Many ECM vendors have tried integrating their systems with Microsoft Office Applications, building custom plug-ins, and add-ons to have users work with content/meta-data from the office applications. This was the only feasible solution with pre-Office 2003 limitations to develop intelligent documents.
With Microsoft Office 2007 (MOSS), Microsoft offers a framework which is more usuable and in-line with the business needs. Intelligent documents can be developed in organizations using the following features:
- InfoPath 2007 extended capabilities
- Visual Studio support for Office Applications
- Document Information Panels
- Custom Task Pane (CTP)
- Custom Ribbons
