Inference in Word brings the capabilities of dynamic scripting languages like R, S-Plus, MATLAB, Python, and DLR languages for .NET (IronPython, IronRuby, managed Jscript and Dynamic VB) to Microsoft Word. Inference in Word is an essential tool for business and technical professionals who need the powerful reporting and ease-of-use capabilities of Word to fully leverage the computational, graphic and automation capabilities of dynamic scripting languages and their associated libraries. It provides a way for analysts and domain specialists to quickly assemble custom software solutions for use by their less-expert associates in the familiar Microsoft Word environment.
Inference in Word enables you to assemble dynamic Microsoft Word documents (document mashups) containing your data, software objects, scripting commands, and text annotations (commentary). When executed, dynamic documents run scripting commands and generate results documents that contain textual, numerical and graphic output of scripting commands in addition to formatted text annotations. For example, you can write scripts in Python, MATLAB or R to automate repetitive tasks involving data access, collection, preparation, analysis and reporting with one-button convenience. The self-service nature of Inference in Word means that users do not depend on IT support to get the job done.
Inference in Word orchestrates the computational power of dynamic scripting platforms with the ease-of-use of Microsoft Word, giving you the best of both worlds. Inference in Word enables you to:
- select a scripting platform appropriate for the task from R, S-Plus, MATLAB, CPython, and .NET languages including IronPython, IronRuby, managed Jscript and Dynamic VB;
- prototype custom solutions (long-tail or situational applications) targeted at data preparation, profiling, visualization, analysis and reporting with minimal effort;
- document computing workflow by encapsulating data, protocols, code and annotations in a single place;
- assemble enterprise data mashups by processing data from multiple sources into formatted Word, PDF or web documents;
- build composite applications (dynamic documents) that can be executed to produce results documents in a range of formats with a single button click;
- automate frequently used analyses for real-time data analysis;
- allow non-expert users to carry out data visualization, analysis and mining within their familiar Microsoft Word environment; and
- employ the self-service nature of Inference in Word to enable end-user development by eliminating the dependence on IT support to get the job done.
Inference in Word is tightly integrated with the patent-pending Inference solutions platform, enabling technical analysts to interoperate their technical reporting and analyses developed in Inference in Word with Inference in Excel and Inference Studio.