Feature Overview¶
This page gives an overview of the most important features of PLOSSYS Distribution Engine. For architectural details, refer to Architecture Overview.
Document Processing¶
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Stamping and Watermarking
PDF documents can be stamped and watermarked, see the Stamping reference.
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Merging of Documents
Documents with
DIST_TYPE = MERGEare merged into one PDF document, refer to Merge Documents into One PDF. -
Zipping of Documents
Documents with
DIST_TYPE = ZIPare archived into one ZIP file, refer to Archive Documents in a ZIP File. -
Classification-Controlled Merging and Zipping
DIST_TYPEis set per file, so merging and zipping can be controlled per document instead of only per job, refer to Configure Document Processing. -
Preserved Bookmarks
Bookmarks are kept when merging documents, controlled via
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Preserved Digital Signatures and Hyperlinks
Digital signatures and hyperlinks within PDF documents are kept during processing.
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PDF Adapt
Converts PDF documents to the PDF/A standard, refer to Configure PDF Adapt.
Distribution¶
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Distribution to File System
Refer to Configure Fileout.
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Distribution as E-Mail Attachment
Refer to Configure E-mail.
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Print via PLOSSYS Output Engine
Refer to Connect to PLOSSYS Output Engine. PLOSSYS Output Engine does not ship with PLOSSYS Distribution Engine, refer to Architecture Overview.
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Distribution via SEAL Operator/Web Portal
Refer to Connect to SEAL Operator/Web Portal. The SEAL Operator/Web Portal license is not included, refer to Architecture Overview or the SEAL Operator documentation.
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Back-Archiving to SAP
Distributed documents can be re-archived to SAP, see the SAP Archiving reference.
Caution - not a standard channel
Project-specific distribution channels such as SharePoint, Cryptshare, or Kiteworks are offered as project-specific solutions only, not as a standard part of PLOSSYS Distribution Engine. Licenses for these channels must be provided by the customer.
Integration¶
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REST API
PLOSSYS Distribution Engine receives distribution orders via REST, for integration with SAP DDD or other third-party solutions, see Architecture Overview.
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Printing Without Interruption in Correct Order
Documents belonging to one job are printed in correct order, without interruption by other jobs on the same printer, refer to Printing Without Interruption.
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OData Communication with SAP S/4HANA
Check-out and reply can use OData instead of RFC, refer to Connect SAP via OData (S/4HANA).
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Cover and Trailer Sheet Creation
Cover sheets and trailer sheets can be created and optionally stamped.
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Missing Sheet Creation
Missing sheets can replace documents that could not be retrieved, and can optionally be stamped.
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Directory Structure Creation
Directory structures can be created for digitally distributed files. Refer to Create a Folder Structure.
Operation¶
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Additional Server for Load Balancing and Failover
An additional server can be added for load balancing and failover.