When you simulate a document of a batch record or display it from the archive, the document is temporarily stored in a local file on your computer. This file is deleted when you exit the document.
In this IMG activity, you define the physical path under which the document is stored. This definition is platform-specific. To comply with the security regulations laid down in the guidelines on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for the pharmaceutical industry, we recommend using a protected directory.
Cross-Client Maintenance of File Names and Paths .