Snic PDF Server 3.0 User Guide
Snic PDF Server 3.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1 INTRODUCTION... 5 1.1 System Requirements... 5 2 BEFORE INSTALLING SONIC PDF SERVER... 6 2.1 Required Sftware Updates... 6 2.2 Additinal Requirements fr Windws Vista... 6 2.3 Starting the Print Spler... 6 3 INSTALLING SONIC PDF SERVER... 7 3.1 Checking the Disk Cst TODO... 13 3.2 Chsing the Trial Optin... 14 4 ACTIVATING SONIC PDF SERVER / ENTERING THE PIN... 16 5 SONIC PDF SERVER INTERFACE... 18 5.1 Viewing the lg file... 19 5.2 Cnfiguring Snic PDF Server... 20 5.2.1 Opening the Cnfiguratin File... 21 5.2.2 Validatin f the Cnfiguratin File... 23 6 COLLECTING INPUT FILES FROM THE LOCAL NETWORK... 24 6.1 Managing the Watched Flders... 25 6.2 Creating a New Watched Flder... 26 6.2.1 Using the File Name Filter... 28 6.2.2 Errrs and Warnings... 30 6.3 Clning the Watched Flder... 31 6.4 Deleting the Watched Flder... 32 7 COLLECTING FILES VIA EMAIL... 33 7.1 Setting up Micrsft Exchange (Email)... 34 7.1.1 Setting up Micrsft Exchange Web Service... 35 7.1.2 Setting up MAPI... 44 7.2 Managing POP3/SMTP (Email)... 45 7.2.1 Creating a new POP3 cnfiguratin... 46 7.2.2 Managing POP3 Accunts... 48 7.2.3 Managing User Restrictins... 50 7.2.4 Setting up SMTP Parameters... 50 8 SETTING UP FILE PROCESSING FOLDERS... 52 9 FINE TUNING THE FILE PROCESSING... 53 10 ADVANCED METHOD FOR COLLECTING FILES... 55 11 MANAGING JOB TICKETS... 56 11.1 Making a PDF Creatin Jb Ticket (Cnverting t PDF)... 57 11.1.1 Managing the General PDF File Settings... 58 11.1.2 Managing the PDF File Security... 59 11.1.3 Managing the Page Settings... 61 11.1.4 Managing the Cmpressin Settings... 62 11.1.5 Managing the Fnts Settings... 63 11.1.6 Managing the Clrs Settings... 64 11.1.7 Managing the View Settings... 64 11.1.8 Managing Watermarks... 67 11.1.9 Managing the Wrd/Excel Settings... 70 11.1.10 Merging Multiple Files int ne PDF... 71 12 MANAGING THE SONIC PDF SERVER CONFIGURATIONS... 72 12.1 Creating a Backup f the Main Cnfiguratin File... 73 13 MONITORING ONGOING JOBS... 74 List f figures: Figure 1: Starting the Printer Spler... 6 Figure 2: Installatin prcedure (step 1/7)... 7 Figure 3: Installatin prcedure (step 2/7)... 8 Page: 2 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 Figure 4: Installatin prcedure (step 3/7)... 8 Figure 5: Installatin prcedure (step 4/7)... 10 Figure 6: Installatin prcedure (step 5/7)... 11 Figure 7: Installatin prcedure (step 6/7)... 11 Figure 8: Installatin prcedure (step 7/7)... 12 Figure 9: Checking the Disk Cst (step 1/2)... 13 Figure 10: Checking the Disk Cst (step 2/2)... 13 Figure 11: Chsing the trial ptin... 14 Figure 12: Chsing the Enter PIN ptin... 16 Figure 13: Cmpleting the 4 step prduct activatin... 17 Figure 14: Snic PDF Server Interface... 18 Figure 15: Viewing the lg file (step 1/2)... 19 Figure 16: Viewing the lg file (step 2/2)... 19 Figure 171: Chsing ptin Cnfigure frm the main menu... 20 Figure 18: Optins fr cnfiguring Snic PDF PDF server... 20 Figure 19: Opening a cnfiguratin file (step 1/2)... 21 Figure 20: Opening a cnfiguratin file (step 2/2)... 21 Figure 21: Cnfiguratin file successfully laded... 22 Figure 22: Validating the Cnfiguratin File... 23 Figure 23: Successful validatin... 23 Figure 24: Unsuccessful validatin... 23 Figure 25: Setting up the watched flders (step 1/3)... 24 Figure 26: Setting up the watched flders (step 2/3)... 24 Figure 27: Setting up the watched flders (step 3/3)... 25 Figure 28: Managing the Watched Flders... 25 Figure 30: Creating a New Watched Flder (step 1/2)... 26 Figure 31: Creating a New Watched Flder (step 2/2)... 27 Figure 32: Applying file name filters... 28 Figure 33: Reviewing errrs and warnings... 30 Figure 34: Clning the Watched Flder (step 1/2)... 31 Figure 35: Clning the Watched Flder (step 2/2)... 31 Figure 36: Deleting the Watched Flder... 32 Figure 37: Cllecting files via email (step 1/2)... 33 Figure 38: Cllecting files via email (step 2/2)... 33 Figure 39: Setting up the watched flders (step 3/)... 34 Figure 40: Setting up Micrsft Exchange... 34 Figure 41: Setting up Micrsft Exchange Web Service... 35 Figure 42: Cnfiguring the web service... 36 Figure 43: Creating a new MS Exchange Prfile (step 1/2)... 37 Figure 44: Creating a new MS Exchange Prfile (step 2/2)... 37 Figure 45: Managing Accunts... 39 Figure 46: Creating a new accunt... 39 Figure 47: Managing User Restrictins... 41 Figure 48: Adding a new email r dmain name... 42 Figure 49: Deleting an email r dmain name... 42 Figure 50: Setting up binding... 43 Figure 51: Setting up MAPI... 44 Figure 52: Setting up Micrsft Exchange... 45 Figure 53: Creating a new POP3 cnfiguratin (step 1/2)... 46 Figure 54: Creating a new POP3 cnfiguratin (step 2/2)... 46 Figure 55: Managing Accunts... 48 Figure 56: Creating a new accunt... 48 Figure 57: Managing User Restrictins... 50 Figure 58: Setting up SMTP... 50 Figure 59: Setting up File Prcessing Flders... 52 Figure 60: Fine Tuning the File Prcessing... 53 Figure 61: Starting the Ticket Editr... 56 Figure 62: Ticket editr ptins... 56 Figure 63: Creating a cnversin ticket (step 1/2)... 57 Figure 63: Making a creatin ticket (step 2/2)... 57 Page: 3 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 Figure 64: Managing general creatin ticket settings... 58 Figure 65: Managing the PDF File Security... 59 Figure 66: Managing the Page Settings... 61 Figure 67: Managing the Cmpressin Settings... 62 Figure 68: Managing the Fnts Settings... 63 Figure 69: Managing the Clrs Settings... 64 Figure 70: Managing the View Settings... 65 Figure 71: Managing the Watermark Settings... 67 Figure 84: Creating a text watermark... 68 Figure 85: Creating an Image Watermark... 69 Figure 86: Managing the Wrd/Excel Settings... 70 Figure 87: Managing the Merging Settings... 71 Figure 76: Managing the Snic PDF Server Cnfiguratins (1/2)... 72 Figure 77: Managing the Snic PDF Server Cnfiguratins (2/2)... 72 Figure 78: Creating a backup f the main cnfiguratin file... 73 Figure 79: Cnnecting t nging jbs... 74 Figure 80: Detailed jb infrmatin... 74 Page: 4 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 1 Intrductin The purpse f the Investintech Snic PDF Server is t cllect dcuments, prcess them i.e. cnvert them t PDF and return the result back t the sender. All cllected files are placed int a queue and prcessed using several threads. The files are cllected by the fllwing 2 methds: Frm the Lcal Netwrk see sectin 5 Via E-mail (MS Exchange Server, POP3, MAPI ) see sectin 7 1.1 System Requirements The fllwing are the system requirements fr using Snic PDF Server: MSXML 6.0 and Visual C++ 8.0 Runtime (Micrsft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributable Package) installed. Windws Server 2000, Windws Server 2003, Windws Server 2008 and Windws Server 2008 R2, r a client (desktp) cnfiguratin f Windws 2000, Windws XP Windws Vista r Windws 7. Minimum 128 MB RAM. Minimum 60 MB free disk space fr the PDF Server prgram and 1-10 gigabytes free disk space fr string temprary data (this amunt depends n the traffic and prgram cnfiguratin (e.g. whether the prcessed files are stred n the Server cmputer). Access t E-mail system (if the files are t be sent via email). Sharing f specified flders fr incming and utging files (if the clients will send files via lcal netwrk and Watched Flders will be lcated n the server cmputer). Access t specified flders n ther cmputers (if the server will pick up files fr prcessing by lcal netwrk and Watched Flders will be lcated n clients cmputers). Crrespnding MS Office applicatins installed (in case yu want t use Snic PDF Server t cnvert MS Office dcument t PDF). Crrespnding native applicatin installed (in case yu wish t use Snic PDF Server t cnvert frm any ther frmat ther than MS Office) MS Exchange Server installed (if clients will send files via E-mail, using ne f MS Exchange ptins) Page: 5 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 2 Befre Installing Snic PDF Server 2.1 Required Sftware Updates The fllwing sftware updates shuld be installed prir t installing Snic PDF Server. MSXML 6.0 SP1 dwnlad frm :http://g.gl/5gf6x Visual C++ 8.0 Runtime dwnlad frm: http://g.gl/ycyrt Nte: If this sftware is nt installed befrehand, yu will be prmpted t dwnlad and install it during the installatin f Snic PDF Server. 2.2 Additinal Requirements fr Windws Vista If yu are installing Snic PDF Server n Windws Vista, please make sure the User Accunt Cntrl is turned OFF i.e. disabled. 2.3 Starting the Print Spler Befre installing Snic PDF Server, please make sure the Windws service Print Spler is started (Cntrl Panel -> Administrative Tls -> Services). Figure 1: Starting the Printer Spler Lcate the Print Spler service and set the fllwing: Status Started Startup Type - Autmatic Page: 6 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 3 Installing Snic PDF Server Imprtant ntes: Install as administratr the applicatin must be installed by the administratr i.e. the user accunt with Administratr privileges. Remve previus versin f Snic PDF Server if a versin f Snic PDF Server is already installed, it must be uninstalled first including all registry files left behind. In rder t begin installing the Snic PDF Server duble-clicks the executable file (setup.exe). The fllwing windw will be displayed. Figure 2: Installatin prcedure (step 1/7) Click Install and the autmated installatin f Visual C++ Runtime Libraries will begin. In a cuple f mments, the fllwing windw will be displayed. Page: 7 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 Figure 3: Installatin prcedure (step 2/7) Click Next t cntinue. The License Agreement windw will be displayed. Figure 4: Installatin prcedure (step 3/7) Click Next t cntinue. The windw fr chsing the installatin flder will be displayed. Page: 8 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 The fllwing ptins are available: Installing t a default flder - if yu want t install t default flder (C:\Prgram Files\Investintech.cm Inc\Snic PDF Server 3.0), just click Next. Installing t a different flder t install t any ther flder, click Brwse and lcate the desired flder Checking the disk cst - yu als have the ptin f checking the available space n yur lcal discs/partitins (see sectin 3.1). The fllwing windw will be displayed nce yu click Next. Page: 9 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 Figure 5: Installatin prcedure (step 4/7) The setup will nw be ready t install the Snic PDF Server n yur cmputer. Yu can still review the settings and chse t g back and mdify them. In case yu are satisfied with the chsen parameters, click Next t begin installing the prgram. The fllwing windw will be displayed. Page: 10 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 Figure 6: Installatin prcedure (step 5/7) After a cuple f mments, the installatin will be cmpleted and the service lgin dialg will be displayed. Figure 7: Installatin prcedure (step 6/7) Enter credentials fr lgging int yur cmputer (administratr s accunt) and click OK. The fllwing windw will be displayed. Page: 11 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 Figure 8: Installatin prcedure (step 7/7) Click Clse t exit the setup. The dialg fr chsing the desired trial ptin r purchasing the applicatin will be displayed (see sectin 3.1). Page: 12 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 3.1 Checking the Disk Cst The Disc Cst ptin allws yu t check the amunt f available space n yur hard disks and partitins and make it easier fr yu t decide where yu want the applicatin installed. Figure 9: Checking the Disk Cst (step 1/2) Click Disk Cst and the fllwing windw will be displayed. Figure 10: Checking the Disk Cst (step 2/2) The fllwing infrmatin is available: Vlume shws the vlume letter Page: 13 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 Disk Size shws the ttal size f the disk/partitin Available shws the available space n the disk/partitin Required shws the required amunt f space Difference shws hw much space yu will have left after installing Snic PDF Server 3.2 Chsing the Trial Optin Once yu cmplete the installatin, the windw fr chsing the desired trial ptin r purchasing the Snic PDF Server will be displayed. Figure 11: Chsing the trial ptin The fllwing ptins are available: Start Trial chse this ptin if yu want t be able t use the prgram withut registering i.e. just click it and the prgram will start; the limitatins t using this versin f the prgram are It can be used fr n lnger than 30 days Watermarks will be displayed thrughut the cnverted files Yu can cnvert 3 pages per dcument Full Trial chse this ptin if yu want t use a fully functinal versin f the prgram fr a perid f 30 days; yu will be required t fill ut the registratin frm Buy Nw chse this ptin t purchase the prgram Activate a license - 1. Click t this, cnsle will be started and yu will be able t press Activate nw r BUY NOW buttn depends n if yu get full trial r full (purchased) PIN. Page: 14 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 2. Once yu cmplete the purchase, yu will receive a PIN number which yu shuld enter here (see sectin 4 fr further infrmatin abut the registratin prcedure) Page: 15 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 4 Activating Snic PDF Server / Entering the PIN After purchasing the Snic PDF Server license, yu will receive a PIN number. In rder t enter it, click Activate License within the startup dialg. Figure 12: Chsing the Activate a License ptin. The main cnsle will be displayed and please press Activate Nw (tp-right crner). The fllwing page will be displayed. Page: 16 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 Figure 13: Cmpleting the 4 step prduct activatin The activatin is a 4 step prcedure: 1. First enter the 12 digit PIN number yu have received (nte that the prgram will aut-ppulate the input field belw with a different PIN which yu shuld give t ur representative) 2. Then, call +1 416 920 5884 3. Next, prvide the number which is shwn in the input fields belw the phne number (immediately after yu enter the 12 digit PIN) 4. Finally, enter the authrizatin cde and click Activate Page: 17 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 5 Snic PDF Server Interface This sectin will list and explain all elements f the Snic PDF Server interface. Figure 14: Snic PDF Server Interface The fllwing ptins and parameters are available: Manage this is the screen displayed by default where yu have the ptin f starting the prgram either as service r as an applicatin Start Service click this buttn t start using Snic PDF Server as a service (see sectin 5) Start Applicatin click this buttn t start using Snic PDF Server as an applicatin (see sectin 11) Mnitr - the cnsle fr mnitring nging jbs (see sectin 13) Cnfigure - the ptins fr pening a cnfiguratin file, saving a backup cnfiguratin file, etc (see sectin 5.2) Jb Tickets the ptin fr managing the jb tickets, i.e. all cnversins (see sectin 11) Activate Prduct (enter PIN) (tp-right crner buttn) the ptin fr activating the prduct (see sectin 4) Lg file the ptin fr viewing the lg file (see sectin 5.1) Help file the ptin fr viewing the manual. Page: 18 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 5.1 Viewing the lg file In rder t view the lg file, click Lg File ptin in the upper right crner f the main interface. Figure 15: Viewing the lg file (step 1/2) The lg infrmatin will be displayed. Figure 16: Viewing the lg file (step 2/2) Each lg file cntains PDFServer.cfg at its beginning, i.e. the exact cnfiguratin used t start the server as well as infrmatin n which server mdules had been started. The lg file is then used fr lgging infrmatin n errrs, warnings and exceptins s that it can help slving issues that might have happened. Page: 19 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 Nte: The maximum allwed size fr the lg file is 300 KB. In case this size is exceeded, a new lg file will be created autmatically. 5.2 Cnfiguring Snic PDF Server Snic PDF Server allws yu t save and use multiple prgram cnfiguratins. In rder t start managing different cnfiguratins, click Cnfigure in the mine menu. Figure 171: Chsing ptin Cnfigure frm the main menu The fllwing page will be displayed. Figure 18: Optins fr cnfiguring Snic PDF PDF server The fllwing ptins are available: Open the ptin fr pening a cnfiguratin file (see sectin 5.2.1) Clse the ptin fr clsing the cnfiguratin file Save - the ptin fr saving the changes t the cnfiguratin file Save As - the ptin fr saving the cnfiguratin file under a different name Discard the ptin fr discarding the changes Page: 20 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 Validate the ptin fr validating the cnfiguratin file (see sectin 5.2.2) 5.2.1 Opening the Cnfiguratin File In rder t pen and apply a previusly saved cnfiguratin file, chse ptin Open within the Cnfigure screen. Figure 19: Opening a cnfiguratin file (step 1/2) The fllwing page will be displayed. Figure 20: Opening a cnfiguratin file (step 2/2) Chse the cnfiguratin file (nte: the extensin is.cfg) and click pen. The cnfiguratin file will be laded. Page: 21 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 Figure 21: Cnfiguratin file successfully laded The fllwing ptins and parameters are available: Watched Flders the ptin fr specifying flders which will be used fr placing the input files; the Snic PDF Server will then autmatically mnitr these flders fr new files and prcess them (see sectin 6.1). Email the ptin fr setting up Snic PDF Server s that it cllects the files fr prcessing via email (see sectin 7). File Prcessing Flders the ptin fr managing the paths t the flders which will be used fr string files i.e. rganizing files accrding t their status (see sectin 8). Fine Tuning Prcessing the ptin fr perfrming fine adjustments (see sectin 9). Page: 22 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 5.2.2 Validatin f the Cnfiguratin File The purpse f cnfiguratin file validatin is t check if all imprtant infrmatin has been specified because the Snic PDF Server cannt functin prperly in case invalid parameters have been set in the PDFServer.cfg file. During the validatin f the PDFServer.cfg file, the Snic PDF Server checks if all required paths have been specified, if the addresses r dmains have a crrect frmat, etc. In rder t validate the cnfiguratin file, first pen it and then chse ptin Validate frm the Cnfigure screen. Figure 22: Validating the Cnfiguratin File The Snic PDF Server will validate the cnfiguratin file and display the result. The dialg belw will be displayed in case f successful validatin. Figure 23: Successful validatin If the validatin has nt been successful, a dialg cntaining the reasn fr the failure will be displayed (e.g. The specified path is invalid ). Figure 24: Unsuccessful validatin Page: 23 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 6 Cllecting Input Files frm the Lcal Netwrk The Snic PDF Server allws yu t cllect and cnvert files frm yur lcal netwrk. The first step in setting up this methd is specifying the flders which will be used fr string the input files. These flders are called Watched Flders In rder t start setting up the Watched Flders, chse Open frm the Cnfigure screen. Figure 25: Setting up the watched flders (step 1/3) The fllwing windw will be displayed. Figure 26: Setting up the watched flders (step 2/3) Select PDFServer.cfg and click Open. The cnfiguratin file will be laded (nte: this is a cnfiguratin file with the default settings which can be changed see sectin 5.2). The fllwing windw will be displayed. Page: 24 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 Figure 27: Setting up the watched flders (step 3/3) Click Cnfiguratin -> default -> Input File Mnitring -> Watched Flders (On). The fllwing ptins are available: Yu can either click n the + symbl t expand and manage the existing Watched Flders r click New Mnitred Flder t create a new ne. 6.1 Managing the Watched Flders The Snic PDF Server allws yu t specify flders, called watched flders which will be used fr placing the input files. The Snic PDF Server then autmatically mnitrs these flders fr new files and prcesses them. In rder t start managing the Watched Flders, click the + next t that label. Figure 28: Managing the Watched Flders The fllwing ptins are available: Defaults click this t view r edit the default settings which are applied in case n particular Watched Flder is setup Page: 25 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 Default tickets fr cnversin specify the lcatins f the default tickets fr cnverting file frm PDF t ther frmats (which cntain set f instructins n hw the cnversin shuld be perfrmed). Output Flder specify the flder which will be used fr string prcessed dcuments. 6.2 Creating a New Watched Flder In rder t create a new watched flder fllw these steps: 1. click Cnfigure in the main menu 2. use Open t pen the desired cnfiguratin file 3. click Watched Flders within the cnfiguratin tree structure n the left 4. click the New Mnitred Flder Figure 29: Creating a New Watched Flder (step 1/2) The fllwing windw will be displayed. Page: 26 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 Figure 30: Creating a New Watched Flder (step 2/2) The fllwing ptins and parameters are available: Name enter the name f the watched flder Mnitred Flder the ptins fr managing the flder fr placing files which shuld be prcessed (nte: the flder can either be n the server r client cmputer and can cntain dcuments and/r crrespnding Jb Ticket files). Brwse - click this buttn t setup a mnitred flder i.e. the flder where yu shuld place the input files s Snic PDF Server culd spt it and cnvert it Mnitred and Output flders are the same tick this ptin if yu want t use the same flder fr bth mnitring the input files and saving the results. Mnitr subflders chse this ptin if yu want the Snic PDF Server t autmatically mnitr all subflders within the watched flder. Custm ticket enabled chse this ptin if yu want the Snic PDF Server t use the custm ticket instead f predefined ne; the first step is putting the custm ticket int the same flder as the prcessing file. Otherwise the file will be prcessed the usual way. Custm ticket name s frmat depends n prcessing file s name (e.g. Dcument.dc and Dcument.dc.tikd is pair file s and the crrespnding custm ticket s names). Mnitred Flder File Name Filter click t enable the file name filter (fr further infrmatin n adding a new filter, see sectin 6.2.1). Page: 27 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 Exclude If this is un-checked and the File filter is checked, file list will be used as prcessing list (nly thse files will be prcessed). If this and the File Filter ptin are bth checked, the file list will be used t skip the crrespnding files. Output Flder click Brwse t set the flder fr saving the prcessed files. Failed Flder specify the flder which will be used fr placing input files which culd nt be prcessed. Pririty set the desired pririty fr this watched flder in the prcessing queue (1 fr highest). Default tickets fr cnversin the ptins fr pinting the Snic PDF Server t the default Jb Ticket and the Cnversin Limitatin which will be used fr cnverting files frm this watched flder in case n ther Jb Ticket has been prvided. Nte: 6.2.1 Using the File Name Filter fr further infrmatin abut the Jb Tickets, see sectin 11. fr further infrmatin n advanced methds fr prviding Jb Ticket Files, see sectin 8. The Snic PDF Server allws yu t enable filters fr the names f the files within the mnitred flder. Figure 31: Applying file name filters The fllwing ptins and parameters are available: Nte: File Filter use this ptin t enable r disable filters. Exclude If this is un-checked and the File filter is checked, file list will be used as prcessing list (nly thse files will be prcessed). If this and the File Filter ptin are bth checked, the file list will be used t skip the crrespnding files. Add the ptin fr adding a new filter Remve the ptin fr remving a filter; select the desired filter and click Remve t delete it. It is allwed t use the wildcards in the filter (? and *). Page: 28 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 The file extensin has t be included in the filter. Page: 29 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 6.2.2 Errrs and Warnings After setting the desired parameters fr the new watched flder, make sure t review any errrs r warnings by lking at the lwer left part f the windw which will cntain specific ntificatins. Figure 32: Reviewing errrs and warnings Page: 30 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 6.3 Clning the Watched Flder The Snic PDF Server allws yu t quickly create a new watched flder by clning an existing ne i.e. creating an exact cpy which yu can then further adjust t yur preference. This ptin is useful fr creating a variatin f an existing watched flder. In rder t clne a watched flder, chse an existing flder frm the list and click Clne in the bttm. Figure 33: Clning the Watched Flder (step 1/2) The clned watched flder will be displayed in the list cntaining the suffix clned. Figure 34: Clning the Watched Flder (step 2/2) Click the clned watched flder t begin mdifying its settings. Page: 31 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 6.4 Deleting the Watched Flder In rder t delete a watched flder, select the desired flder frm the list and click Delete in the bttm. Figure 35: Deleting the Watched Flder Once yu click Delete the flder will be deleted. This will instruct Snic PDF Server t stp mnitring this flder. Page: 32 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 7 Cllecting Files via Email The Snic PDF Server allws yu t cllect files via email i.e. receive files which shuld be cnverted as an attachment sent by the users in an email message. Apart frm the file which shuld be cnverted, the user can als send a jb ticket file with instructins n hw the cnversin shuld be perfrmed (further infrmatin available in sectin 8). In rder t setup the functinality f cllecting f the files via email, click Cnfigure in the main menu and then click Open. Figure 36: Cllecting files via email (step 1/2) The fllwing windw will be displayed. Figure 37: Cllecting files via email (step 2/2) Page: 33 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 Select PDFServer.cfg and click Open. The cnfiguratin file will be laded (nte: this is a cnfiguratin file with the default settings which can be changed see sectin 5.2). The fllwing windw will be displayed. Figure 38: Setting up the watched flders (step 3/) Click Cnfiguratins -> default -> Input File Mnitring -> Email. The fllwing ptins are available: Micrsft Exchange (Email) the ptin fr setting up Micrsft Exchange (see sectin 7.1) POP3/SMTP (Email) the ptin fr setting up POP3/SMTP (see sectin 7.2) 7.1 Setting up Micrsft Exchange (Email) In rder t setup Micrsft Exchange, pen the cnfiguratin file (see abve) and click Cnfiguratin -> default -> Input File Mnitring -> Email -> Micrsft Exchange (Email). Figure 39: Setting up Micrsft Exchange The fllwing ptins are available: Page: 34 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 Web Service the ptin fr setting up Micrsft Exchange Web Service (interface which allws yu t access Exchange server functinality frm client applicatins) - see sectin 7.1.1) MAPI the ptin fr setting up MAPI (Micrsft Windws prgram interface which enables yu t send e-mail with an attachment frm a Windws applicatin) - see sectin 7.1.2. 7.1.1 Setting up Micrsft Exchange Web Service In rder t setup Micrsft Exchange Web Service, pen the cnfiguratin file and click: Cnfiguratin -> default -> Input File Mnitring -> Email -> Micrsft Exchange (Email) -> Web Service. Figure 40: Setting up Micrsft Exchange Web Service The fllwing ptins and parameters are available: Web Service click this ptin in the tree structure t access the windw fr creating a new Micrsft Exchange prfile (see 7.2.1) Nte: tw prfiles by the name f yurcmpany and yurcmpany 2 are already setup fr illustratin purpses; yu can either click n thse and mdify them r create a new ne by clicking Web Service and then New MS Exchange Prfile (see 7.1.1.2). Accunts the ptin fr managing the email accunts which will be used fr receiving files fr prcessing i.e. creating PDF (see sectin 7.1.1.3) User Restrictins the ptin fr restricting r allwing access t specific email addresses r dmains (see sectin 7.1.1.4) Binding see sectin 7.1.1.7 Page: 35 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 7.1.1.1 Cnfiguring the Web Service In rder t cnfigure the web service, click Web Service in the tree structure. Figure 41: Cnfiguring the web service The fllwing ptins and parameters are available: Mnitr by Web Service tick this checkbx t enable mnitring by web service New MS Exchange Prfile the ptin fr creating a new MS Exchange prfile (see 7.1.1.2) SSL certificate validatin chse the desired ptin fr validating SSL certificates On check t enable SSL certificate validatin Accept self-signed certificate check if yu want t accept self-signed certificate OFF check t disable SSL validatin Page: 36 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 7.1.1.2 Creating a new MS Exchange Prfile In rder t create a new MS Exchange Prfile, chse Web Service frm the tree structure and click New under MS Exchange Prfile. In rder t setup yur cmpany infrmatin, expand the yurcmpany ptin within the Web Services. Figure 42: Creating a new MS Exchange Prfile (step 1/2) The fllwing windw will be displayed. Figure 43: Creating a new MS Exchange Prfile (step 2/2) The fllwing ptins and parameters are available: Page: 37 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 Mnitr this MS Exchange prfile check this ptin t start mnitring this MS Exchange prfile. Prfile name enter the prfile name fr the web service, i.e. yur cmpany name. Pririty set the desired pririty fr this prfile (where 0 is the highest pririty). Scan Interval (sec) specify the desired time interval fr scanning fr new messages in secnds. Results sending parameters Resend interval (min) - the time Snic PDF Server waits befre it attempts t send a message which was previusly unsuccessful. Enter the desired time in minutes. Maximum number f resending attempts - set the maximum number f attempts t send a message; setting at least 2 attempts is recmmended, because there are ften temprary issues with sending messages are. It is nt recmmended t set this ptin abve 5, since this wuld tend t degrade the perfrmance with sending attempts that are unlikely t wrk. Clne click this buttn in case yu wish t create a similar prfile with nly minr changes; this will make an identical cpy which yu can mdify and quickly create a new prfile Delete click this buttn t delete the prfile Page: 38 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 7.1.1.3 Managing MS Exchange Accunts The accunts sectin is used fr creating and managing E-mail accunts which will be mnitred fr the MS Exchange prfile. In rder t create a new accunt, chse Accunts frm the menu and click New Email Accunt. Figure 44: Managing Accunts The fllwing windw will be displayed. Figure 45: Creating a new accunt The fllwing ptins and parameters are available: Mnitr this email accunt tick this checkbx t enable mnitring f this email accunt (nce yu have created an accunt, yu can use this ptin t either enable r disable mnitring) Name enter the name f this accunt which will help yu differentiate it frm ther accunts yu create; it is recmmended that yu use the name which will indicate the cnversin frmat i.e. Wrd, Excel, etc. Page: 39 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 Mnitred email accunt enter the email accunt which will be mnitred fr the MS Exchange Prfile which will be used fr sending the files fr prcessing. Default tickets the fllwing ptins are available: Creatin Jb Ticket File click t specify limit the number f pages which will be cnverted per ticket. Nte: yu can either create a new limits file r use an existing ne; default limit files are lcated in the Default Tickets flder. Clne click this buttn in case yu wish t create a similar prfile with nly minr changes; this will make an identical cpy which yu can mdify and quickly create a new prfile. Delete click this buttn t delete the prfile. Nte: yu can create as many prfiles as yu need. Page: 40 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 7.1.1.4 Managing User Restrictins The Snic PDF Server allws yu t restrict prcessing f the files by either allwing r denying the service t specific emails addresses and dmain names. In rder t start applying restrictins, chse User Restrictins frm the tree structure. Figure 46: Managing User Restrictins The fllwing ptins and parameters are available: Nte: Use restrictins fr individual users r dmains there are tw different mdes which can be accmplished by either selecting r unselecting this ptin. Email Address/Dmains - there are tw different mdes which can be accmplished by either selecting r unselecting email addresses as well as dmain names. If an email r dmain name is selected the access will be allwed t that email address r dmain name. If nt selected if the ptin is nt selected, then access will be denied t that email address r dmain name. If the Restrictins list is empty and the current POP3 cnfiguratin has Use Email Authrizatin check bx selected then the Snic PDF Server will nt prcess any dcuments sent via E-mail If Use restrictins...check bx is nt selected, n Restrictins will be applied. Page: 41 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 7.1.1.5 Adding a new email r dmain name fr allwing r denying access In rder t add a new email address r dmain name fr which yu wish t allw r deny access, right click anywhere in the windw and chse ptin New. Figure 47: Adding a new email r dmain name An empty new line will be created where yu can enter the desired email address r dmain name. 7.1.1.6 Deleting an email r dmain name In rder t delete an email address r dmain name which yu n lnger wish t use fr either allwing r denying access, select it in the list, right click and chse ptin Delete. Figure 48: Deleting an email r dmain name Page: 42 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 7.1.1.7 Setting up Binding In rder t setup Micrsft Exchange binding ptins, chse Binding frm the tree structure. Figure 49: Setting up binding The fllwing ptins and parameters are available: Dmain - the dmain r cmputer name where the MS Exchange server is lcated User Name - user name which has access t mnitred MS Exchange email accunt Passwrd the passwrd fr this user URL - the base URL f the MS Exchange web service CC t: the E-mail address fr sending a cpy f the result (within the CC field f the E-mail message) Case the fllwing cases/cnditins fr sending a cpy are available Any send a cpy fr bth successful and failed events Success send a cpy in case the prcess was a success Failure send a cpy in case the prcess was a failure Page: 43 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 7.1.2 Setting up MAPI MAPI (Messaging Applicatin Prgram Interface) is a Micrsft Windws prgram interface which allws yu t send an e-mail frm Snic PDF Server and attach a dcument as well. In rder t start setting up MAPI, chse that ptin frm the tree structure. Figure 50: Setting up MAPI The fllwing ptins and parameters are available: Mnitr MS Exchange by MAPI tick this checkbx t start mnitring the MS Exchange by MAPI. Pririty (0 fr highest) set the desired pririty fr this methd (use 0 fr the highest pririty). Scan interval (sec) - set the desired interval fr scanning fr new emails (which are sent t E-mail addresses specified when creating MAPI accunts). + - click the plus symbl t expand further ptins fr adding accunts (the prcedure is identical t creating accunts fr web service see 7.1.1.3). Page: 44 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 7.2 Managing POP3/SMTP (Email) In rder t setup Micrsft Exchange Web Service, pen the cnfiguratin file (see abve) and click Cnfiguratin -> default -> Input File Mnitring -> Email -> POP3/SMTP (Email). Figure 51: Setting up Micrsft Exchange The fllwing ptins and parameters are available: New POP3 Cnfiguratin the ptin fr creating a new POP 3 Cnfiguratin (see 7.2.1) Nte: tw POP3 cnfiguratins by the name f yurcmpany1 and yurcmpany 2 are already setup fr illustratin purpses; yu can either click n thse and mdify them r create a new ne by clicking New POP3 Cnfiguratin. Accunts the ptin fr managing the email accunts which will be used fr receiving files fr prcessing (see sectin 7.2.2) User Restrictins the ptin fr restricting r allwing access t specific email addresses r dmains (see sectin 7.2.3) SMTP the ptin fr setting up SMTP parameters (see sectin 7.2.4) Page: 45 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 7.2.1 Creating a new POP3 cnfiguratin In rder t create a new POP3 cnfiguratin, click select POP3/SMTP ptin and click New POP3 Cnfiguratin. Figure 52: Creating a new POP3 cnfiguratin (step 1/2) The fllwing windw will be displayed. Figure 53: Creating a new POP3 cnfiguratin (step 2/2) The fllwing ptins and parameters are available: Mnitr this POP3 cnfiguratin check this ptin t start mnitring this POP3 cnfiguratin. Page: 46 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 Prfile name enter the prfile name fr the web service, i.e. yur cmpany name. Pririty set the desired pririty fr this prfile (where 0 is the highest pririty). Scan Interval (sec) specify the desired time interval fr scanning fr new messages in secnds. Results sending parameters: Resend interval (min) - the time Snic PDF Server waits befre it attempts t send a message which was previusly unsuccessful. Enter the desired time in minutes. Maximum number f resending attempts - set the maximum number f attempts t send a message; setting at least 2 attempts is recmmended, because there are ften temprary issues with sending messages are. It is nt recmmended t set this ptin abve 5, since this wuld tend t degrade the perfrmance with sending attempts that are unlikely t wrk. Clne click this buttn in case yu wish t create a similar prfile with nly minr changes; this will make an identical cpy which yu can mdify and quickly create a new prfile Delete click this buttn t delete the prfile Page: 47 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 7.2.2 Managing POP3 Accunts The accunts sectin is used fr creating and managing E-mail accunts which will be mnitred fr the POP3 cnfiguratin. In rder t create a new accunt, chse Accunts frm the menu and click New Email Accunt. Figure 54: Managing Accunts The fllwing windw will be displayed. Figure 55: Creating a new accunt Page: 48 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 The fllwing ptins and parameters are available: Mnitr this Email accunt tick this checkbx t enable mnitring f this email accunt (nce yu have created an accunt, yu can use this ptin t either enable r disable mnitring) Name enter the name f this accunt which will help yu differentiate it frm ther accunts yu create; it is recmmended that yu use the name which will indicate the cnversin frmat i.e. Wrd, Excel, etc. Dmain enter the dmain name f the POP3 server e.g. mail.cmpanyname.cm. Mnitred email enter the email accunt which will be mnitred fr the MS Exchange Prfile which will be used fr sending the files fr prcessing. Passwrd specify the passwrd fr the email accunt Prt - sets the prt used fr receiving E-mails. SSL encryptin check in case SSL encryptin is required. Default Tickets Creatin Jb Ticket File click t specify limit the number f pages which will be cnverted per ticket. Nte: yu can either create a new limits file r use an existing ne; default limit files are lcated in the Default Tickets flder. Clne click this buttn in case yu wish t create a similar prfile with nly minr changes; this will make an identical cpy which yu can mdify and quickly create a new prfile Delete click this buttn t delete the prfile Nte: yu can create as many prfiles as yu need. Page: 49 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 7.2.3 Managing User Restrictins The Snic PDF Server allws yu t restrict prcessing f the files by either allwing r denying the service t specific emails addresses and dmain names. In rder t start applying restrictins, chse User Restrictins frm the tree structure Figure 56: Managing User Restrictins The rest f the prcedure fr managing restrictins is explained in sectin 7.1.1.4. 7.2.4 Setting up SMTP Parameters In rder t start setting up the SMTP parameters, chse that ptin frm the tree structure. Figure 57: Setting up SMTP Page: 50 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 The fllwing ptins and parameters are available: Dmain - specify the SMTP server dmain name, e.g. mail.cmpanyname.cm. User Name enter the e-mail address which will be mnitred by the Snic PDF Server and used fr sending the prcessed files back t the sender f the riginal file. Passwrd enter the SMTP server passwrd (in case the server requires authenticatin). Prt specify the prt which will be used fr sending e-mails. SSL encryptin check this ptin if the server requires an SSL cnnectin Authenticate sme SMTP servers require client authenticatin befre sending e- mails. If this parameter is checked, the user name and passwrd will be used as credentials when cnnecting t the server. Page: 51 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 8 Setting up File Prcessing Flders In rder t start managing the paths t the flders which will be used fr string varius files i.e. rganizing files accrding t their status, pen the cnfiguratin file (Cnfiguratin File - > Open) and click File Prcessing Flders in the tree structure. Figure 58: Setting up File Prcessing Flders The fllwing paths can be setup Path fr Lg Files flder click Brwse r type the desired path t the flder n yur cmputer which will be used fr string lg files. Path fr Failed files flder click Brwse r type the desired path t the flder n yur cmputer which will be used string failed files i.e. input files which culd nt be prcessed. Nte: the riginal file and the crrespnding Jb Ticket file (if applicable) are mved int this flder Path fr Prcessed file flder click Brwse r type the desired path t the flder n yur cmputer which will be used fr string successfully prcessed files (the riginal file will be mved frm the watched flder, t this flder). Nte: this setting is nly applicable in case the Mve t Prcessed Flder ptin has been enabled (see 9) Path fr Wrk Flder - click Brwse r type the desired path t the flder n yur cmputer which will be used fr file prcessing. Nte: The flder des nt have t be lcated n the same drive r cmputer the Snic PDF Server is installed n. Imprtant nte: the Windws Search Indexing must be turned ff fr these flders. Page: 52 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 9 Fine Tuning the File Prcessing In rder t start fine tuning the file prcessing, pen the cnfiguratin file (Cnfiguratin File -> Open) and click Fine Tuning Prcessing in the tree structure. Figure 59: Fine Tuning the File Prcessing The fllwing ptins and parameters are available: Maximum number f files t be prcessed simultaneusly specify the maximum number f files the Snic PDF Server shuld prcess simultaneusly. Nte: the minimum number is 2. Surce file pst-prcessing actin specify the actin Snic PDF Server shuld perfrm after successfully prcessing the files (nte: this ptin applies nly t Watched Flder prcessing) D nthing select this ptin if n actin shuld be perfrmed. Delete select this ptin t delete the file after it has been successfully prcessed. Mve t prcessed flder select this ptin t mve the prcessed file t a designated flder (see sectin 8 fr further infrmatin n hw t setup r mdify this flder). Mve t result flder select this ptin t mve the prcessed file t the default utput flder. Surce file place after failed chse the flder where the surce file will be mved t in case the cnversin has failed lcal failed flder lcal path n every watch flder dialg glbal failed flder glbal path (frm file prcessing flders ) Prcessing timeut use this ptin t specify maximum allwed time fr file prcessing; the value is minutes. Page: 53 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 Nte: if the file prcessing has nt been cmpleted during this time it will be cnsidered unsuccessful. Small-Large file size bundary if checked, this parameter allws prcessing nly ne versized file; if it is unchecked the selectin will be made chrnlgically. Page: 54 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 10 Advanced Methd fr Cllecting Files Except fr the simple methd described in previus sectins, there is als an advanced methd fr cllecting files. When using the simple methd fr clleting and prcessing files, users send a file which shuld be prcessed as an attachment. The email message is sent t the previusly setup receiving address and a previusly specified jb ticket is applied. When using an advanced methd, instead f nly sending the file which shuld be prcessed, the users als send the jb ticket which cntains instructins n hw the attached file shuld be prcessed. The Snic PDF Server will autmatically detect the file which shuld be prcessed as well as the jb ticket and apply it t the attached file. Fr example: Yu have created an email accunt (either POP3 r Exchange) and cnfigured the Snic PDF Server t cnvert Excel t PDF. Using an advanced methd, the users send bth Excel file and the jb ticket t this accunt. The Snic PDF Server will autmatically give pririty t the attached ticket instead f the default cnversin which had been previusly cnfigured. The cnverted file will be sent back t the sender. Page: 55 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 11 Managing Jb Tickets Jb ticket is a set f instructins fr the way a file shuld be cnverted. The jb tickets can be created fr bth creating PDF files and cnverting PDF t ther available frmats. Furthermre, yu can define a jb ticket fr each f the frmats yu wish t cnvert yur files t. The jb tickets are managed by using the Ticket Editr. In rder t start the Ticket Editr, chse Jb Tickets frm the menu. Figure 60: Starting the Ticket Editr The Ticket Editr will be pened. Figure 61: Ticket editr ptins The fllwing ptins and parameters are available: New/Open ptins fr creating r pening. Creatin Ticket the ptin fr making a creatin ticket which will be used fr creating a PDF dcument (see sectin 11.1) Page: 56 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 Save the ptin fr saving the ticket settings s yu culd use it again. Save As the ptin fr saving the ticket settings under a different name. Exit the ptin fr clsing the ticket editr. 11.1 Making a PDF Creatin Jb Ticket (Cnverting t PDF) In rder t make a new creatin ticket i.e. create a PDF file frm the available input frmats, click Jb Tickets in the main menu. The Ticket editr will be started. Once within the Ticket Editr, click New. Figure 62: Creating a cnversin ticket (step 1/2) The page fr managing the ticket settings will be displayed. Figure 63: Making a creatin ticket (step 2/2) The available ptins fr adjusting the ticket settings are rganized in tabs. The fllwing ptins/tabs are available: General the ptin fr managing the general PDF file settings (see sectin 11.1.1) Security the ptin fr managing PDF file security settings (see sectin 11.1.2) Page the ptin fr setting up the PDF file page layut (see sectin 11.1.3) Page: 57 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 Cmpressin the ptin fr managing the PDF file cmpressin settings (see sectin 11.1.4) Fnts the ptin fr managing fnts (see sectin 11.1.5) Clrs the ptin fr managing the clr palette (see sectin 11.1.6) View the ptin fr setting up the initial layut f the PDF upn pening (see sectin 11.1.7) Watermark the ptin fr managing watermarks within the PDF file (see sectin 11.1.8) Wrd/Excel managing settings related t the Wrd and Excel frmats(see sectin 11.1.9) Merging managing the merging ptins (see sectin 11.1.10) 11.1.1 Managing the General PDF File Settings The General tab is displayed by default nce yu chse the Creatin Ticket ptin frm the ticket editr. Figure 64: Managing general creatin ticket settings The fllwing ptins and parameters are available: PDF Cmpatibility chse the desired cmpatibility fr the created PDF file Title enter the title f the PDF file Authr enter the name f the PDF file authr Subject enter the subject f the PDF file Keywrds enter the keywrds fr the PDF file Units chse the desired unit type Page: 58 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 11.1.2 Managing the PDF File Security In rder t start managing the security ptins fr the PDF file, click n the Security tab (Jb Tickets -> New). Figure 65: Managing the PDF File Security The fllwing ptins and parameters are available: Dcument security click t enable the security settings. Nte: this allws yu t make the desired settings and can be switched ff r n when necessary. Encryptin level chse the desired encryptin level. 40 bit (Acrbat 3.0 and later) chse this encryptin level in case yu expect the users t pen the file with Acrbat 3.0 and later. Page: 59 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 128 bit (Acrbat 5.0 and later) - chse this encryptin level in case yu expect the users t pen the file with Acrbat 5.0 and later. Passwrds set the passwrds fr the fllwing actins. Open dcument set the passwrd which will be required fr pening the dcument. Change permissins and passwrds - set the passwrd which will be required fr changing dcument permissins and passwrds. Permissins set the PDF dcument permissins; the fllwing permissins are available (nte: the permissins will nly be available nce yu set any f the tw passwrds abve): Allw printing Allw cpying cntent Allw mdifying dcument Allw adding cmments Permissins (128 bit nly) the fllwing permissins are nly available fr files encrypted using 128 encryptin: Lw-reslutin printing nly check t nly allw lw-reslutin printing f the PDF dcument. Allw cpying cntent fr accessibility check t allw users t cpy cntent frm the PDF dcument. Allw filling in frms check t allw users t fill frms within the PDF dcument. Allw assembling dcument - check t allw users t mdify dcument assembly Units chse the desired unit type Page: 60 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 11.1.3 Managing the Page Settings In rder t start managing the security ptins fr the PDF file, click n the Page tab (Jb Tickets -> New). Figure 66: Managing the Page Settings The fllwing ptins and parameters are available: Page size Page size chse the desired page size Width/Height specify page width and height Reslutin chse the desired DPI reslutin fr the PDF file ASCII85 encde pages click t encde pages using ASCII85 Aut-rtate pages chse the desired ptin fr aut-rtating f the pages Off select this ptin t turn ff aut-rtating Individually rtate current page Cllectively by file rtate all pages Orientatin chse the desired page rientatin Scale chse the default zm fr the PDF file Page: 61 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 11.1.4 Managing the Cmpressin Settings In rder t start managing the security ptins fr the PDF file, click n the Cmpressin tab (Jb Tickets -> New). Figure 67: Managing the Cmpressin Settings Yu can set the cmpressin settings fr the fllwing types f images: Clr images Grayscale images Mnchrme images The available cmpressin settings are: Dwnsample chse the desired methd fr dwnsampling images. Cmpressin - varius bitmap cmpressin algrithms are available (image frmats). Reslutin chse the desired DPI reslutin (10-2400). Quality - applicable nly when cmpressin is set t JPEG. Cmpress text select this ptin t cmpress the text as well. Page: 62 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 11.1.5 Managing the Fnts Settings In rder t start managing the security ptins fr the PDF file, click n the Fnts tab (Jb Tickets -> New). Figure 68: Managing the Fnts Settings The fllwing ptins and parameters are available: Embed all fnts - this ptins frces embedding f all fnts used in the input dcument, as ppsed t referencing definitins f cmmnly used fnts. Nte: selecting this ptin will increase dcument prtability, but als its size. Subset fnts when percentage f characters used is less than - this ptin is actually a sub ptin f Embed all fnts ptin. It allws yu t mit the characters which are nt used in the actual dcument. Page: 63 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 11.1.6 Managing the Clrs Settings In rder t start managing the security ptins fr the PDF file, click n the Clrs tab (Jb Tickets -> New). Figure 69: Managing the Clrs Settings The available ptin fr managing clrs is: Cnvert CMYK images t RGB check this ptin t cnvert clr palettes fr the images frm CMYK palette t RGB palette. 11.1.7 Managing the View Settings Use these settings t define the default layut f the PDF dcument upn pening the file, e.g. the starting page r the default zm level. In rder t start managing the security ptins fr the PDF file, click n the View tab (Jb Tickets -> New). Page: 64 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 Figure 70: Managing the View Settings The fllwing ptins and parameters are available: Layut and Magnificatin Navigatin tab chse the desired ptin frm the drpdwn menu: Nrmal view Outline pane Thumbnail pane Fullscreen Fullscreen if yu chse fullscreen, the fllwing ptins will becme available in this drpdwn menu: Nrmal view Outline pane Thumbnail pane Page layut chse the desired page layut Single Page One Clumn Tw Clumns, first page n the left Tw Clumns, first page n the right Page: 65 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 Magnificatin the fllwing ptins fr setting the desired dcument magnificatin are available: Windw Optin Custm - enter the desired magnificatin fr the using percents Fit windw chse t fit the dcument magnificatin accrding t the windw size Fit width - chse t fit the dcument magnificatin accrding t the available width Resize windw t first page size select this ptin t resize the PDF windw t the size f the first page in the dcument. Center windw n screen use this ptin t center the page within the PDF reader. Shw dcument title select this ptin t shw the dcument title User Interface Optins Hide menubar select this ptin t hide the menubar in the PDF dcument. Hide tlbars select this ptin t hide the tlbar in the PDF dcument. Hide windw cntrls besides tlbar each PDF reader cntains additinal user interface elements; use this ptin t either hide r shw these elements. Page: 66 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 11.1.8 Managing Watermarks In rder t start managing the watermark settings fr the PDF file, click n the Watermark tab (Jb Tickets -> New). Figure 71: Managing the Watermark Settings The fllwing ptins and parameters are available: Watermarks this part f the windw cntains previusly created watermarks as well as infrmatin n the watermark type and the cntents (whether it is a text watermark r image, image lcatin, text used, etc). The fllwing ptins are available fr managing watermarks: Mve up - the ptin fr mving the selected watermark up; use this ptin t determine the layut f different watermarks i.e. what will be displayed in frnt and what in the backgrund. Mve dwn - the ptin fr mving the selected watermark dwn Add - click this buttn t create a new watermark (see belw fr further infrmatin) Remve - the ptin fr deleting a watermark Watermark type - there are tw types f watermarks yu can chse frm: Text chse text t specify text watermark (see sectin 11.1.8.1) File the fllwing tw subtypes fr the file watermark are available: Image chse this ptin if yu want t display an image as a watermark (see sectin 11.1.8.2) PDF chse this ptin t display anther PDF as a watermark during creatin. Page: 67 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 11.1.8.1 Creating a Text Watermark In rder t create a text watermark, click Add and chse ptin Text frm the Watermark type menu. Figure 72: Creating a text watermark The fllwing ptins and parameters are available: General manage the general text watermark settings. Opacity enter the desired value fr the watermark pacity. Pages the Snic PDF server allws yu t chse the pages which will display the watermark; use this field t specify thse pages. As backgrund select this ptin t display the watermark in the backgrund. Appearance Subtype chse the desired subtype fr this watermark: Text chse this ptin t display custm text as a watermark (nte: if yu chse this ptin, enter the desired wrds int Text field). Page number chse this ptin t display the page number as a watermark. Frmat chse the desired frmat fr displaying the page number as a watermark. # - displays the current page number as a watermark. # f amunt displays the current page number as well as the ttal number f pages; fr example, the 32 nd page f the Page: 68 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 100 page dcument wuld display the fllwing watermark: 32 f 100. # /amunt same as abve but shws slash instead f the wrd f: 32 / 100. Page # - displays the wrd Page fllwed by a current page number as a watermark, e.g. Page 32 Page # f amunt displays the current page number as well as the ttal number f pages; fr example, the 32 nd page f the 100 page dcument wuld display the fllwing watermark: Page 32 f 100. Text enter the text which shuld be displayed as watermark (e.g. Cnfidential r Intern use nly r any ther text yu wish t display as watermark). Fnt chse the desired fnt fr the watermark. Size set the desired fnt size. Angle specify the desired angle fr displaying the watermark (e.g. 45 t display the watermark at 45 degrees). Clr chse the text clr. Psitin set the watermark psitin. Margins specify the desired margins. 11.1.8.2 Creating an Image Watermark In rder t create an image watermark, click this icn and chse ptin File frm the Watermark type menu. After chsing file, the Image ptin will becme available in the Subtype menu. Figure 73: Creating an Image Watermark Page: 69 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 The fllwing ptins and parameters are available: Subtype chse Image Path click this icn t chse the desired image frm yur cmputer. Fill whle page click this ptin t have the image fill the whle page Keep aspect rati use this ptin t keep the image aspect rati. Width/Height set the desired width and height fr the image. Angle specify the desired angle fr displaying the watermark (e.g. 45 t display the watermark at 45 degrees). Psitin f the center enter hrizntal and vertical psitin by entering the desired values (nte: use the units in the bttm t chse the desired unit type). General manage the general text watermark settings. Opacity enter the desired value fr the watermark pacity. Pages the Snic PDF server allws yu t chse the pages which will display the watermark; use this field t specify thse pages. As backgrund select this ptin t display the watermark in the backgrund. 11.1.9 Managing the Wrd/Excel Settings In rder t start managing the Wrd/Excel settings fr the PDF file, click n the Wrd/Excel tab (Jb Tickets -> Creatin Ticket -> New). Figure 74: Managing the Wrd/Excel Settings The fllwing ptins and parameters are available: MS Office Wrd/Excel Add links t PDF file Add bkmarks t PDF file Add cmments t PDF file Cnvert headings t bkmarks MS Office Excel Cnvert entire Excel wrkbk Page: 70 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 11.1.10 Merging Multiple Files int ne PDF The Snic PDF Server allws yu t merge several files int ne PDF. In rder t start setting up files which will be merged, click n the Merging tab (Jb Tickets -> Creatin Ticket -> New). Figure 75: Managing the Merging Settings The windw is divided int tw sectins: Befre PDF Creatin this sectin shuld be used fr specifying files which shuld be merged and placed befre the file yu wish t cnvert. After PDF Creatin this sectin shuld be used fr specifying files which shuld be merged and placed after the file yu wish t cnvert. The fllwing ptins are available in bth sectins: Add - click t add files which shuld be merged Nte: yu can uplad multiple files at nce by selecting mre than ne file. Remve - the ptin fr deleting an added file. Mve up - the ptin fr mving the selected file up. Mve dwn - the ptin fr mving the selected file dwn. Page: 71 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 12 Managing the Snic PDF Server Cnfiguratins The Snic PDF Servers stres all cnfiguratin settings int a file called PDFServer.cfg. Befre yu can start managing any f the prgram settings yu need t lad this cnfiguratin file first. By default there is nly ne cnfiguratin, called default, but the Snic PDF Server allws yu t create multiple cnfiguratins and use them as needed. Figure 76: Managing the Snic PDF Server Cnfiguratins (1/2) In the screensht abve, the cnfiguratin file PDFSever.cfg has been laded using the Open ptin frm the Cnfiguratin File. The tree structure n the left displays all available cnfiguratins, while the pull dwn menu n the right can be used t apply the desired cnfiguratin. Once yu select a cnfiguratin within the tree structure, further ptins fr that cnfiguratin will becme available. Figure 77: Managing the Snic PDF Server Cnfiguratins (2/2) The fllwing ptins and parameters are available: Cnfiguratin name yu can use this field t rename the desired cnfiguratin Page: 72 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 Clne click this buttn t create a cpy f the current cnfiguratin and save it under a different name; this allws yu t create several cnfiguratins and mdify them t yur preferences; every time yu lad the main cnfiguratin file (PDFServer.cfg) yu will be able t chse the desired cnfiguratin. Delete click this buttn t delete the desired cnfiguratin. 12.1 Creating a Backup f the Main Cnfiguratin File In rder t create a backup f the main cnfiguratin file i.e. PDFServer.cfg, just save it under a different name using the Save As ptin in the Cnfiguratin File menu. Figure 78: Creating a backup f the main cnfiguratin file The cpy f the PDFServer.cfg file will be created (which can be called anything, e.g. PDFServerBackup.cfg). In rder t restre this versin just rename it back t PDFServer.cfg because that is a default name fr the main cnfiguratin file. Page: 73 / 74
Snic PDF Server 3.0 13 Mnitring Onging Jbs The Snic PDF Server allws yu t mnitr nging jbs and their status as well as cancel running jbs. In rder t start mnitring jbs, click Mnitr in the main menu and then click Start Mnitring. Figure 79: Cnnecting t nging jbs If any jbs are currently in prgress, the management cnsle will display them. Figure 80: Detailed jb infrmatin The fllwing infrmatin is available in bth categries: Status line - the first line within bth categries displays detailed infrmatin i.e. status abut each jb: Running the number f currently running jbs (nte: yu can cancel any currently running jb by right clicking the desired jb and chsing ptin Cancel; this jb will have the status Abrted). Waiting the number f jbs waiting fr prcessing. Successful the ttal number f successful jbs. Failed the ttal number f unsuccessful jbs. Individual jbs belw the status line, the Snic PDF Server lists all files which are waiting t be prcessed, currently running jbs as well as unsuccessful jbs; each line displays the name f the prcessed file as well as the status f the jb. Page: 74 / 74