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Use
Note

When generating protocols, only entries for displaying documents are created.

You can create a standard protocol. In this case, entries for document classes DOC, PDF, TIF, HTM, and XLS are generated. The application registered for the relevant document class is started when you display.

You can also generate individual entries for the following applications and the corresponding document classes:

Application

Document Classes

MS Word

DOC

MS Excel

XLS

Wang Imaging for Windows NT

TIF, BMP

Graphic Converter for Apple Macintosh

TIF

MS Internet Explorer

TIF, DOC, XLS, PDF, HTM, GIF, JPG
Prerequisites

You must have created a protocol.

Process

Individual Entries

  1. You must make specifications regarding:

    • Application and/or

    • Document type

  2. You can then make specifications regarding:

    • Displaying the local document

    • Executing the application

    • Using EXECUTE or

    • Using OLE

  3. Default values are suggested by the system for the document class and the display function.

  4. You can change these default values or have the system make the respective entries using Generate.

Result

The system has generated the entries for your protocol in accordance with your individual requirements.