News from the IMS
August 20, 2010
Bulletin scores its first century!
And to celebrate this special issue you could win a prize - see item 1 of the 100th issue of the IMS Bulletin
For full details see the IMS Bulletin #100 (20 August 2010).
For previous bulletins see the Index of the IMS Bulletins.
July 2, 2010
Next Releases' Features
Would you like to know about what features will be included in next coming releases of RevMan and Archie?
A new page for both RevMan and Archie has been added to list the new features supposed to appear in next release: please, visit RevMan next release and Archie next release.
July 1, 2010
Facts on Archie update
Data about 'Facts on Archie: content and usage' updated as of July 2010
Visit the Facts on Archie: Content and Usage page.
June 29, 2010
Archie hardware upgraded
On June 29, Archie has been moved to a new, improved hardware environment. At the same time, the underlying database of Archie has been updated from SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2008. Both improvements will help deliver a faster and more reliable system that is aimed at increasing productivity and user satisfaction.
If you experience any problems following the upgrade, please use the Archie Problem Reporting Form.
June 02, 2010
Archie 3.2 released
Archie has been updated to version 3.2.
See What's new for a list of all the changes.
May 21, 2010
Check-out problems? Update RevMan
Only the most recent versions of RevMan can handle Reviews with publication info with issue numbers greater than four (the old number of Cochrane Library issues per year). Users with an older version will encounter an error ("Thread: CheckOut. java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: No enum const class [...])". when trying to check out such a review.
To get the latest version (currently 5.0.24), use Help > Check for Updates from within RevMan, or go to the Download section.
April 23, 2010
Workflows User Guide Released
A guide for Pilot Groups to Stage 3 of the Workflow system has been released and is available at the Workflows page.
April 16, 2010
New RevMan update (5.0.24)
This update includes the License for Publication Form for overviews of reviews and 6 bug fixes (details).
Problems with the update? The first version of the update distributed on Friday 16 April at 2 pm GMT had a problem that prevented RevMan from opening. We fixed this problem after one hour and released a new update. If RevMan can no longer start after installing the erroneous update, please install the fixed update available here (download the Java 5 edition).
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About the IMS
The Cochrane IMS has two main components:
Our central server for managing documents, contacts details and workflows, Archie
RevMan is the software used for preparing and maintaining Cochrane reviews.
Together, they enable contributors to the Cochrane Collaboration to meet the demands of producing high quality systematic reviews of the evidence of the effects of healthcare and deliver these for publication in The Cochrane Library and elsewhere.
Future IMS development
Possible future IMS development is described in the IMS budget request 2009-2012.
The Cochrane Collaboration
The Cochrane Collaboration is an international not-for-profit and independent organization, dedicated to making up-to-date, accurate information about the effects of healthcare readily available worldwide. The Cochrane Collaboration uses the IMS to produce the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews which is published monthly as part of The Cochrane Library.
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We aim to provide you with all the information you need about the current and future IMS. You can use the tabs at the top to move between the main areas of the site; within each area you will find a navigation panel on the left. The main areas of the website are:
- RevMan, the software used for writing Cochrane reviews (with links to GRADEpro, Meerkat and RevBase software).
- Archie, the Cochrane Collaboration's central server for managing documents and contact details.
- Support, a list of all the resources to get support for and from the IMS.
- The Organization behind the IMS.
