Videos and Slideshows

MasterFile 3 minute video overview

MasterFile unites multiple tools for litigation into one easy-to-use workspace that lets you

• Manage key documents & transcripts
• Share work product to craft your argument
• Build chronology & organize facts
• Streamline preparation for hearings
• Set out argument linked to probative evidence, and
• Print customized reports.

Advanced case analysis, managing facts and issues, setting out your case

See how MasterFile’s Fact Management system

• shows you at a glance how your case is shaping up, where you’re on solid ground, where you’re exposed, and where work’s needed,
• lets you set out your arguments and make your case,
• lets you develop chronologies and chart the timelines with TimeMap^®.

Managing documents, evidence and research

See how MasterFile’s unique workspace lets you find exactly what you need when you need it.

If you know something about what you are looking for, like the author or issue or document type, you can find almost anything in MasterFile by simply browsing to it in 2 or 3 clicks.

Or, you can search using a simple Google-like tool or MasterFile’s sophisticated query builder that makes even complex queries simple to state, enabling you to quickly pinpoint probative material. Search across all documents, transcripts, your notes, argument, facts and issues for relevant information, specific files or selected material. You can modify many parameters such as date ranges, Bates numbers, document type, deponent, etc. to refine your searches further.

Extracts — see what’s important at a glance

See how to extract key information from documents, transcripts and emails, etc. And link them to issues.

Extracts are also used to add information and substantiate facts, events and argument which is shown in our “Advanced case analysis, managing facts and issues, setting out your case” video, above.

Quick Start — Concepts

We suggest you  use the accompanying Quick Start Concepts and Tutorial guide alongside the Quick Start videos for handy reference.

Quick Start — Tutorial

Walks you through setting up a MasterFile database. Learn the key tasks to get started: creating the database, loading documents, creating extracts and issues, and more.

Installing Lotus Domino Server.

Follow this video install the Lotus Domino server — it’s fast and it’s easy. You can view this tutorial on-line or download the self-running, off-line version to guide you through server installation. This video must be used alongside the PDF guide “Install Notes+MasterFile for Domino server users” as the section in the video on Domino Administrator no longer applies.

Registering and managing Domino users

This video walks you through registering Domino users — a quick 2 minute process — so they can access MasterFile databases stored on Domino servers. It also covers renaming users and how to temporarily prevent a user from accessing the server.

Managing MasterFile users and security

This video shows you how to

• grant users access to a MasterFile database,
• control access to individual documents, extracts or facts,
• lock profiles for extended periods with check in/out, and
• use MasterFile’s “Global add/remove” and “Global replace” to make bulk corrections to profile security.

Connecting local and remote users to your Domino Server

How to connect standalone Notes/MasterFile workstations in your office to your Domino Server and access MasterFile databases stored there.