1. Bulk creation and edit of data

One of the most time (and motivation) consuming tasks in keeping databases is repetitive ones like creating new entries or adding the same information to multiple similar objects in your database. This is one of the areas in which your current tool can show its potential - or not. The manual work in repetitive tasks should be limited as much as possible and done automatically by the tool. At least in the year of 2023, when everything is done digitally compared to handwriting or typewriting of endless paper works in bureaucratic times of the 80s - and even then there was something called the “carbon copy” method, which allowed the creation of multiple copies at once. 

So, it’s one of the key features in which your documentation tool should support you by dealing with most repetitive tasks by itself. Let’s see how a good bulk process works by comparing to docupike:

With docupike, you can create up to 100 different objects at the same time. You can easily assign suffixes or prefixes to differentiate the objects. (included in: docupike freemium & premium)

When you need to assign the same value for multiple objects, you can do so easily by selecting a range or multiple individual cells on your table data view and editing them all at once. (included in: docupike freemium & premium)

If you however want to edit multiple objects at the same time but assign different values easily, you can also do it with docupike multi-edit function. (included in: docupike freemium & premium)

Finally, you can take full advantage of the duplication feature combined with one of the bulk editing options mentioned above to create copies of an existing object with unique values. You can also choose which values to keep or not. (included in: docupike freemium & premium)

2. Find the data you are looking for as fast as possible

Anyone working with databases would agree on this one: with time, even the most well-structured databases can quickly turn into a mess. A good data management tool should offer you all the possibilities to structure and track your data efficiently. This will allow you to customize your data in a way that is most understandable and also searchable for you. If finding any piece of data currently takes more than a few seconds and clicks, you might want to consider changing to more efficient solution providers. 

To give you a good benchmark, the search algorithm in docupike is based on molecular approach: objects are made of molecules which are made of atoms; just as objects in docupike are made of categories, which are made of attributes. With advanced filters and operators, you can define and fine tune your search on attribute level, which is the smallest piece of data in your database. Therefore, nothing can escape from your search. 

Databases are huge and not all of the information is important for each of your employees. Having a common pattern helps to onboard people to the software however it might not be the optimal view for everyone. In docupike each user can customize the default view of your database for themselves. In other words, after log-in each user can see different sets of data on their screen - only what is important to them. Furthermore, administrators can re-define the default data view for each object class so that you can find what you are looking for without even searching for it.

Each data object in your database can have an unlimited amount of sub categories or entries. This can make your search for the ones you always need a repetitive task and a time killer. In docupike, you can mark the fields you work on the most as your favorites, which will be shown directly each time you open the objects in the same class. 

3. Import & Export of all data in a few clicks

As mentioned above, most databases today are not a single data point but a combination of multiple sources to answer all needs of users. Financial institutions are importing thousands of data entries every day to assess risks and check for fraud. If that is also the case for your organization, you would want a very fast data import and export process as you will be using these quite often.

With docupike, you can import unlimited* amount of data at once in .csv format in just a few clicks and seconds**. (*: up to 5.000 objects in docupike freemium, up to 50.000 objects in docupike premium; **: 200ms per object on average)

Exporting and sharing your data has never been easier. In most SaaS solutions if you want a complete copy of your database (or as back-up), you either need to pay for additional back-up costs or require an export from the service provider each time you need it. With docupike you can export all your data with a single click directly in software and share it with all users who have permission. (included in: docupike freemium & premium)

Moreover, through a very powerful REST API, you can automate periodical back-ups of your data or sync it with another environment of your choice. (up to 10 daily API calls in docupike freemium & up to 1.200 daily API calls in docupike premium)

4. Administration should not be a frustration

IT admins, who are in most cases decision makers for the tools that will be utilized by the organization, are also responsible for installation, set up and maintenance of these tools. This can be a very daunting task if the tools are not designed to help admin save time by having optimized user flows or automated actions, such as auto updaters or conflict monitoring. 

Let’s see some of the best practices in a good designed tool administration:

One of the challenges in administration is to keep the software up to date at all times. It is not only important for security of IP, but also for better user experience. This however can create many pain points if the process is not planned properly. We can talk about general down times during installations, compatibility issues, errors during installation and never ending frustrated calls from other departments. So, although frequent updates are important they can also mean a hassle to admins. In docupike, the app is updated every two weeks mostly with new features, improvements or patches. The best part of it is that you won’t even notice it, either as a daily user or the admin. Everything is done in the background without any downtime whatsoever. You can still continue using your instance while it’s being updated and the next time you log in or simply refresh the page, you are already on the newer version. No first installs, no updates, no maintenance. 

The bigger your organization is the more users you will have, in other words the more administrative tasks for your daily work. Your tools should provide you with good control and bulk management options and not leave you to manual work for settings of each and every single user. Docupike has been designed in this sense: with multiple layers of definition for users, you can define additional roles or user groups and assign these to various multiple users to manage them all at once, without individual adjustments. 

Rights management is one of the most vital tasks of an administrator not only to keep order of responsibilities but also to protect against violations of data privacy. A powerful rights management will make sure of that. Docupike provides a very comprehensive rights and permissions management that allows admins to create hundreds of different permission scenarios for each of your cases. Once set, you will never need to worry about unauthorized changes in your data. Additionally, with integration of roles and user groups, you can assign permissions to multiple users at once. 

Summary

Some of the bottlenecks of efficiency and resource allocation of daily routine are data entry, search and analysis, and management of the database in general. Making sure these processes are optimized can help reduce running costs of your organization in terms of time savings and efficiency increase. Data management tools play a big role in how these processes are formed. Finding the right documentation and data management tool for your organization can eliminate unnecessary manual work and time needed to have a healthy database. Docupike has been designed with a focus on user experience and workflow efficiency. Try it today and see if you are really saving time - it’s completely free for a lifetime!