Since 1991, the ISM range of software, from C-DAC GIST has been providing the state of the art Indian language edge to existing as well as custom designed applications software. ISM has evolved over the years to remain abreast with the incessantly varying user requirements. Now we present Unicode Compliant ISM which has Open Type fonts support. The all ISM, version 6 is even more powerful and versatile than ever before. Word processing, database applications, web based applications, publishing or even custom built software – nothing is beyond its preview Comprising ISM Office, ISM Publisher and ISM Soft the ISM family meets precise needs of diverse user groups.
Comprising ISM Office, ISM Publisher and ISM Soft the ISM family meets precise needs of diverse user groups.
Supporting 19 Indian languages besides English, the ISM range has a colossal collection of designs, clip arts and is packed with a multimedia of user friendly features.
All crafted to take you impeccably to the subsequently echelon of Indian language computing at a click.
ISM V6 Software Free Download for Windows
ISMV6 enables typing of Indian Languages in editors of Windows based applications. It also includes various Indian language editing tools that enable searching, sorting, spell checking, transliteration etc.
ISM V6 comes with various tools for transliteration, data conversion, dictionaries and data migration besides Indian language text editing tools such as spell checkers and Find & Replace. The text editing tools for MS Office, StarOffice and OpenOffice come in the form of macros.
ISM V6 Marathi Keyboard Layout
ISM V6 Features
Your gateway to Indian Language Computing
Content Creating
- Supports 19 Indian languages – Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Manipuri, Nepali, Konkani, Bodo, Santhali, Maithili, Dogri in addition to Roman English.
- Provides the Indian language edge to existing application software as well as custom designed applications.
- Support from Win 98 to Windows 11 for desktops and up to Win 2008 for Network Server for 32/64 bit.
- ISM V6 is tested to work on Windows 11 and latest application like Microsoft Office 2021 and above versions.
Intelligent Inputting Methodology
- Macros for Open Office, Libreoffice and MS-Word like find-replace, keyboard shortcut, converter, spellchecker, synonym dictionary, official language dictionary, mail merge now also available in UNICODE.
- UNICODE sorting of data in Excel, Calc through macros.
- Enhanced spellcheckers in Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali & Malayalam.
- Features like insert date & time facility, number to word.
- Easy phonetic keyboard.
- Apart from BIS Enhanced INSCRIPT keyboard support for popular keyboard layouts like typewriter as well as custom designed layouts.
- On screen keyboards to expedite content creation and facilitate learning.
- The rupee sign is integrated on Enhanced Inscript keyboard. It is available on third layer. It can be typed using ALTGR+4.
Data Versatility
- Documents which are created using ISM V6 are globally usable.
- Convert data from various font encoding to Unicode.
- nTrans is able to convert data (proper nouns) from English to Indian Language Unicode and vice versa.
Publishing Facilities
- Range of aesthetic assortment of True Type fonts, symbols, borders and cliparts.
- Publish content on the web using applications like MS Front Page, Flash, Dreamweaver etc.
- Supports popular publishing software such as CorelDraw, PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator etc.
Application Areas
- Supports office automation software such as Open Office, LibreOffice, MS Office etc.
- Develop software applications using existing UNICODE compliant development platforms like .NET etc.
- Indian languages in mailing through ISM-Mail; chatting and messaging applications like Outlook Express, Yahoo Messanger, G-Talk, MSN Messenger etc.
Versions Available
- ISM Office, ISM Soft, ISM Publisher, ISM Office Network, ISM Soft Network.
ISMV6 Bugs
Following is a list of some known issues in ISM V6.
Configurable Keyboard:
- In case of Windows Vista 64 bit the security settings for the Macros both in MS Office & Open Office should be low before installing ISM.
- In case of Windows server 2008 after installing ISM a patch “Win Server 2008 DEP setting.bat” has to be run and system has be restart.
Floating Keyboard:
- Transfer of first keystroke on some Windows based application after toggling between shift and unshift state does not work properly in some cases.
Workaround: Shift the focus to some other application, type a character and come back to first editor.
Font Previewer:
- While unistalling fonts, Font Previewer gives messages indicating a failure. This is a problem related to the Windows Operating System, where the Operating System unistalls the fonts, keeping the entries in the Windows fonts folder. Restarting the machine results in removal of these unwanted entries.
- Similar messages are flashed during installation of fonts using FontPreviewer. However these messages can be ignored since fonts get installed correctly and can be used in various applications.
Miscellaneous:
- Currently ISM does not ensure proper results for StarOffice 7.0 on Windows 98 and below.
- Currently ISM does not ensure proper results for OpenOffice 1.1.0 on Windows 98 and below.
ISM V6 Latest Updates
- This version also supports Windows 98 and Windows Vista.
- This version is enabled for working in non-administrative modes as well.
- New utility, “ISM Mail” for enabling mails for Indian languages has been added.
- Supports of Windows 11 64 bit OS.
- Support MS Office 2021.
NOTE ▬ In case of ISM V6 Net versions it is necessary to do LAN Settings.
How to Install ISM V6 Software on Windows 11
Step 1 ▬ First of all you will have to Download ISMV6 software. After that you will find the setup file in your ISMV6.2 folder and you will have to click on it.
Step 2 ▬ After this you will be asked whether you need to install ISMV6 software, for that you will have to click on “Yes”.
Step 3 ▬ The InstallShield Wizard will install ISM V6 on your computer. To continue, click “Next” button.
Step 4 ▬ Do you accept all the terms of the preceding License Agreement? If you chooose “No”, the setup will close. To install ISM V6, you must accept this agreement then click “Yes” button.
Step 5 ▬ Please enter your name and the name of the company for whom you work. Click “Next” button.
Step 6 ▬ To install to this folder, click “Next”. To install to a different folder, click “Browse” and select another folder.
Step 7 ▬ Click “Next” to continue.
Step 8 ▬ You see ISM V6 installation processing.
Step 9 ▬ ISM V6 installed successfully. Click “OK” button.
Step 10 ▬ The ISM V6 has been successfully installed on your computer. Before you can use the program, you must restart your computer now or later. Click “Finish” complete setup.
Technical Setup Details
Full Name | ISMV6.exe |
Setup File Name | ISM V6 Setup |
Full Size | 274 MB |
Setup Type | Offline |
Compatibility Architecture | 32/64 bit |
Release Date | 03 June 2024 |
License | Trial |
Developer | https://cdac.in/ |
Minimum System Requirements
Operating System | Windows 7, 8, 10 & 11 |
Memory (RAM) | 4 GB |
Hard Disk Space | 2 GB |
Processor | Intel i3 5th Generation |
Comparison between different ISM flavours
Features | Product Names | ||
ISM Soft | ISM Publisher | ISM Office | |
Open Type (Unicode) True Type | (2 per script) | (10 per script) | (10 per script) |
Unicode Support | |||
Bilingual & Monolingual Web fonts | |||
Bilingual and Monolingual ISO fonts | |||
Rich collection of type face available for all languages | (5 typefaces only) | ||
Inscript, Phonetic, Typewriter, Easy Phonetic keyboard | |||
User Configurable Keyboard | |||
Floating Keyboard | |||
Macros for Mail Merge, Converters, SaveAs ISCII / Unicode, Spellchecker, Official Language Dictionary, Synonym Dictionary, Find / Replace in Open Office / MS Office | |||
Unicode Sorting in Excel / Calc | |||
ISM API for Application development | |||
Data Migration System | |||
NTrans Utility | |||
Font Previewer | |||
Option for Single Script | Devanagiri + one script of users choice | ||
Option for Multiscript | |||
Corporate version (mm 100 licenses) | |||
Network version (5/10/25/50) | |||
Site-Licensing option | |||
Educational Package | |||
Developers License | |||
Media | CD | CD | CD |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
ISM V6 stands for Intelligent Script Manager. It has been developed to work with all Official Indian languages. ISM V6 supports 19 Indian languages such as Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Manipur, Nepali, Konkani, Bodo, Santhali, Maithili, Dogri etc.
September 2021, the latest version of ISM software available on the official website of ISM Office is ISM v.6.2.
Yes, ISM v.6.2 software is safe and secure for used to typing editing content in Indian languages such as Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Punjabi.
ISM V6 software is not available for free. ISM Office does offer a free trial version of its software, which users can download and use for a limited time.
Sometimes, because of improper registry settings, uninstallation of ISMV6 creates a problem. So, in such cases, please use Uninstallation Patch provided in the CD. Explore the CD to ISM Uninstallation Setup directory and run Setup.exe
Technical Support
Phone | +91 20 25503100 |
Fax | +91 20 25883172 |
support.gist@cdac.in info.gist@cdac.in | |
Web | www.cdac.in/gist |