NetDisc. U s e r s G u i d e

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1 NetDisc U s e r s G u i d e

2 Introduction NetDisc utilizes any Rimage system to automatically record pre-defined products that are disc based. Using a database, NetDisc assigns an ISO image and label file to a single product ID. Jobs are submitted via local web interface, database connection, or XML formatted with the desired product ID, number of copies, and up to five merge field data strings. NetDisc processes the incoming request and submits the job to a Rimage system for production. Requirements Windows 2000 or XP 5MB free disk space for program files Rimage Producer II, III, DL, and all N series running Rimage software version 7.0 and above IIS (Internet Information Services) Installed for optional Web Interface Package Contents NetDisc installation CD This Manual Licensing NetDisc is licensed for use on a single control center (server) Installing NetDisc NetDisc should be installed on a computer already running a Rimage software suite, such as directly on a control center or separate messaging arbitration server. Simply run the installer executable (setup.exe) from the installation CD and follow the on-screen instructions. NetDisc setup will auto-detect the Rimage software suite type and choose the correct messaging type (version 7 or 8). IIS must be installed before running setup if installing the optional NetDisc Web interface. PHP server is required and is automatically installed by NetDisc. NetDisc uses multiple folders on the Control Center for proper operation: C:\Program Files\ Discrete Technologies\NetDisc for Windows Program Files C:\NetDisc NetDisc Database and Log Files D:\Rimage\Merge Merge Record Staging 2

3 Initial Configuration NetDisc requires product registration after installation. It may be used for up to 30 days in full-function trial mode. After 30 days NetDisc will cease to function if it is not registered. To register NetDisc: Every time NetDisc runs you will be prompted to register. Click on Yes to continue Click on Generate Click on Copy to Clipboard Paste the XML Request Code block into an with your contact information and serial number provided to you when you purchased the software and send to Put NetDisc Registration in the Subject line An Activation Code will be ed back to you Paste the activation code from the into the lower block Click on Activate Once NetDisc has been installed, open the program and click on the Configuration button. There are various configuration options on this window, which are described below by section. General Settings Database file path defines the folder to keep the NetDisc product and job database Log file defines the path and filename for the NetDisc log function Start NetDisc Server checkbox automatically starts job processing when NetDisc is executed 3

4 POP3 and SMTP Server Settings To send orders to NetDisc via , enable the Retrieve ed orders option and provide mail account settings. This option requires a dedicated account on a POP3 server. If this option is disabled, NetDisc will operate in database/web submit mode only. Rimage Messaging Setup ems server name defines the Rimage messaging host name (localhost is default) Client ID is the identifier for this particular NetDisc installation Path to Rimage folder defines the path of the Rimage folder (usually C:\Rimage or E:\Rimage). Auto-detected on first NetDisc start Job priority defines the priority of jobs sent to the Rimage system Use round robin collation sends entire orders to alternating autoloaders. To enable, check the box and set the number of autoloaders connected to the control center. This option is only available for orders sent through ; other order sources default to autoloader 1 Product Configuration Once NetDisc has been installed, open the product database by clicking on Products... at the main window. To define a new product click on Add Product and enter the following information: Product ID is the product identifier 32 character limit Disc ID is the disc number in a multi-disc set. To create a multi disc set, enter the same ProductID for each disc and increment this number. When the ProductID is requested, all discs in the set will be produced Title outputs the title of the product as a merge field. Helpful if using a fixed design template Product Type sets the target media, CD, DVD, or DVD-DL Image File defines the location of the ISO image and path for the product Label File defines the location of the label file and path associated with this product 4

5 Formatting NetDisc relies on XML embedded in for job submission. Use the sample file Sample_XML.txt in the Samples folder under Program Files\Discrete Technologies\NetDisc for Windows as a guide. Sample XML: <!DOCTYPE NetDiscOrder SYSTEM "C:\NetDisc\NetDiscOrder_12.dtd"> <NetDiscOrder OrderId="yourorderid"> <MergeField FieldNum="1">Joe Consumer</MergeField> <MergeField FieldNum="2">12345 Maple Ct</MergeField> <MergeField FieldNum="3">Suite 999</MergeField> <MergeField FieldNum="4">Anywhere, ZZ 12345</MergeField> <MergeField FieldNum="5">COUNTRY</MergeField> <Product>yourproduct1</Product> <Product Copies="2">yourproduct2</Product> </NetDiscOrder> must be sent as plaintext, and only one order per is allowed. The OrderID must be unique (usually generated automatically by an e-commerce system). MergeField data may be an address or any custom information to be printed on each disc label for this order. All MergeField data is passed through to a label merge file automatically, and merge field use is determined by whether the individual fields exist on the target label. Product is the name of the desired product from the product table. An unlimited number of products and copies per product are allowed. Label Design Sample NetDisc labels are provided in the Samples folder under Program Files\Discrete Technologies\NetDisc for Windows for the different Rimage printer types available. A sample merge file is also included to aid in creating a custom label. There are a total of seven merge fields that NetDisc outputs into a Rimage merge file. Any unused merge fields may be omitted from the label design. Merge field output from NetDisc includes: [Field 1] Order ID [Field 2] Product ID [Field 3] Disc Title [Field 4] Disc Format [Field 5] Disc Number (outputs as Disc x of y) [Fields 6-10] Data from merge fields 1-5 (as defined by the job order) 5

6 Using NetDisc To produce a job with NetDisc, ensure that the program is running and the job processing button is started (green). When sending a job via , mail is checked as defined by the interval defined in the Configuration window. Direct database entries and web submissions are handled every 30 seconds. To send an , create a new message using the sample NetDisc XML, replacing the product ID, order number, and merge field data with your own. Send the to the NetDisc account with no subject. The will be checked at the next interval as defined in the configuration screen. Jobs may also be submitted by database connection or the NetDisc web interface (see next section). All jobs in process will be displayed in the upper window inside of NetDisc; all completed jobs will be displayed in the lower window. Double-click on a job to display its details. Job information displayed is saved in the NetDisc database and is accessible by Microsoft Access when NetDisc is not running (see C:\NetDisc\NetDisc.mdb). If any errors are generated, double-click on the job to display the error code and status. NetDisc Database Connection To send a job directly to the NetDisc queue, connect to the database via DAO and emulate the entries made via the web interface. 6

7 NetDisc Web Interface The NetDisc web interface makes entering a job easy when manual entry is required. Open a web browser and point it to name]/netdisc to open the main page. Use the navigation at the left side to view active jobs, submit jobs, view the product table, and view NetDisc system status and configuration. NetDisc system configuration is not changeable from the web interface. 7

8 NetDisc Upgrade Information NetDisc 1.3 incorporates bug fixes, new features, and database reliability improvements. Critical XML Changes NetDisc now supports ordering multiple products per /orderid. The XML format embedded in all orders must be updated to reflect the new DTD format. The ProductID variable present in the original XML is now replaced with <Product> and moved to the end of the XML block. This allows for multiple products per order. To specify multiple copies per product, add the Copies variable to the Product variable: <Product Copies= 2 > Sample of Updated XML: <!DOCTYPE NetDiscOrder SYSTEM "C:\NetDisc\NetDiscOrder_12.dtd"> <NetDiscOrder OrderId="yourorderid"> <MergeField FieldNum="1">Joe Consumer</MergeField> <MergeField FieldNum="2">12345 Maple Ct</MergeField> <MergeField FieldNum="3">Suite 999</MergeField> <MergeField FieldNum="4">Anywhere, ZZ 12345</MergeField> <MergeField FieldNum="5">COUNTRY</MergeField> <Product>yourproduct1</Product> <Product Copies="2">yourproduct2</Product> </NetDiscOrder> Database Upgrade When upgrading from NetDisc 1.0, it is necessary to upgrade the existing database to support version 1.3. On first launch after installing 1.3, you will be prompted to upgrade the database. All database upgrade operations are done automatically, and no user intervention is required. Before upgrading, be sure to back up your current NetDisc database. 8

9 Label Merge Update The label merge field output has changed to accommodate disc sets. Be sure to update existing label designs using the new fields as described below: [Field 1] Order ID [Field 2] Product ID [Field 3] Disc Title [Field 4] Disc Format [Field 5] Disc Number (outputs as Disc x of y) [Fields 6-10] Data from merge fields 1-5 (as defined by the job order) Upgrade Procedure Note the current NetDisc configuration settings Un-install the current version of NetDisc using the uninstall link, located under the NetDisc group in the Start -> Programs menu Back up the NetDisc database, typically located in C:\NetDisc\NetDisc.mdb Install NetDisc normally Re-enter previous NetDisc configuration settings Answer Yes at the database upgrade prompt Once the database upgrade is completed, NetDisc will run normally Double-check all NetDisc configuration settings Make changes to the XML block embedded in s as described above 9

10 Copyright Information Copyright 2008 Discrete Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. The instructions given in this manual are generalized for installation on most computers. While every effort has been made to describe any differences in machines, not all machines or setups can be addressed in this manual. If problems are experienced while installing this product, or if any questions arise about its operation, please contact us. Discrete Technologies, Inc. cannot be held responsible for loss of data as a result of the fitness of this product for a particular purpose. To report errors or omissions in this manual, contact us at (703) or send an to support@discretetech.com. This manual, as well as the software described in it, is furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of such license. The information contained in this manual is furnished for informational use only and is subject to change without notice. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording, or otherwise, without the prior permission of Discrete Technologies, Inc. NetDisc is a trademark of Discrete Technologies, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows 2000, and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. This document and the software it describes are produced exclusively in the United States of America. Sixth Edition May 2008 Software Version

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