Document generation is the automatic creation of documents based on a pre-designed template and data that is retrieved live from your source systems — such as M-Files, an ERP or CRM.
What does document generation involve?
SoftAdvice implements document generation using dox42, a certified document generation platform that integrates natively with M-Files and all common business systems in the Benelux region.
Benefits of document generation
Document generation vs. manual formatting
Many organisations still work with Word templates that are filled in manually. This works for small volumes, but has structural limitations as the volume increases or multiple employees create documents.
How do you start with document generation?
A successful implementation of document generation does not begin with choosing software, but with an analysis of your document flows. SoftAdvice uses a five-step approach for this:
Frequently asked questions
Document generation is the automatic creation of documents based on a template and data from your source systems. Instead of manually formatting each document, dox42 retrieves the correct data from M-Files, Odoo, or another system and generates the document in seconds.
A Word template is a blank document that you fill in manually. dox42 is a document generation platform that connects live to your data sources and automatically fills in fields. No copying, no errors, no inconsistencies in branding.
dox42 generates every type of document: quotes, contracts, invoices, reports, certificates, letters, onboarding documents, and more. If it is a recurring document with fixed fields, dox42 can automate it in Word, Excel, or PDF format.
dox42 integrates with M-Files, Odoo, SAP, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint, SQL databases, and more. SoftAdvice, as a certified dox42 partner and M-Files Solution Partner, offers the deepest integration available in the Benelux.
A standard implementation for 2 to 5 document types takes 3 to 6 weeks. SoftAdvice always starts with an analysis of your data sources and templates before any configuration is touched. This way, you go live with a solution that works immediately.