The Associated File is a simple text file containing
entries in a name=value syntax. The name is simply a
field name used to identify the data contained in the
value. For example,
emailto=support@formtrap.com identifies the value
support@formtrap.com
as being an
emailto field.
- Associated file entries may direct processes:
archive=yes
- may provide data to a process
DocNum=PO60803
- or may both direct and provide data to a process
EmailTo=support@formtrap.com
Within FTSpooler, there are a number of
reserved names that are recognised and
used for delivery and archiving purposes.
See the full list of
Reserved Names.
For example, at run time, a print stream maybe split
into five documents. As the first of these is formatted
an Associated File is produced that contains the entry
faxto=1 234 567 8900.
The name faxto is recognised by FTSpooler as
requiring the document to be faxed to the number
1 234 567 8900. This
process is repeated for each and every document with
faxto in the
Associated File.
FTSpooler recognizes the reserved names and delivers the
document accordingly, however, all names
are recorded automatically in the successful or
unsuccessful jobs archives with their documents. You can carry
out meaningful index
data searches using Associated File Names. You can also utilize
user-defined names in any post-processing operations you
may wish to perform (usually in the optional
write to file or output filter facilities). For example,
you may create index keys for long term archiving, or
FTP details to aid in automated delivery of large files
to alternative printing facilities (e.g. mailing bureau)
or even direct delivery to the recipient. |
