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Question:

Which modes can you use in DocuWare TIFFMAKER?

Answer:

DocuWare TIFFMAKER provides a choice of these three modes:

  • Standard mode
  • Server mode
  • ASP mode

You can specify the mode under TIFFMAKER Attributes on the Print/Miscellaneous settings tab. Here is how you get there:

  • Click on Start – Settings – Printers and fax machines
  • Right-click on the appropriate TIFFMAKER and then on Attributes
  • Specify the TIFFMAKER mode in the lower part of the Print/Miscellaneous Settings tab


Standard Mode

Functionality

TIFFMAKER prints on a local computer.

Functions Supported

TIFFMAKER in Standard Mode supports the storing of documents in file cabinets and in baskets.

Error Messages

Error messages appear directly on the monitor.


Server Mode

Functionality

TIFFMAKER is installed on a server and accessible to the network.

Functions Supported

TIFFMAKER server mode allows you to import documents into a DocuWare basket and store documents in a file cabinet without opening the store dialog.

Functions Not Supported

It cannot be used to store documents in a file cabinet with opening of the store dialog.

Error Messages

Error messages are written to the Windows application log. The client does not receive any error messages.

Note

When specifying path, always indicate UNC paths, and not connected network drives.
In Server mode you can only resume printing on a network printer if on the Network tab in the TIFFMAKER port settings you have specified a valid Windows user who has permission to access that printer.


ASP (Application Service Provider) Mode

Functionality

TIFFMAKER is installed on a Windows Terminal Server. TIFFMAKER is then available to the user within a client session.

Functions Supported

TIFFMAKER in ASP mode allows you to import documents into a DocuWare basket and store documents in a file cabinet without opening the store dialog.

Functions Not Supported

It cannot be used to store documents in a file cabinet with opening of the store dialog.

Error Messages

Error messages are written to the Windows application log.
Should an error occur while printing, all terminal sessions of the concerned user are informed.

Note

When specifying path, always indicate UNC paths, and not connected network drives.
This article is valid for DocuWare versions: 6 6.1 6.5 6.6 6.7 | tiffmaker modes standard mode server mode asp mode #FAQID_1816