Configuring Adapters 

Use

You want to edit your form using an asynchronous connection, or the design of the form template requires just this.

You can transfer forms in two ways:

§         Using a synchronous connection:

The form is always sent through the HTTP protocol for further processing.

§         Using an asynchronous connection

The form can initially be accessed through the HTTP protocol. However, after being processed, the user sends the form back as an e-mail attachment. An asynchronous connection enables you to edit the form in offline mode.

For more information, see:

Exposing Interactive Forms as Callable Objects

Exposing Composite Forms as Callable Objects

An adapter is a module ensuring the connection between the GP framework and the service that provides the form (such as ADS). Using the function described here, you can configure the adapter communication settings required for an asynchronous connection.

Procedure

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       1.      Navigate to Administration → Composite Forms → Configure Adapters.

       2.      Select the adapter for SAP Composite Forms by Adobe:

○       Adobe-based Form – for interactive forms

○       Adapter based on Java– for composite forms

       3.      To specify connection settings, create a new entry or modify an existing entry. Set the following parameters:

Overview of Adapter Parameters for Forms

Parameter	Description
Protocol	Choose between the following e-mail protocols: ·        imap4. ·        pop3.
Server	Enter the mail server to receive the form.
Mailbox Folder	Enter the name of the mailbox folder, from which emails are retrieved.
User name	Enter your user data.
Password	Enter your user data.
Confirm	Confirm your user data.
Client	Enter the name part of your e-mail address, that is, everything that comes before the at sign (@). john.smith
Domain	Enter the domain part of your e-mail address, that is, everything following the at sign (@). @company.com

       4.      To initiate a communication connection, choose Start.

       5.      To view the current status of the connection, choose Refresh.

       6.      You can delete an entry by choosing Delete.