Products & Solutions
Datacard® ID Works® Identification Software
Overview
Produce high-quality cards simply and securely with ID Works® identification software. You'll enjoy the features, functionality and scalability needed to seamlessly create card and report designs, production forms and databases. This flexible, powerful platform comes in four unique editions:
- ID Works Intro for entry-level ID cards
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- ID Works Basic for essential card design and printing
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- ID Works Standard for advanced card design and database management
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- ID Works Enterprise for sophisticated security and smart card applications
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Features

Modules
Datacard® Tru™ Signature SolutionEasily capture any user's signature electronically and apply it to a photo ID card for an additional layer of security.
Datacard® ID Works® Visitor Manager Software
Register and monitor visitors automatically just by scanning a government-issued credential.
Datacard® ID Works® Designer Software
Design professional-looking cards and reports from scratch, or choose from a library of templates to get started.
Datacard® ID Works® Production Software
Integrate with your existing database to capture text and images and print out personalized cards.
Datacard® ID Works® SDK Software
Customize ID Works® software to maximize your unique needs with this robust, easy-to-use kit.
Smart Card Designer Tool
Create and test new smart card designs in a matter of minutes instead of days.
Capture Server Software
Integrate Datacard capture solutions with your enrollment software.
Print Server Software
Create specific printer or encoder plug-ins that can be used with ID Works software.
Specifications
System RequirementsMicrosoft® Windows®-based operating system
- Microsoft® Windows® 2000*
- Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional or Home Edition*
- Microsoft® Windows® Vista™
Web browser
- Internet Explorer v5.01 or later
Processor
- 500 MHz Pentium® processor (1.5 GHz Pentium 4 recommended)
Memory
- 128 MB Ram (256 MB recommended)
- 100 MB hard disk space for application (not including database)
- 10 MB hard disk space on drive C for installation of sample database sample photos
- 15 MB hard disk space for Adobe® Acrobat Reader® (if not already installed)
Color
- 16-bit color - 65,536 colors (cameras may require higher color)
Resolution
- 800 x 600 screen resolution (1024 x 768 screen resolution recommended)
Peripherals
- CD-ROM drive
- Available USB port
*Installing the latest service pack for your operating system is recommended.