Database and Information Conversion
Behind every
information managing software program lies a
database. Although some rely on a
simple database design, most depend on a
series of relationships between tables of
information.
When choosing to move data from one database
to another it is necessary to understand and
preserve those relationships in the source
and destination database. This process
is called database conversion.
Lawex/TrialWorks offers
complete data conversion services so that
users of existing Case Management Systems,
or custom designed databases, can convert
their data into TrialWorks. Our
experienced database engineers use their
understanding of data, advanced
data-handling applications, and custom
programming to create routines that can
extract data from your existing system.
 Our engineers
do numerous conversions each year from
various programs. We have successfully
converted data from Abacus, Access, ACT,
Amicus, Caselode, Clipper, DocsOpen, E-Pitts, Excel, File Maker Pro,
Goldmine, Legal Files, LegalEdge, LexPI,
Needles, Paradox, PCLaw, Perfect Practice,
PILS, PiPro, PracticeMaster/Tabs, Prevail,
ProLaw, Saga, TimeMatters, TimeSlips,
WorldDocs.
The process is relatively simple for you,
the customer. After a Case Management
Specialist from the TrialWorks staff is
assigned to work on the project the
following steps will be taken to convert
data:
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Lawex/TrialWorks
obtains your current data and begins
analysis. At this stage we
determine the amount of data that
will need to be converted, it's
overall health, and address any
aspects that are unique to your
information.
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After
the assessment and invoice is
prepared based on the complexity of
the conversion. The customer
has the choice of paying it and
scheduling a tentative "go-live"
date.
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Our
database engineers build routines
that align your old information with
screens in the TrialWorks database.
This process can take from a few
days to a few weeks depending on the
data.
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The
initial "proof" data is uploaded to
a test environment for customer
review. The customer and a
Case Management Specialist will go
through all of the data for accuracy
and content. Conversion issues
are noted for further processing.
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Routines are adjusted and re-applied
to correct any data quality
problems. This step is
repeated until the data has been
converted to maximum attainable
accuracy and precision.
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The
data goes live on the designated
date; typically this parallels
training.
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