Captaris External Document Connector (EDC) 3.0 Feature Pack 1 Readme

This Readme file provides late-breaking or other information that supplements the Captaris External Document Connector (EDC) 3.0 documentation, which includes the Captaris MFP Module documentation and the XML Generator Module documentation.

 

Feature/Service Packs are the means by which Captaris product updates are distributed from the Captaris Web site. A Feature/Service Pack may contain updates for system reliability, program compatibility, performance improvements, and more. All Feature/Service Packs are cumulative and also include all previous HotFix and Service Release updates. Each contains new fixes plus all the fixes from previous Feature/Service Packs and HotFixes and Service Releases.  

 

By the time you receive this software, updates to other Captaris software may be available.

To obtain updates to EDC, the Captaris MFP Module, and the XML Generator Module, go to http://www.captaris.com/support/downloads/rightfax/EDC_Updates_Downloads/.

To obtain updates to RightFax 9.3, go to http://www.captaris.com/support/downloads/rightfax/93/index.html.

 

IMPORTANT: Before installing any updates, you must back up the entire \RightFax directory structure, the fax board directory (usually the \RFBoard folder), and the SQL database for RightFax. To ensure that all necessary files are properly backed up, stop all RightFax services and close all RightFax applications before beginning the backup process.

Contents

  1. What is Included in this Feature Pack?

  2. Downloading Feature Pack 1

  3. Applying Feature Pack 1 to RightFax Servers

  4. Configuring the XML Generator Module

  5. Troubleshooting the Feature Pack 1 Installation

  6. Software Fixes in Feature Pack 1

  7. Software Fixes in HotFix 1

What is Included in this Feature Pack?

Feature Pack 1 for Captaris EDC 3.0 introduces support for Unicode Transformation Format-8 (UTF-8) output using the XML Generator Module.  Feature Pack 1 also offers software fixes for EDC Services, the XML Generator Module, and all MFP connectors.

 

WARNING: Applying this Feature Pack  will overwrite all files associated with the Feature Pack, regardless of the dates and version numbers of those same files already installed on your server. Verify a functional backup before continuing.

Downloading  Feature Pack 1

From the Captaris server, download EDC300_FP1.exe from http://www.captaris.com/support/downloads/rightfax/EDC_Updates_Downloads/.

Applying Feature Pack 1 to RightFax Servers

Apply this update to all RightFax version 9.3 Feature Pack 1 (or later) servers running EDC 3.0.  This includes Captaris MFP Module 3.0 and XML Generator Module 3.0.

Feature Pack 1 setup options

The installation of Feature Pack 1 for EDC 3.0 can be customized by using the setup switches below. To use these switches you must run the EDC300_FP1.exe file from a command line followed by the switches of your choosing. For example, to install the Feature Pack with no user interaction and to automatically shut down all local RightFax services, you would run the following command from the folder that contains the EDC300_FP1.exe file (C:\RightFaxFeaturePack in this example).

C:\RightFaxFeaturePack\EDC300_FP1.exe /quiet /shutdown

Setup switches available in Feature Pack 1

/quiet  Runs setup silently with no GUI.

/repair Forces a reinstall over the same Feature Pack version.

/passive Run with no interactive GUI. Error or warning messages will be displayed.

/shutdown Shuts down services during a passive or quiet install.

/norestart Use this option if restarting services and processes during the install is undesirable.

/extract=”<folder>” Use this option to extract the Feature Pack folders and files to a specific folder. A log file called ExtractingFiles_<date_time>.log, will also be created here.

Installing Feature Pack 1

Follow the steps below to install Feature Pack 1. These steps do not use any of the setup options listed above.

  1. If you have not already done so, back up the entire \RightFax directory structure, and the fax board directory (usually the \RFBoard folder). To ensure that all necessary files are properly backed up, stop all RightFax services before beginning the backup process.

  2. Log on to the RightFax server as an Administrator.

  3. Double-click EDC300_FP1.exe. The EDC 3.00 FP1 Installer opens. Clicking View Readme opens another instance of this Readme, and is unnecessary if you are already viewing this Readme.

  4. Click Start to begin the installation.

  5. If you have backed up your EDC installation, place a checkmark in the box next to the text that reads 'I have backed up my EDC Installation. Click Next to continue.

  6. The EDC 3.00 FP1 Installer wizard will scan your local RightFax server for open applications and RightFax services that are running. Services and applications that are running will be listed. Click Next to allow the wizard to shut down these services and applications.

  7. When the services and applications have been stopped, the wizard will indicate that it is ready to begin the installation.  Click Next to apply the changes in this Feature Pack.

  8. When all changes have been applied, the wizard will indicate that the changes are complete.  If you wish to view the log after the wizard closes, check the box View log after wizard closes. Click Close to complete the installation.

Configuring the XML Generator Module

If you are using the XML Generator Module, follow the steps below after the Feature Pack has been applied:

  1. Click Start > Programs (or All Programs) > RightFax EDC Monitor to open the RightFax EDC Monitor application.

  2. Click Tools > Advanced EDC Configuration.

  3. From the Modules tab, highlight XML Generator and click Edit.

  4. Highlight the RightFax_To_XML DataFlow and click Advanced Options.

  5. Select Generate_XML under Flowpoints.

  6. Highlight Generate_XML in the Options for Individual Tasks pane, and click Edit Task.

  7. Check the Enable embedded XML/HTML entity translation box, and click OK.

  8. Close all remaining dialog boxes.

Troubleshooting the Feature Pack 1 Installation

The Feature Pack 1 installation creates a log file that can be referenced for troubleshooting purposes. Look for the file EDC30_FP1_date_time.log, located at the root of the RightFax directory.

Software Fixes in EDC 3.0 Feature Pack 1

Captaris Tracking Number

Module

Problem

Solution

59705

Legacy HP

Faxes are sent by the WALKUP user even when the User ID field has been populated with a specific User ID during configuration.

Follow these steps to correct the problem on your RightFax server:

1. Uninstall the Legacy HP Module.  2. Stop, and restart all EDC Services.  3. Reinstall the Legacy HP Module.

If you need further assistance, please call Captaris Product Support at (520) 320-7070.

60035

Sharp

The FromName in the XML submitted by the Sharp MFP is ignored by the server.  The resultant fax uses the From Name that was set as the default during configuration of the Sharp Module.

Corrected. The server no longer ignores the FromName in the XML submitted by the Sharp MFP.

61153

Konica-Minolta, Sharp, Xerox, HP

Per-device settings configured using the Control Panel are ignored by the device.

Corrected.  Per-device settings configured using the Control Panel are no longer ignored by the device.  Settings configured using the Control Panel now act as default values that are used unless the user overrides them at the device.

61357

EDC Services

Enabling Daylight Savings Time (DST) causes MFP Print Notifications to display the "Completed at" time incorrectly.

Corrected.  The "Completed at" time now displays correctly.

61896

Canon MEAP

Global Assembly Files are missing from RightFax 9.3 Feature Pack 2, and these files are necessary for proper functionality of the Canon MEAP.

Corrected.  The missing Global Assembly Files are included in MFP 3.0 Feature Pack 1.  The Canon MEAP now works properly.

62202

EDC Services

For all modules, when a user account is set to automatically delete outbound results when faxes are successfully sent, the print confirmation contains errors.

Corrected.  For all modules, when a user account is set to automatically delete outbound results when faxes are successfully sent, the print confirmation no longer contains errors.

63034

XML Generator

XML Generator cannot output to HTTP.  FileCopy fails all jobs with a message that jobs have been skipped by filter.

Corrected.  XML Generator can output to HTTP.  Jobs are no longer skipped by filter.

63228

XML Generator

EDC 3.0 Convert_to_TIFF displays "No tasks are defined for Convert to process" after configuration change, and fails to convert image files.

Corrected.  Image files are converted properly after configuration change, and Convert_to_TIFF no longer displays error message.

63642

HP

Automatic Print Notifications do not work unless the ReportPrinter prompt is specified.

Follow these steps to correct the problem on your Captaris fax server:

Please note, you must install RightFax 9.3 Feature Pack 2 Service Release 3, as well as MFP Module (EDC) 3.0 HotFix 1 before applying this fix.

1. Run the HP Digital Sending Software (DSS) and click the Workflows tab.

2. Expand Common MFP Group in the list and find the RightFax menu you added when you initially set up your RightFax User Interface on the HP (Refer to Chapter 2 of the RightFax MFP Module 3.0 HP Extension guide included in the Supplemental Documentation folder of this Feature Pack for more information on this process).

3. Expand the RightFax Menu.  You should have at least one  form listed.  Open the forms and look for the one that lists your HP repository folder in the Folder Path field in the Workflow Form dialog box.

4. In the Prompts section of that Workflow Form dialog box, click Add.

5. In the Add Prompts dialog box, select [DSS]MFPNAME from the Available Prompts. Add it to the Prompt List and click OK.

Note: Only add devices that are capable of printing to the group with which you associate the [DSS]MFPNAME.  It may be necessary to create multiple groups if there are devices without print capabilities connecting to DSS.

64328

HP

Print notifications do not work when using HP LanFax.

Corrected.  Print Notifications now work when using HP LanFax.

64338

HP

When using WorkFlow fax method, erroneous files are laid down in the HP Repository folder, leading users to believe there is an issue with notifications.

Corrected.  The erroneous files are no longer laid down in the HP Repository folder when using the WorkFlow fax method.

Software Fixes in HotFix 1 for MFP Module 3.0, XML Generator Module 3.0 and the External Document Connector (EDC) 

NOTE:  The software fixes applied in HotFix 1 have also been rolled into Feature Pack 1.  

Captaris Tracking Number

Module

Problem

Solution

56029

EDC Services

When running EDC for processing, a partial fax is not being marked as a bad job.  Instead, it continues trying to process the bad file and returns errors indefinitely.

Corrected.  EDC now marks partial faxes as bad jobs and stops processing.

56094

XML Generator

A fax received in normal resolution (100x200) and processed through the XML Generator should produce a fine resolution (200x200) .tif image.  Instead, a normal resolution (100x200) image is produced.

Corrected.  A fine resolution (200x200) .tif image is now produced when a fax is processed through the XML Generator.

56702

Xerox

When adding multiple fax numbers using "Add to Send List" on some Xerox devices, the fax is only sent to the last number on the list.

Corrected. Faxes are now sent to all of the fax numbers on the list.

56893

Xerox

When the name of the repository folder is very long, faxes over a certain number of pages may be truncated.

Corrected. Buffer has been increased so that a long repository folder name does not affect faxes.

57709

Xerox

When a user sends a fax to a recipient, the Remote CSID field on the confirmation page is populated with the wrong information.

Corrected.  The Remote CSID field on the confirmation page is now populated with the correct information.

57624

Hewlett-Packard (HP)

When a user selects the "No Cover" option when sending a fax from some HP MFP devices, a cover sheet is sent anyway.

Corrected. A cover sheet is not sent when a user selects the "No Cover" option.

58161

Hewlett-Packard (HP)

Status files in the HP repository folder are sometimes erroneously appended to new outgoing faxes.

Corrected. Status files in the HP repository folder are no longer appended to new outgoing faxes.