INtex Daily vX - 1.3

reviewed by Chris Marshall

What they say: Daily vX, made by INtex Publishing, is professional software for notes and diaries of all kind. The software offers to you:

á      Modern OS X like Tiger Interface

á      Full integration of Mac OS X features such as Mail, Safari und iCal

á      Multimedia-based with QuickTime and iPhoto integration

á      Import and export into HTML, RSS/Blog, XML, Excel XLS and ASCII format, pictures and videos in all QuickTime formats

á      FileMaker 8 compatibility, modern database machine

á      MS Office compatibility (import/E+export)

á      Rich text editing with the free choice of fonts, colors, feeders, text ruler and floating palette

á      Integration of audio recording for audio notes

á      Integrated formula calculator

á      Classification with the help of intelligent lists, graphical priorities, valuations and color labels

á      QuickSearch with search criteria to be saved

á      Sorting of data

á      Data output on printer, as PDF document or as telefax

á      Making iCal appointments from notes

á      Integrated spell check for several languages

á      Search and replace function

á      Optional data protection against accidential deleting of entries

á      AppleScript support

á      URL and Mail links for Internet and communication

á      Two views: text and spreadsheet

What I say: This product very quickly became one of my favourite applications.

I had some difficulty initially when I first used it, because I hadnÕt thought of it as a common database, and was trying to have a number of different ÒdocumentsÓ e.g. Passwords, Work in Progress, Ideas etc. Once I recovered from that mental blip though, it was all plain sailing.

I was slightly disappointed with the export to iPod option though, as it exports individual entries as text, rather than the whole document. Until such time as the iPod has the capacity and capability to operate as a PDA though, this feature is pretty much redundant for my use anyway. I like the fact that they have included it as an option, but anyone wanting to use their data Òon the goÓ is going to be disappointed.

By far its greatest strength in my opinion, is the integration of documents and media. It is easy to add documents, audio (from iTunes or personally recorded clips), pictures (from iPhoto or saved to desktop – e.g. the product images I use when writing a review), or some video you want to use. I am currently working on a personal project that involves a lot of pictures and movie clips that I have taken and I found it extremely useful in organizing and recording my thoughts.

There are number of useful record fields, web sites, email details, source of information, and some good management fields for keeping track of priorities, project(s), follow up dates etc. The integration with iCal and Mail with their one click icons, make these all the more powerful.

For the more professional Òpower userÓ the RSS and XHTML features are particularly useful, especially for sharing your thoughts with other

In summary: I recommend this product without hesitation to anybody with a Mac. It doesnÕt matter if you just want to store some personal information and thoughts, or develop more detailed projects. It is strong enough and good enough for the whole range of users.