vMedia Release Notes

Version 3.2.66 – July 27, 2026

About vMedia Versions

You are currently running either the production version or the development version of vMedia.

  • Development (“Dev”) release: available for ‘early adopters’ to test out new features. Installation is completely optional.
  • Production (“Prod”) release: available to the general user base after a Dev release has proven stable. Installation is recommended.

Your current version is displayed in the upper left corner of your vMedia home screen.

Before You Proceed

Attention: Ensure that  you have downloaded the correct version of vMedia (Development or Production) and consider the following recommendations to help mitigate the risks of potential downtime for vMedia users.

  • If installing a Development release, we highly recommend running the installer in a non-production location. That location may be on the same server as the production location of vMedia but must be in a different folder.
  • If installing a Production release, we highly recommend making a backup of the system prior to running the installer.
  • Refer to guidance on Vertican system requirements, including vMedia Recommended Environments.

Download

Download the vMedia_Install.exe from the vMedia Product Info page, which is also found by navigating to vPortal > My Vertican > My Products and clicking the [View License Details] button next to vMedia.


From the Product Info page, scroll down the page and download either the Production or Development version of vMedia.

  • Production Version
    • Scroll to the Software Download section.
    • Click “Download vMedia”.

  • Development Version
    • Scroll to the vMedia Development Version section.
    • Click “Download vMedia Development Version”.

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Installation Instructions

Below is a set of brief instructions for experienced users. You may refer to the Detailed Installation Guide if needed.

  1. Required: Please make sure all users are logged out of vMedia prior to installation, including all tools and vMedia components (e.g., Print to vMedia, File to vMedia, Send to vMedia, and Spectrum Importer).
  2. Reminder: Do a backup before you begin!
  3. Run the installer from any workstation that has access to the server and to the selected installation folder.
  4. Existing un-upgraded workstations may continue to function properly without re-running the workstation setup. However, certain new features may not work until the user’s workstation has been upgraded. If users receive warning messages concerning outdated components or lose any vMedia functionality, then proceed to Step 5.
  5. Run ws_run.cmd from the installation folder selected in step 3. This needs to be done at each workstation.
    • A user account that has permission to perform administrative installation rights must be used.
    • Do not right-click ws_run.cmd and Run as Administrator since this will cause a conflict with the Windows Command Prompt.
    • A reboot may be required during the installation.
      • Do not bypass this requirement.
      • Allow time for Windows to fully reboot between launches of ws_run.cmd, as not doing so can cause complications with the installation.
    • To use an existing vMedia named user license, the computer or workstation must have an existing vMedia client already installed.
  6. If any terminal servers are in use after a successful upgrade, be sure to run ws_run.cmd at each terminal server to complete the upgrade for terminal-server users. Terminal server installation may require more assistance. Please refer to this special case below.

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Special Case – Windows RDS/RDP Terminal Servers

    • If you are running vMedia on a Windows 2019 or 2022 Remote Desktop Services (RDS) or Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) terminal server:
      • Microsoft terminal servers have special installation requirements for all applications.
      • These special instructions apply if you wish to uninstall/reinstall vMedia or its print drivers in order to resolve print driver compatibility issues.
    • Common terminal server procedures are documented in the vMedia Help Manual and Vertican Knowledge Base.
    • While Vertican provides the above help resources, your server setup may have unique requirements based on security or other factors.
    • Due to the complexity of Microsoft terminal servers, we recommend using Vertican Professional Services for vMedia installation assistance.

Support

As previously communicated, as of October 1, Direct Support that goes beyond what Ask Goldie can provide is handled through Professional Services.

  • If you require assistance with installation or updating user licensing, please submit a query to Ask Goldie.
  • If you need vMedia migration assistance, order the vPro Service Package.
  • If you are using a Microsoft terminal server, or need other assistance, purchase Web Based Consulting.

Whats New in 3.2.66 Production Release

  • Export2CM.exe had a startup error, which was fixed.
  • vParser was enhanced to support upcoming features.
  • Spectrum Import had an error 107, which was fixed.
  • Scanning errors occurred for DBF users, which was fixed.
  • Group Compress and Overwrite for vMedia Spectrum Export was fixed.

Known Issues in 3.2.66

All known Issues in this version are also in previous versions but were not found until after version 3.2.24 was released. They will be corrected in an upcoming release.

  • Under specific circumstances, an INI error can occur during import in VMPT. Clicking OK should allow you to continue without loss of data.
  • vMedia internal viewer (beta) may not work with some QLAW installations.
  • A more recent version of the third-party GDPic library has been included to correct memory leaks caused by modern PDFs with redactions.
    • If you are having problems, schedule Vertican Professional Services.
    • Installing the new GDPic library may cause problems with older CM and QLaw installations for the affected workstation.
  • If you deselected columns for viewing in the search results grid, they will all still show up in the next session.

Previously in 3.2.x

  • The clipboard was being used for debugging purposes and its use was expanded in vMedia 3 but was depreciated starting with version 3.2.15. That feature has been removed as it is no longer needed as of 3.2.44. It was causing problems for some customers who had recently upgraded directly from Version 2.
  • The option to set the order and what fields would show in the search results grid was not working. The order will show correctly now.
  • If Spectrum importer is crashing after processing 50 to 75 “Modern PDFs with Redactions,” it’s likely a memory leak with the existing GDPic library caused by the new PDF documents. Schedule Vertican Professional Services to install a new version of GDPIC.
  • The debugging system was upgraded because it was overrunning the system’s garbage collection process and causing unexplained or unusual errors or events under certain conditions.
  • Spectrum Import had a bug that was causing problems with certain configurations. This was fixed.
  • Various minor fixes and improvements have been made in the View and Scanning modules.
  • A bug that was in 2.9.1 involving the Add Reference process in the Scanning module was fixed.
  • Log files can be saved to a folder – see Sample_SaveDebug.txt for more information.
  • Creation/Modify date in VMPTV was fixed.
  • DDATE was not showing the correct date for some installations.
  • vMPTV had a bug that could change INI files to OLD files in F:\imaster
  • vMPTV had a bug that was putting the wrong date into a date field under specific circumstances.
  • Date fields can now be part of volume naming.
  • New ws_run.cmd (backs up INI files, maps drives for admin user, and calls Workstation_Setup).
  • New vMedia_Diagnostsitcs.cmd command script.
  • A bug in vParser was fixed that forced the user to click OK to continue.
  • VMPTV can be set to watch a folder for printing jobs on a workstation that fails to load VMPTV.
  • Fixed remaining C:\programdata\vmedia folder issues.
  • Better printer support for Windows 11 support and greatly improved Windows 10 support.
  • Forcing Workstation_Setup back to c:\imaster.
  • Fixed error when moving metadata viewer form in vMedia.
  • Fixed startup version detection in several executables.
  • Fixed page 1 duplicating to page 2 for some documents in Spectrum Importer.
  • General bug fixes and improvements, and unofficial Windows 11 support.
  • New debug logging control (See SaveDebug_Configuration_Guide.pdf).
  • New DocList.exe with INI to correct for slower performing computers.
  • New printer drivers that fix many Windows 10 & 11 issues.
  • VMPTV workaround in case VMPTV refuses to execute after an OS upgrade.
  • Legacy Import/Export fixes to make it compatible with Spectrum Importer.
  • vMedia now uses vMedia.ini instead of iMaster.ini with auto conversion.
  • New internal viewer (demonstration) will allow you to replace FView in a future release.
  • Export2CM batch mode.
  • vmConv.exe is a utility to quickly stitch vMedia documents back into a PDF.
  • GetDocID.exe update to provide more functionality.
  • Full Integration with Q-LawE.
  • SQL Server Enhancements.

Finding Release Notes

  • In addition to the Release Notes on this page, you can always find current release notes on the vMedia Product Info page in vPortal.
  • In the Software Download section, click Download Release Notes.

Whats New in 3.2.44 Production Release

  • A bug that was in 2.9.1 involving the Add Reference process in the Scanning module is fixed.
  • Log files can be saved to a folder – see Sample_SaveDebug.txt for more information.
  • Creation/Modify date in VMPTV was fixed.
  • DDATE was not showing the correct date for some installations.
  • Fixed a bug in vParser that forced the user to click OK to continue.
  • VMPTV can now monitor a folder for printing jobs for the current user.
  • Fixed remaining issues with C:\ProgramData\vMedia and the workstation installer.
  • When vmedia.ini has an invalid ViewServerPath= setting, the application will display a warning, edit Imaster.ini & vMedia.ini to resolve.
  • Workstation setup can usually be skipped if you have already installed an earlier 3.2 version.
  • A bug in vMPTV was fixed that could change INI files to OLD files in F:\imaster.
  • New ws_run.cmd (calls Workstation_Setup after mapping drives and backing up imaster and vmedia in files).
  • New vMedia_Diagnostsitcs.cmd command scripts.
  • VMPTV can be set to watch a folder for printing jobs for the current user.
  • Fixed remaining C:\programdata\vmedia folder issues.
  • Better printer support for Windows 11 support and fixed Windows 10 issue.
  • Forcing Workstation_Setup back to c:\imaster.
  • A bug that was in 2.9.1 involving the Add Reference process in the Scanning module is fixed.
  • Log files can be saved to a folder – see Sample_SaveDebug.txt for more information.
  • DDATE was not showing the correct date for some installations.
  • Automatic installation of the MS VC++ Redistributable, if not already installed, corrects VMPTV communication issue in Windows 10/11 versions released in 2025.
  • All known issues discovered before 3.2.43 have been addressed.

Known Issues in 3.2.44

All known Issues in this version are also in previous versions but were not found until after version 3.2.44 was released.

  • Spectrum Export Group and Compress does not compress all files.
  • vMedia internal viewer (beta) may not work with some QLAW installations.

Release Information

  • Version Date: January 21, 2025
  • Version Number: vMedia 3.2.24 (production release)

What’s New in 3.2.24

  • Fixed error when moving metadata viewer form in vMedia.
  • Minor logging fix.
  • Fixed startup version detection in several executables.
  • Forced Workstation_Setup back to c:\imaster.
  • Fixed page 1 duping over page 2 for some documents in Spectrum Importer.
  • Fixed startup error in vmptv and sendto_vmedia if only vMedia.ini exists.
  • General bug fixes and improvements.
  • Unofficial Windows 11 support.
  • New debug logging control (See SaveDebug_Configuration_Guide.pdf).
  • New DocList.exe with ini to correct for slower-performing computers.
  • New printer drivers that fix many Windows 10 and 11 issues.
  • VMPTV workaround in case VMPTV refuses to execute after an OS upgrade.
  • Legacy Import/Export fixes to make it compatible with Spectrum Importer.
  • vMedia now uses vMedia.ini instead of iMaster.ini with auto conversion.
  • New internal viewer (demonstration) will allow you to replace FView in a future release.
  • Hanna importer fix.
  • Enhanced Export2CM batch mode.

Previously in 3.2.x:

  • Built vmConv.exe, which is a utility to quickly stitch vMedia documents back into a PDF.
  • vDiagnostics – improved resizing of screen font sizes
  • GetDocID.exe update to provide more functionality.
  • Full Integration with Q-LawE.
  • License Manager Enhancements.
  • SQL Server Enhancements.
  • Fixed error in DoneReplace.prg.
  • Fixed error in EIDMS_IMASTER @ line 1716.
  • Fixed Spectrum import error for bulk imports.

Release Information

  • Version Date: November 6, 2023
  • Version Number: vMedia 3.2.9 (production release)

What’s New in 3.2.9

  • New vAdmin version with bug fixes
  • vmConv.exe – an internal utility to quickly stitch vMedia documents back into a PDF
  • vDiagnostics – as you resize the screen, the fonts resize with it
  • GetDocID.exe update to provide more functionality
  • Full integration with Q-LawE
  • License Manager enhancements
  • SQL Server enhancements
  • Cosmetic and usability enhancements
  • Enhanced vMedia buttons / navigation
  • Updated printer drivers for Windows 11.
    • This version of vMedia should work in Windows 11.
    • However, Windows 11 is not one of our official supported environments.
  • New vAdmin version with bug fixes
  • Bug fixes and general enhancements

Release Information

  • Version Date: February 7, 2023
  • Version Number: vMedia 3.2.4 (dev release)

Dev Release

vMedia 3.2.4 is a Development (“Dev”) release, meaning that it’s available for ‘early adopters’ to test out new features before a general (production) release. As such, installation is completely optional. Please read the full contents of this page prior to installing this release in a non-production, test environment.

What’s New

  • Full Integration with Q-LawE.
    • Print to vMedia supported for Q-Law/Q-LawE.
    • Shared SQL views between products.
  • License Manager Enhancements
    • Enhanced reliability and performance.
    • Extended grace periods allowing for periods of vPortal outage.
  • vAdmin.exe – New Administration Console
    • View Active Users
    • Lock: kick users out of vMedia system
    • Log Tables
    • VSA
    • User Tracking
  • vDiagnostic.exe
    • Troubleshooting tool, now included as part of the install.
  • SQL Server Enhancements
    • Full support for SQL Server databases.
    • Secure Named User Option: This new feature allows your firm to use SQL Server and connect to it using a SQL User.
  • Cosmetic & Usability Enhancements
    • CCAM – Client Communication in App Messaging will display Vertican announcements.
    • New splash screen to vMedia showing loading progress.
    • Added tabbed view of metadata fields.
  • Added VSA button to help screen.
  • Added Options button to home screen.
  • Updated printer drivers for Windows 11 (unofficial support for Windows 11).
  • Bug Fixes & General Enhancements:
    • Improved debug logs that are easier to control.
    • Fixed some minor bugs in Spectrum import and other areas of the system.
    • Added a blank entry at the top of dropdowns in the View Data form to prevent erroneous entries.
    • Added debug and diagnostics to scanning code to help root out occasional bottlenecks.
    • Resolved problem with older 3.x installations that overwrote CLS000 database on install.

Install Dev Version

  1. Download the vMedia_Install.exe from the Development Release section of the vPortal.
  2. Install the development release in a non-production location. That location can be on the same server as the production version of vMedia but, at a minimum, it should be in a different folder. 
  3. Run the Development Release installer from any computer that has access to the server and access to the non-production installation folder you selected in Step #2.
  4. At each computer that will be running the dev release, run Workstation_Setup from the installation folder.
    • You must use a user account with administrative installation permission.
    • A reboot may be required during the installation. Do not bypass this requirement.
    • To use an existing vMedia named user license, the computer or desktop must have an existing vMedia client already installed.
  5. Existing un-upgraded desktops will continue to function properly, but users may receive warning messages concerning outdated or obsolete components. Certain new features may not work until the user’s desktop has been upgraded.
  6. If any terminal servers are in use after a successful upgrade, be sure to run Workstation_Setup at each terminal server to complete the upgrade for terminal-server users

Uninstall Dev Version

You can install the dev release 3.2.X and later revert to the current production version 2.9.1.

To switch a computer back to the production release from the development release, a full uninstallation of the vMedia client must be performed, including rebooting the computer. Then run Workstation_Setup from the production release location to re-establish the connection to the production version of the software.

Release Information

vMedia 3.0.0 is a Development Release. Please read the full contents of this page prior to installing this release in a non-production, test environment.

  • Version Date: June 24, 2022
  • Version Number: vMedia 3.0.0 (dev release)

Dev Release

vMedia 3.0.0 is a dev release, meaning that it’s available for ‘early adopters’ to test out new features before a general (production) release. As such, installation is completely optional.

What’s New

  • Full Integration with Q-LawE.
  • Full support for SQL Server databases.
  • Secure Named User Option. This new feature allows your firm to use SQL Server and connect to it using a SQL user.
  • Splash screen displays loading progress.
  • Area on the main menu, Client Communication in App Messaging (CCAM), for Vertican to share messages with links to Mastermind sessions, vConnect articles, and other news.
  • Print to vMedia now supports Q-Law/Q-LawE.
  • Tabbed view of metadata fields.
  • Update button to the home screen.
  • Improved user access logs and ability to lock users out of vMedia to perform upgrades.
  • vDiagnostics program to help you and Client Success diagnose issues more quickly.
  • Expanded lapsed license window to 28 days, after which you have one Admin user forever.
  • Bug Fixes.

Install Dev Release 3.0.0

Install the development release in a non-production location. That location can be on the same server as the production version of vMedia but, at a minimum, it should be in a different folder.

  1. Download Dev Release 3.0.0.
  2. Run the installer from any computer with server access to the non-production installation folder you select.
  3. At each computer that will be running the dev release, run Workstation_Setup from the installation folder.
    • You must use a user account with administrative installation permission.
    • A reboot may be required during the installation. Do not bypass this requirement.
    • To use an existing vMedia named user license, the computer or desktop must have an existing vMedia client already installed.

Uninstall 3.0.0 and Revert to Production Version 2.9.1

You can install the dev release and later revert to the current production version 2.9.1.To switch a computer back to the production release from the development release, a full uninstallation of the vMedia client must be performed, including rebooting the computer. Then run Workstation_Setup from the production release location to re-establish the connection to the production version of the software.

Release Information

  • Version Date: October 21, 2020
  • Version Number: vMedia 2.9.1

Upgrading/Installing

  • Download vMedia_Install.exe from the Production Release section of the vPortal and place it in the local drive of any computer that is currently configured with vMedia. The installer should automatically detect the previous version and offer to upgrade the software. If this is the initial vMedia installation, select the desired network installation folder when prompted.
  • Run the Production Release installer from the downloaded location. If upgrading from an existing version, confirm the suggested installation location matches the existing vMedia installation folder. Administrator rights are not required for this step. However, all users must exit vMedia during this portion of the installation, which should take less than five minutes to complete.
  • Run Workstation_Setup contained in the vMedia network folder at each computer. A user account that has permission to perform administrative installation rights must be used. A reboot may be required during the installation. Do not bypass this requirement.
  • Existing un-upgraded desktops will continue to function properly, but users may receive warning messages concerning outdated or obsolete components. Certain new features may not work until the user’s desktop has been upgraded.
  • If any terminal servers are in use after a successful upgrade, be sure to run Workstation_Setup at each terminal server to complete the upgrade for terminal-server users.

New Features

  • Spectrum Importer Zonal OCR Recognition.
  • Major redesign of the search results grid. New tagging and group control functions.
  • Drag-Drop from the search results grid to external applications. Note: Users will need to be a member of the Power Users tier or above to make use of this media exporter.
  • Outlook integration. SendTo vMedia can now be enabled on the message pane context menu and functions for single and multiple selected messages.

Enhancements

  • External DocSplit Module is now fully SQL compatible.
  • File to vMedia and MergeMedia have updated logging and debugging.
  • Enhanced DB Config to support SQL views and DBA-managed indexing.
  • Updated internal components to the latest published versions for increased compatibility with recent versions of Windows.
  • Enhanced External Query file feature to work with SQL dates..

Administrative

  • New MSI-based self-contained workstation setup is suitable for unattended installations using Windows Update and other enterprise deployment systems like GPO and System Center Config Manager.
  • Enhancements to the UI-based Workstation_Setup to support an external configuration file.
  • Workstation_Setup has been enhanced to relax the reboot requirement when upgrading from recent versions of the driver. Also added a new administrative option to bypass upgrading the printer driver on existing workstations.
  • The vMedia core, print to vMedia, Send To vMedia, and Workstation_Setup programs now contain a commercial-grade digital certificate to confirm authenticity and prevent tampering. The digital certificate can be viewed by selecting the Digital Certificates tab in the file properties for each executable.

Bug Fixes

  • Attempting to view or print immediately after canceling a deletion request no longer throws an error.
  • Media Importer works with the latest version of Print to vMedia.
  • Replacing pages where some of the pages should overwrite now works correctly in all cases.
  • Export2CM enhanced to fix a FD in the SQL Numeric field handling routine.
  • Fixed Kofax interface scanning displays a debugging window on module entry.

Known Issues

  • The new key issuance feature when using SQL Server 2012 or newer relies on the SQL SEQUENCING object feature. Currently, a user with db_owner or the CREATE SEQUENCE right needs to save one media object to the database using any method in vMedia. After the sequence is initialized, subsequent media can be filed by users that have only db_datawriter privileges. If a user with insufficient privileges attempts to file the first media after the upgrade, a warning message will be displayed, and the media will be successfully saved with the older key issuance mechanism.
  • DocSplit Version 8 is present in this release, but the available documentation covers the prior version. Contact Client Services for assistance with this new functionality.
  • The Zone OCR features present in the Spectrum Importer, while available for use, are considered experimental and have limited usage documentation. Contact Client Services for assistance with this new functionality.
  • The visual and operational enhancements to the search results grid are not specifically documented in the help manual. In many cases, usage and workflow should be similar to the prior release or self-explanatory. Product documentation will show references to the older user interface.
  • The SendTo vMedia from Outlook documentation in the help manual may not render correctly and/or may be missing referenced screenshots.

New Features in 2.9

  • Spectrum Importer Zonal OCR Recognition.
  • Major redesign of the search results grid. New tagging and group control functions.
  • Drag-Drop from the search results grid to external applications.
    • NOTE: Users will need to be a member of the Power Users tier or above to make use of this media exporter.
  • Outlook integration. SendTo vMedia can now be enabled on the message pane context menu and functions for single and multiple selected messages.

Enhancements in 2.9

  • External DocSplit Module is now fully SQL compatible.
  • File to vMedia and MergeMedia have updated logging and debugging.
  • Enhanced DB Config to support SQL views and DBA managed indexing.
  • Updated internal components to the latest published versions for increased compatibility with recent versions of Windows.
  • Enhanced External Query file feature to work with SQL dates.

Administrative 2.9

  • New MSI-based self-contained workstation setup suitable for unattended installations using Windows Update and other enterprise deployment systems like GPO and System Center Config Manager.
    Enhancements to the UI-based Workstation setup to support an external configuration file.
  • Bug Fixes in 2.9

Bug Fixes in 2.9

  • Attempting to view or print immediately after canceling a deletion request no longer throws an error.
  • Media Importer works with the latest version of Print to vMedia.
  • Replacing pages where some of the pages should overwrite now works correctly in all cases.
  • Export2CM enhanced to fix a FD in the SQL Numeric field handling routine.
  • Fixed Kofax interface scanning displays a debugging window on module entry.
  • Numerous other minor fixes (refer to the product change log for full details).

Known Issues in 2.9

  • The new key issuance feature when using SQL Server 2012 or newer relies on the SQL SEQUENCING object feature. Currently a user with db_owner or the CREATE SEQUENCE right needs to save one media object to the database using any method in vMedia. After the sequence is initialized, subsequent media can be filed by users that have only db_datawriter privileges. If a user with insufficient privileges attempts to file the first media after the upgrade, a warning message will be displayed, and the media will be successfully saved with the older key issuance mechanism.
  • DocSplit Version 8 is present in this release, but the available documentation covers the prior version. Contact Client Services for assistance with this new functionality.
  • The Zone OCR features present in the Spectrum Importer, while available for use, are considered experimental and have limited usage documentation. Contact Client Services for assistance with this new functionality.
  • The visual and operational enhancements to the search results grid are not specifically documented in the help manual. In many cases usage and workflow should be similar to the prior release or self-explanatory. Product documentation will show references to the older user interface.
  • The SendTo vMedia from Outlook documentation in the help manual may not render correctly and/or may be missing referenced screenshots. This will be addressed prior to the production release.

What’s New in 2.8.8

  • Export2CM has been reverted to version 3.1.17 while a sanity check error is resolved that affects DBF synchronization in SQL Dual back-end configurations.
  • Workstation_Setup has been reverted to version 1.6.1 while reports of an Out of String Range error upon initialization prior to the UI being shown is investigated.
  • vMedia_Install has been enhanced to permit vMedia to be installed or upgraded on a drive root. The check to verify that a folder name be specified in the installation location has been removed.
  • A data issue that affects clients who use SQL, who have used Sendto_vMedia, and who also use vMedia with Collection-Master has been resolved. Symptom of this issue is a file not found error when viewing serialized media from the Collection-Master paperless. Viewing the same media from vMedia or from Claim Images works correctly. Contact client services for a CM repair tool that will fix the error for existing media inside the CM paperless.
  • A data issue that causes the first media being filed with Print to vMedia to be orphaned (unviewable) when a manual database switch has been selected has been resolved. Contact client services for help in reconnecting any media that may have been affected by this issue.
  • The drag & drop feature from the vMedia viewing module has been temporarily disabled. This feature will be reintroduced after enhancements are made to support multiple vMedia databases and configurable drag timing.
  • An intermittent CopyFile API error has been resolved on systems where Print to vMedia is set to PDF and the network is slow to release the file lock on the source PDF file.

New Features in 2.8

  • vParser command-line API and corresponding EXE has been released.
  • SendTo vMedia can now process folders containing media objects and file the media objects individually. New related workflow to handle groups of media (filtering & sorting) exists.
  • SendTo vMedia automatic filing system can now bulk file media using rules and indexing information from the file system to categorize media objects.

Enhancements in 2.8

  • SQL Server 2012 native features implemented for media filing.
  • Locate Media and View Existing Media features have been added into Print to vMedia.
  • Enhanced DB Config New Database functionality to support SQL server.
  • Updated internal components to the latest published versions for increased compatibility with recent versions of Windows.
  • Enhanced External Query file feature to work with very large SQL databases.
  • Enhanced group & compress, group, compress & email exporters to support media manifests.
  • Enhanced Spectrum Exporter to work in non–SQL mode.

Admininstrative 2.8

  • New MSI-based self–contained workstation setup suitable for unattended installations using Windows Update and other enterprise deployment systems like GPO and System Center Config Manager.
  • Enhancements  were  made  to  the  UI-based  Workstation  setup  to  support  an  external configuration file.
  • SQL Server configuration variables were promoted to Global to allow single system–wide SQL configuration regardless of the quantity or type of station groups.

Bug Fixes in 2.8

  • Automatic Filing error recovery. Better flow and more informative error messages.
  • Validation Clause processing fixed when using certain automatic filing features.
  • Fixed validation clauses to be SQL-aware.
  • Fixed issue with SendTo vMedia when switching databases.
  • Fixed SQL numeric variable handling issues.
  • Numerous other minor fixes (refer to the product change log for full details)

Known Issues in 2.8

  • The new key issuance feature when using SQL Server 2012 or newer, relies on the SQL SEQUENCING object feature. Currently a user with db_owner or the CREATE SEQUENCE right needs to save one media object to the database using any method in vMedia.  After the sequence is initialized, subsequent media can be filed by users that have only db_datawriter privileges. 
  • If a user with insufficient privileges attempts to file the first media after the upgrade, a warning message will be displayed and the media will be successfully saved with the older key issuance mechanism

New Features in 2.7

  • Spectrum Importer command-line API and corresponding EXE has been released.
  • Additional usability features were added, such as drag & drop from the search results grid to Outlook, Windows Explorer, and other application.

Enhancements in 2.7

  • Scanning, and Print to vMedia, and SendTo vMedia have all been enhanced to allow the replacement of any media object stored in the database (Version 2.6 known issue resolved).
  • Scanning and Print to vMedia have been enhanced to support a limited set of mixed-media integration, with the appropriate conversion being applied to ensure a consistent media format (Version 2.6 known issue resolved).
  • Enhancements were made to the Expression Editor to improve usability.
  • Updated internal components to the latest published versions for increased compatibility with recent versions of Windows.
  • Increased maximum index fields per database from 50 to 100 fields.

Bug Fixes in 2.7

  • Resolved navigation issues with the Data Entry screens. The correct index entry field will now be selected regardless of the navigation method.
  • Improved trapping and handling of invalid data, especially with SQL backend.
  • Resolved various installation routine issues.
  • Resolved problem with self-updating helper module.

Known Issues in 2.7

  • Adding folders using the new SendTo vMedia feature is not supported. The folder and the files within the folder will not be stored in vMedia. In addition, the folder entry will be visible in vMedia; however, it will not be possible to open it. A future version of vMedia will allow using folders with SendTo vMedia.

Dev Release

  • The new Dev Release allows you to install a “Test System” in another folder on your server (e.g. F:\vMedia-Test). Now you can preview the all the new features and include them with your workflow in advance of the production release.

New Features in 2.6

  • Enhanced vMedia 2.6 with new icons and colors, providing an improved interface that reflects the theme of other Vertican applications.
  • vMedia 2.6 concentrates on improving existing features, including the Spectrum Importer and Spectrum Exporter as well as the SendTo vMedia feature.

Enhancements in 2.6

  • We are continuing to improve the Spectrum Importer and Spectrum Exporter modules!
    • Spectrum Importer:
      • Improved automation using Command Line Support. This enhancement allows you to invoke your profiles to automate everyday tasks.
      • Copy, Move, or Link to source import files. The existing Copy functionality is preserved, but you are now able to Move or Link the original document.
      • The ability to delete the source import files after a successful import has been completed.
      • Spectrum Importer handles native files. Any document may now be imported.
      • Supports recognition and transformation (as well as file concatenation) of MS Word documents using the DOCX file format.
    • Spectrum Exporter:
      • New Inventory Manifest report included and made available to emails and other exports.
  • Improved Merge Media in Collection-Master.
    • Defaults to last document that matches.
    • User parameter allows user to select date range (first, last, all).
  • Enhanced Print to vMedia, allowing Administrators to lock down the saved file format.

Bug Fixes in 2.6

  • Enhanced the print driver to help resolve various compatibility problems with Print to vMedia.
  • Implemented GDPicture 14 to help resolve performance and other rendering issues.
  • Enhanced vMedia licensing to check for a newer subscription on the vPortal before warning the user.
  • Updated print driver to help resolve rendering problems.
  • Allows for longer Usernames in License Manager.
  • Resolved problem with Print to vMedia in Word Perfect X7 macros.
  • Resolved various installation routine issues.
  • Resolved problem copying Small Source files <16K.

Known Issues in 2.6

  • Adding folders via the new SendTo vMedia feature is not supported. The folder and the files within the folder will not be stored in vMedia. In addition, the folder entry will be visible in vMedia; however, it will not be possible to open it. A future version of vMedia will allow using folders with SendTo vMedia.
  • It is currently not possible to replace a document when switching between TIFF and PDF storage formats. The original document will remain in vMedia.
  • Recommendation: Avoid adding, appending, or prepending pages of different formats. This will be fixed in an upcoming release.

New Features in 2.5

  • We are proud to introduce the new Spectrum Exporter! This is a universal exporter that supports TIFF, PDF and raw files. You can now import, store and export files in whichever format works for your organization. See the documentation for complete information on this exciting new feature.

Enhancements in 2.5

  • We’ve made significant enhancements to the Merge Media feature for WordPerfect. Please consult the vMedia documentation for further details.

Bug Fixes in 2.5

  • Fixed an issue where the confirmation dialog sometimes lost focus during scanning.
  • Fixed an issue where the FILETOVMEDIADB variable was not being obeyed for large sets of documents.
  • Fixed a problem where network connection failures were being reported as vMedia errors. vMedia now displays more useful error information as well as the option to retry the operation once network connectivity is restored.

Known Issues in 2.5

  • Adding folders via the new SendTo feature is not supported. The folder and files within the folder will not be stored in vMedia. In addition, the folder entry will be visible in vMedia, but it is not possible to open it. A future version of vMedia will allow using folders with SendTo.
  • It is currently not possible to replace a document when switching between TIFF and PDF storage formats; the original document will remain in vMedia. We also recommend that you avoid adding, appending, or prepending pages of different formats. This will be fixed in an upcoming release.

New Features in 2.4 (2017)

  • vMedia can store any type of file in its native format.
  • We added the ability to store ANY type of file in its native format.
  • You can easily export them too.

NOTE: If you plan to store files in their native format and use vMedia with Collection-Master, you must install Collection-Master 8.7D.004 or higher. Using this new vMedia functionality in a shared database with older versions of Collection-Master will cause errors in the Collection-Master Paperless file.

  • You can now store files in their native format using the following SendTo vMedia methods:
    • Drag-n-drop one or more files onto the new Drop Window to file them to vMedia.
    • Right-click one or more files in Windows Explorer and select “Send To” to file (send) them to vMedia.
  • You can now export files in their native format by tagging them in vMedia and selecting [Export].
  • The following export formats are supported:
    • ZIP: Single ZIP file containing each of your tagged files
    • EMAIL: Send to your default email application as an attachment
    • PDF: A single PDF file containing images of each page of your files (excluding audio and other non-visual files)
  • Two legacy exporters have been retired. The “You’ve Got Claims” and “Midland” exporters are superseded by the Flexible Layout exporter. Our future releases will continue to add new export options for images and native files.

Enhancements in 2.4

  • Enhanced the Export2CM status window with additional information.
  • Support added for latest Windows 10 build.
  • Improved SQL Server performance and index optimization.
  • Enhanced FTV error reporting caused by mal-formed merge documents that contain two or more comment blocks.

Bug Fixes in 2.4

  • Fixed “File Access Denied” error in Export2CM.
  • Fixed the problem where PTV opened a web page when generating PDF files.
  • Fixed “Alias already in use” error when sorting results in the Viewing Module (only affected DBF databases).
  • Fixed issue where installing PTV was changing system fonts.
  • Fixed “Alias ‘FRMSPECTRUMUI_CB_DROPDOWN’ is not found” error in the Spectrum Importer when no import is attempted.
  • Adding folders via the SendTo vMedia feature is not currently supported; additionally, attempting to send a folder to vMedia will not trigger an error message. The folder and any files within the folder will not be stored in vMedia. Folder entries will be visible in vMedia; however, it will not be possible to open the folders.
    • An enhancement is in progress, and a future version of vMedia will be released that allows using folders with SendTo vMedia.
    • To store the contents of a folder, open the folder in explorer and select all the files within it (CTRL-A). Then drag the selected file group to the drop target, or utilize the SendTo vMedia context menu. Note that each file will be presented for filing individually.
  • It is currently not possible to replace all or a portion of a serialized document stored in one format with a document stored in a different serialized format; the original document will remain in vMedia. It is also not possible to append or insert pages in a serialized document with pages in a different serialized format. These incompatible operations will be blocked in a future release of the software.

Special Notes

  • Please contact Vertican Client Services if you wish to move vMedia to a new server. ALL the following apply with such a move:
    • The old server will not survive. And…
    • The new server will not inherit the old server’s name.

New Features in 2.3

Enhancements in 2.3

  • Updated look and feel throughout the application.
  • We’ve added full support for Microsoft Server 2016.
  • Results grids can now be filtered by right-clicking any column heading. In addition, your filtering and sorting preferences can be stored and quickly applied in the future by clicking the small icon in the bottom right corner of the grid.
  • Results grid columns now automatically resize to maximize available screen space.
  • The vMedia Configuration module Index Field Editor (IFE) is now supported under SQL. This allows real-time structural configuration changes to be applied to an in-production SQL database.
  • When scanning using Fully Automated Mode, the current index fields values from the Data Entry Screen are used at the start of each document (which may not be equal to the database defaults) and then applies any barcode modifiers. Previously, the field data for each document was reset to the database defaults after each document was scanned. The previous behavior can be restored by setting the FAModeUseDefaultValues to 1 in the vMedia configuration file under the corresponding station group.
  • Indexing is now automatically updated on SQL Server to match the database configuration..
  • MergeMedia now supports insertion of documents that are in a different format from the Output Format that has been defined for File to vMedia.

Bug Fixes in 2.3

  • Improved the speed of loading the directory picker in vParser and Spectrum: <=”” li=””>.
  • If you were using the TWAIN scanning driver and using multiple 3 of 9 barcode recognition, the order the barcodes are returned will now match the original Kofax scanning driver order.

Release Note

  • The 2.3.3 maintenance release fixed a functional deficiency with the EXPORT to PDF feature. No workstation install is required for the 2.3.3 release.

Bug Fixes in 2.2.2

  • In the Spectrum importer, manually overriding a configured Location of Files to Import was reading from the original location. This fix corrects the behavior allowing a manual override without having to save the changed profile.
  • Scanning of non-smart barcodes using the assign by index number method may be recognized in reverse order depending on the version of vMedia. Affected configuration is TWAIN-64 scanning when more than one indexed barcode appears on a page..

New Features in 2.2

  • You can now configure vMedia to store documents in text or image-based PDF format.
  • Text based PDF storage may result in reduced file size and higher quality reproduction in certain cases where the document source is text.
  • For most documents that are scanned or are picture based, image based storage will continue to result in the smallest average file size and consistent reproducibility.
  • Please see the updated documentation for details on enabling PDF storage in your copy of vMedia.

Enhancements in 2.2

  • The search results grid in the Viewing and Scanning Modules now auto-fits the column widths to match the data in the results. This allows the display of more information on the screen without the need to scroll or manually resize columns.
  • The speed of the Spectrum importer is improved when dealing with large numbers of color documents.
  • Spectrum color PDF handling has been improved to create substantially smaller output files for all PDF source types.
  • Easier-to-use menu structure for legacy importers. Only importers valid for the back-end storage system in use (DBF and/or SQL) will be selectable for the user.
  • vMedia automatically creates SQL server indexes based on the fast find feature settings for the index fields. In addition, vMedia now automatically creates internal indexes required to provide maximum query performance.
  • Underlying image processing engine has been updated to Rev. 52, resulting in faster performance and improved 2D barcode recognition accuracy in scanning and electronic filing.

Bug Fixes in 2.2

  • Changed the default CLS000 template to restrict blank files numbers.
  • Fixed an issue where some customers lost access to Calibri fonts after installing vMedia.
    • This fix prevents this from happening and will repair any previously affected workstations.
  • The REPFLD Validation Module now refreshes the screen once an index field has been replaced.
  • License Manager password length has been normalized between the Vertican License Manager and the vPortal.

New Features in 2.1

  • Spectrum importer now allows you to fine tune the folder structure of your imported images.

Enhancements in 2.1

  • Enhanced Spectrum importer to support multiple file sort orders during import.
  • Enhanced the way Spectrum importer minimizes the impact of embedded hi-res images on the final output file size.
  • Added a new INI setting – AltColorMethod – to add support for older color image formats.
  • Enhanced Spectrum importer to auto-dismiss File Error warnings for unattended imports.
  • Improvements were made to SQL database performance.
  • Improved compatibility with Windows 10 and Server 2012R2.
  • Autosave (PTV w/Barcodes & FTV) have improved error detection, logging, and recovery.

Bug Fixes in 2.1

  • Default database selection is now retained.
  • Fixed compatibility problem with some WordPerfect X8 macros (unwanted blank pages).
  • Fixed a rare problem where users received “Unable to locate a suitable printer to target” error.
  • Fixed Calibri and Lucida font removal issue.
  • Enhanced SQL compatibility with “blank” date values.
  • Narrow preset (drop-down) lists show correctly in the Data Entry screens.

New Features in 2.0.1

  • File to vMedia now supports WordPerfect X8.

Enhancements & Bug Fixes in 2.0.1

  • Fix – Added support in the Media Importer for the current vMedia printer.
  • Fix – For when an invalid query clause is used in MergeMedia with a DBF backend, error handling has been improved.

New Features in 2.0

  • The new Spectrum Importer allows you to intelligently import large volumes of color PDF, TIFF, BMP, PNG and JPG files. vMedia SQL is required for this new feature.
  • The vParser imports and organizes multi-page PDF documents based on embedded codes. This is a better way to file mass merges from Collection-Master to vMedia from within WordPerfect. vMedia SQL is required for this new feature.
  • The new MergeMedia feature allows users to specify detailed instructions for combining document sets into a single export from Collection-Master. You can now export and attach previously filed documents from the vMedia database to a merge set from WordPerfect.
  • We’ve added support for running vMedia in virtual environments (e.g. VMWare).
  • vMedia SQL searches are now case insensitive to make it easier to find your documents. Contact Vertican Customer Support if you are interested in upgrading to vMedia SQL.

Enhancements & Bug Fixes in 2.0

  • Enhancement – Document conflict detection and resolution now available in Print to vMedia.
  • Enhancement – Print to vMedia now prints jobs longer than 1000 pages.
  • Enhancement – Incorporated enhanced DB SQL dialog into VM2SQL.
  • Enhancement – Enhanced VM2SQL to permit more than one overflow DB to be imported.
  • Enhancement – Export2CM displays more progress.
  • Fix – Print to vMedia conflict check added to vMedia SQL.
  • Fix – Default Sort Order dialog no longer breaks subsequent DB load.
  • Fix – Changing only DES field order now prompts to save.
  • Fix – When entering the scanning module, the cursor now defaults to the fileno field.
  • Fix – Update WS Reporting invalid path during self-upgrade.

What’s New in 1.3

  • Enhancement – Print to vMedia now prints jobs longer than 1000 pages.
  • Enhancement – Incorporated Enhanced DB SQL Dialog into VM2SQL.
  • Enhancement – Enhance VM2SQL to permit more than one overflow DB to be imported.
  • Fix – Default Sort Order dialog breaks subsequent DB load.
  • Fix – Config Module IFE FD – Changing only DES field order does not prompt to save.
  • Fix – When entering the scanning module the cursor is defaulting to the date field instead of the fileno field.
  • Fix – Update WS Reporting invalid path during self-upgrade.

What’s New in 1.2.8

  • This is a maintenance release that fixes cursor positioning problems in the Data Entry screen.

What’s New in 1.2

  • A number of functional deficiencies have been repaired since the release of vMedia 1.1.
  • More workstation components will self-update without user intervention.
  • Initial release of Collection-Master merging using MS-Word and vMedia.
  • Significant new feature: Primary/Secondary index field tabs have been implemented.
  • New feature: 6th Tier and Collection-Master Client Access have been implemented.
  • A number of SQL integration enhancements have been completed.

What’s New in 1.1

  • A number of functional deficiencies have been repaired since the release of vMedia 1.0.
  • Windows 10 is now fully supported.
  • The help system has been enhanced with direct links to the vPortal and to Client Services support directly from the Help option in vMedia.
  • Improvements have been made to database maintenance, eliminating steps for many users.
  • A number of SQL integration enhancements have been completed.

What’s New in 1.0

For existing customers of Image-Master or vMedia 8, there are a number of component changes which affect integration with Collection-Master and WordPerfect. The upgrade from Image-Master or the upgrade from vMedia 8 will need to be planned carefully to ensure the integration with existing forms and processes is maintained.

  • Existing vMedia 8 customers should treat the installation of vMedia 1.0 as a complete product upgrade and should take note of the following important differences in operation from Image-Master and vMedia 8:
  • The Print to Image-Master and Print to vMedia 8 virtual printer names have been changed from “ImageMaster” and “ImageMaster Color” to “vMedia-BW” and “vMedia-Color” to better represent the filing destination and to improve compatibility with Collection-Master.
    • File to vMedia has had extensive internal and external changes from File to ImageMaster and Merge to ImageMaster.
  • The older macros and merge components will not operate with vMedia 1.0. A new installation of File to vMedia must be performed.
    • The macro components are new and must be copied from the staging folder into the MACxx folder for the WordPerfect version in-use for merging.
    • The main processing macro installed on the WordPerfect toolbar has changed. File2vMedia.wcm replaces mtiwp.wcm. As a result, the global shared template will have to be edited to globally configure this change for all users.
  • The marker text inside the comment blocks have changed. “File to vMedia” replaces “Merge to ImageMaster.”
  • The pre-configured header file has changed. If using this feature, replace all occurrences of NESTFORM(“mti-flds.frm”) with NESTFORM(“File2vMedia.frm”) in the Collection-Master merge wrapper forms or individual forms as appropriate.
  • During the upgrade process, older versions of Image-Master and vMedia 8 components will be moved from the network installation folder (IMASTER or vMedia) into a sub-folder named BACKUP. After this is done, computers that have not yet been upgraded to vMedia 1.0 may temporarily lose access to some vMedia functionality.
  • The Workstation Setup module name has changed from wsetup to simply Workstation_Setup.
    • Be sure to run the correct program when installing and configuring a new or existing computer for use with vMedia 1.0.
    • Workstation_Setup must be run by an administrator with installation rights in Windows on all computers and terminal servers to upgrade the local software.
    • As part of the workstation upgrade from older versions, older versions will be uninstalled.
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