A number of software tools (such as Hitachi Xinba XBRL Reader and Analyzer, a Microsoft Excel add-in, Altova MapForce, Rivet Software's Crossfire and CrossView, and Calcbench) have been designed to fully exploit XBRL data. Supporters of extensible business reporting language (XBRL) have long touted its potential to transform financial data mining and analysis. Provide an example of a publicly-traded company/investor/financial analyst that uses XBRL software. How has it aided data mining and analysis? Is it a worthwhile venture?

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