
To incorporate our new plug-in, you should have Netscape Navigator 3.1 or later or Internet Explorer 3.0. If you do not, you should upgrade your browser first. This will not only enable you to run our plug-in, but gives you access to many other new browser features as well.Once your browser is up-to-date, simply download the plug-in as you would any other file from the Internet. (If you're using Internet Explorer, make sure you check the button marked Save It when the dialog box appears.)
After the download is complete, bookmark this page (for testing purposes later on), exit the browser, locate the file you just grabbed, double-click on it, and follow the instructions. This will expand and install the plug-in.
Now, restart your browser. Then - using your bookmark, come back to this page. Next, Drag and Drop a supported filetype into this browser window - or - if you did not have TIFF or DXF files previously associated with any other type of "helper app", then you can now just click on boat.tif, nozzle.dxf or floorplan.dgn file, and watch the magic happen! Once the file is displayed, right mouse click on the image to display the file manipulation options.
With most plug-ins, the file -- say a QuickTime-format video clip -- runs within the browser window. Others, like RealAudio, open a small, secondary window on the desktop to play the file. With the ForReview Web Plug-In, the drawing will be displayed inside your browser window - just like any HTML file is. And - if there are any corresponding markup files (as there is with floorplan.dgn), then they will be automatically loaded as well!
We hope that you enjoy and benefit from our software. If you have any further questions - please either call us (at (714) 974-2500) or e-mail us. We would enjoy hearing from you!