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Appendix A Understanding the External Document Connector 31
Appendix A
Understanding the
External Document Connector
Overview of the External Document Connector
The External Document Connector (EDC) is a module for the
RightFax server that monitors the MFP repository folder for
documents to process and transmit. The External Document
Connector processes documents using a set of steps called a
“DataFlow.” The DataFlow is comprised of several distinct
processes called “FlowPoints.” Each FlowPoint monitors a specific
folder for fax documents, acts on the documents, and then passes
them on to the next FlowPoint.
Using the EDC Monitor
The External Document Connector includes a management tool
called the External Document Connector Monitor (EDC Monitor).
Use the EDC Monitor to monitor the status of the connectors and
processors under the control of the EDC, add and delete
processor services, and configure the EDC components.
Caution The EDC Monitor application does not display errors that
occur with individual processors. It will only report specific job files that
have encountered errors. To check for errors in the External Document
Connector’s processors, you must review the Event Log.
To run the EDC Monitor program, select Start > Programs >
RightFax EDC Monitor. The EDC Monitor program window
opens.
Figure 3.17 The External Document Connector Monitor
Installed MFP Module extensions are listed in the top left pane, and
the DataFlow and individual FlowPoints are displayed in the bottom
left pane. In the top right pane, all of the processors that are