Related Batch Processes

These separately-run programs update system information.

Home Locator changes the folder for the Spooler-specific files (indicated by "fthome") and is normally changed to a separate drive as archive information becomes more extensive than originally planned.

Settings Merger updates system files in response to a file sent from FormTrap Support and Sales. This is normally number of printers upgrades, but may include the client name where the client advises a change in ownership.

Version Upgrade is run when updating to differently numbered version of FormTrap Spooler (eg v6 to v7).

Settings Merger

Settings Merger updates the spooler control files with new or replacement information and is run whenever FormTrap Support or your vendor sends a new License Upgrade file to you. License Upgrade is an executable which runs an InstallShield procedure which includes stopping the FormTrap Server, running the update and restarting the FormTrap Server.

After running you should see changes to the Licensed to: display at the top of the FTClient display in either or both of organization name and number of printers.

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