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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

  • Stamping and Watermarking

    PDF documents can be stamped and watermarked, see the Stamping reference.

  • Merging of Documents

    Documents with DIST_TYPE = MERGE are merged into one PDF document, refer to Merge Documents into One PDF.

  • Zipping of Documents

    Documents with DIST_TYPE = ZIP are archived into one ZIP file, refer to Archive Documents in a ZIP File.

  • Classification-Controlled Merging and Zipping

    DIST_TYPE is 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 WantMergeBookmarks.

  • Preserved Digital Signatures and Hyperlinks

    Digital signatures and hyperlinks within PDF documents are kept during processing.

  • PDF Adapt

    Converts PDF documents to the PDF/A standard, refer to Configure PDF Adapt.

Distribution

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

  • REST API

    PLOSSYS Distribution Engine receives distribution orders via REST, for integration with SAP DDD or other third-party solutions, see Architecture Overview.

  • 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.

  • OData Communication with SAP S/4HANA

    Check-out and reply can use OData instead of RFC, refer to Connect SAP via OData (S/4HANA).

  • Cover and Trailer Sheet Creation

    Cover sheets and trailer sheets can be created and optionally stamped.

  • Missing Sheet Creation

    Missing sheets can replace documents that could not be retrieved, and can optionally be stamped.

  • Directory Structure Creation

    Directory structures can be created for digitally distributed files. Refer to Create a Folder Structure.

Operation

  • Additional Server for Load Balancing and Failover

    An additional server can be added for load balancing and failover.

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