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Appendix A

Understanding the External Document Connector

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Appendix A

Understanding the
External Document Connector

Overview of the External Document Connector

The External Document Connector (EDC) is a module for the 
RightFax server that monitors the MFP repository folder for 
documents to process and transmit. The External Document 
Connector processes documents using a set of steps called a 
“DataFlow.” The DataFlow is comprised of several distinct 
processes called “FlowPoints.” Each FlowPoint monitors a specific 
folder for fax documents, acts on the documents, and then passes 
them on to the next FlowPoint.

Using the EDC Monitor

The External Document Connector includes a management tool 
called the External Document Connector Monitor (EDC Monitor). 
Use the EDC Monitor to monitor the status of the connectors and 
processors under the control of the EDC, add and delete 
processor services, and configure the EDC components.

Caution  

The EDC Monitor application does not display errors that 

occur with individual processors. It will only report specific job files that 
have encountered errors. To check for errors in the External Document 
Connector’s processors, you must review the Event Log.

To run the EDC Monitor program, select 

Start > Programs > 

RightFax EDC Monitor

. The 

EDC Monitor

 program window 

opens.

Figure 3.17  The External Document Connector Monitor

Installed MFP Module extensions are listed in the top left pane, and 
the DataFlow and individual FlowPoints are displayed in the bottom 
left pane. In the top right pane, all of the processors that are 

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Страница 6: ...RightFax MFP Module 2 5 Guide for the Sharp Extension vi...

Страница 7: ...e Repository Folder 15 Create a RightFax User Interface on the Sharp 17 Sending a Document to a Phonebook Group 18 Using SecureDocs and Certified Delivery 19 Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration Settings...

Страница 8: ...RightFax MFP Module 2 5 Guide for the Sharp Extension viii...

Страница 9: ...setting this folder location To create an interface for users on the Sharp device you must create a Metadata dialog on the Sharp using the browser based software installed on the Sharp device This Me...

Страница 10: ...ettings will simplify the process of configuring the new module Sharp MFP Support and Requirements The RightFax MFP Module supports the following Sharp models AR M350N AR M450N AR M550N AR M620N AR M7...

Страница 11: ...ough the RightFax MFP module can be downloaded freely it does require that a valid software license be purchased before the software can be enabled by a Captaris Support representative For information...

Страница 12: ...en click Next 12 On the Select Module screen select Sharp MFP in the list of modules and click Next This opens the Device Repository screen 13 In the New Path field type or browse to the path to the S...

Страница 13: ...e fax cover sheet if no recipient name is specified by the sender 17 In the Default From Name field enter a name that will be used as the name of the sender on the fax cover sheet if no RightFax user...

Страница 14: ...RightFax MFP Module 2 5 Guide for the Sharp Extension 14...

Страница 15: ...tered in that field Create and Configure the Repository Folder Important Your Sharp device includes configuration software can be accessed via a Web browser To access this software you must know the I...

Страница 16: ...has write permissions 7 Close IIS Manager To configure the repository folder on the Sharp device 1 Open a Web browser and navigate to the IP address of the Sharp device This opens a page containing S...

Страница 17: ...Fax user interface on the Sharp device you must create one or more custom Metadata sets that include specific RightFax input fields To add a RightFax Metadata set 1 Open a Web browser and navigate to...

Страница 18: ...er the phonebook group there When you use this Metadata field you must also enter a number in the Fax Number field on the Sharp device before the document will send In all cases the phonebook group na...

Страница 19: ...ves an e mail message indicating that a document is available with a link to the Certified Delivery Web site The link connects the user to the Web site where he can view all waiting documents Both Sec...

Страница 20: ...default send method 8 Select the option Certified Delivery Tip Selecting the Force Send Type option on this dialog box will prevent other types of document transmission from functioning If you select...

Страница 21: ...External Document Connector has many configuration settings only a few of which are required to enable the Sharp Extension This chapter describes only the required configuration settings for the most...

Страница 22: ...Select Tools Advanced EDC Configuration to open the Captaris EDC Configuration dialog box 3 Click the Modules tab 4 Select Sharp MFP in the list of modules and click Edit This opens the Sharp Module C...

Страница 23: ...ting Macro DefaultRightFaxUserID dialog box Figure 3 5 Entering the default RightFax user ID The Default RightFax user ID is set to WALKUP by default This is the RightFax user ID that will be used for...

Страница 24: ...nder on the fax cover sheet if no RightFax user ID is specified by the sender Click OK to return to the Sharp Module Configuration dialog box 10 Select PrintNotification and click Edit This opens the...

Страница 25: ...used to route e mail notification messages Click OK to return to the Sharp Module Configuration dialog box 13 Select EmailSenderName and click Edit This opens the Editing Macro EmailSenderName dialog...

Страница 26: ...n FlowPoints describes all of the FlowPoints in the Sharp_MFP DataFlow Table 3a Sharp Extension FlowPoints FlowPoint Name Description Begin Initializes the DataFlow No configuration necessary Check_Fo...

Страница 27: ...the results page to a specified network folder print queue HTTP port or FTP site Lets you select and configure the destination Check_For_Email_Notify Determines if an e mail notification should be ge...

Страница 28: ...9 Save the changes and exit Setting up e mail notifications E mail notifications can be sent to Sharp users only if the user has provided an e mail address in the Reply To field on Metadata sets that...

Страница 29: ...ilter criteria will be ignored by the FlowPoint and passed on to the next FlowPoint in the chain Figure 3 16 Example of filter options on a FlowPoint configuration screen By default the Process all jo...

Страница 30: ...llowing table lists some of the keywords most commonly used for creating filters Example BillingInfo1 international UserID sales UserID marketing In some cases the same filter must be added in several...

Страница 31: ...anagement tool called the External Document Connector Monitor EDC Monitor Use the EDC Monitor to monitor the status of the connectors and processors under the control of the EDC add and delete process...

Страница 32: ...of the processors as well as the status of the individual processors To start or stop a service select the service name and click Start Service or Stop Service To start or stop all of the services sel...

Страница 33: ...rvice This opens the Add a Service dialog box Figure 3 19 The Add a Service Dialog Box 4 Under Services select the type of service to add 5 Under Login Account enter the user name and password of the...

Страница 34: ...the RightFax EDC folder on the computer on which the External Document Connector is installed the RightFax server Example RFSERV Program Files RightFax EDC 4 In the Shared Directory box enter the UNC...

Страница 35: ...nnector See EDC F FlowPoints configuring 26 27 I installing the MFP Module 10 13 M MFP Module downloading 11 installing 10 13 overview 9 monitor services 32 O overview 9 P phonebook groups 18 processo...

Страница 36: ...RightFax MFP Module 2 5 Guide for the Sharp Extension 36...

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