Documents stored in DocuWare can always be edited with the program that created them if stored in their original format. Depending on your profile settings, this happens either directly in the file cabinet or after the document has been checked out. When documents are checked out, the version in the file cabinet is locked for editing by others and a new version is created when the document is checked back into the file cabinet. The previous versions are retained for inspection and tracking purposes.
The DocuWare Viewer has powerful tools with which to edit documents. You can add text notes and comments, freehand markings, text marker highlights and stamps to almost any document format. The documents themselves remain unchanged. All the elements are captured as an overlay and stored separately. Stamps can be set to lock and release documents and also integrate electronic signatures. And if you have a Tablet PC you can easily enter handwritten notes and signatures.