OM Digital Solutions has announced the release of Version 1.2.0 of the ODMS Cloud Desktop App, available for both Windows and macOS.
This update introduces a range of enhancements aimed at improving usability, efficiency, and compatibility for transcriptionists, authors, and IT administrators.
Below, we outline the key updates, features, and technical specifications for this release.
Release Timeline
- Windows Desktop App: Available from 2nd December 2024
- Mac Desktop App: Expected release on 9th December 2024
New Features and Enhancements
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Improved Notifications for Transcriptionists
- Users can now disable or set auto-close options for transcription notifications, preventing interruptions during work.
- Users can now disable or set auto-close options for transcription notifications, preventing interruptions during work.
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Editable Job Data During File Upload
- Authors can now modify dictation properties before uploading to the ODMS Cloud. Editable fields include:
- File name.
- Author ID.
- Worktype ID.
- Priority level.
- Comments and other options.
- Authors can now modify dictation properties before uploading to the ODMS Cloud. Editable fields include:
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Backup File Extraction Tool
- A dedicated tool allows users to extract dictation files backed up on the ODMS Cloud. Encrypted DS2 files can be accessed using a password.
- A dedicated tool allows users to extract dictation files backed up on the ODMS Cloud. Encrypted DS2 files can be accessed using a password.
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Foot Pedal Compatibility Enhancements
- The app now detects and displays the model name of the connected foot pedal - supported pedal are Olympus RS-28H & RS-31H and OM System RS-31N
- A status icon has been added to the Play Bar to indicate connection status, with visual cues for active and inactive connections.
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User Identification Display
- The sign-in username is now displayed in the app menu, offering greater clarity and ease of use for shared devices.
- The sign-in username is now displayed in the app menu, offering greater clarity and ease of use for shared devices.
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Virtual Environment Support
- The app now supports virtual environments such as Terminal Service (RDP - Remote Desktop Protocal) and Citrix XenApp (streamed applications), enhancing flexibility for larger or enterprise IT setups.
Bug Fixes
- Playback Position Issue: The app now accurately saves playback positions when files are marked as pending during transcription.
- Audio Channel Control: Fixed a Windows-only issue where audio channel control was not functioning as expected.
System Requirements for ODMS Desktop application
Windows
- OS: Windows 10 or 11.
- CPU: 2GHz or faster (no single-core support).
- Memory: 2 GB (Windows 10) or 4 GB (Windows 11).
- HDD: 2 GB free space.
- Virtual Environments: Supported on Terminal Service, Citrix XenApp, and VMware Horizon.
- Languages: English, French, German, Spanish.
- Download ODMS Desktop for Windows from the Microsoft Store - requires an ODMS Cloud licence.
macOS
- OS: macOS 11 to 15 (Intel or Apple Silicon).
- CPU: 2GHz or faster.
- Memory: 2 GB.
- HDD: 2 GB free space.
- Virtual Environments: Not supported.
- Download ODMS Desktop for macOS from OM System - requires an ODMS Cloud licence.
Conclusion
The ODMS Cloud Desktop App Version 1.2.0 represents a significant step forward in usability and compatibility, with practical new features tailored to the needs of transcriptionists and IT administrators.
Of particular note is the bug fix for the playback position. Prior to this release, if a transcription was in progress then set to pending. When the typist returned to the audio transcription to the position of the playback was lost and the typist had to skip through the audio to find their last working position. This was the most popular question we had received from ODMS Cloud customers, so a welcome fix for many.