27 Using the COM API for Integration
This chapter describes Microsoft Component Object Model (COM) integration. Oracle WebCenter Content Server utilizes a COM-based API, which provides the capability to call functionality from within a COM environment.
This chapter includes the following sections:
27.1 About the COM API
You can use a COM interface to integrate Content Management with Microsoft environments and applications. An ActiveX control and an OCX component are provided as interface options to gain access to the content and content management functions within Content Server. Additionally, you can communicate with ODMA-aware applications through a COM interface.
27.2 Calling Content Server Services with the IntradocClient OCX component
An Object Linking and Embedding Control Extension (OCX) control is provided for connecting to a remote Content Server instance and executing Content Server services. The IdcClient OCX control is used within a Windows Visual Basic development environment to gain access to the content and content management functions within Content Server.
You can call Content Server services with the IdcClient OCX control. The IdcClient.ocx
control is used to connect to a remote Content Server instance and perform typical server functions.
Note:
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A Visual Basic or Visual C++ development environment is required for using the IdcClient OCX component.
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For more information about Intradoc, see Oracle Fusion Middleware Java API Reference for Oracle WebCenter Content Remote Intradoc Client (RIDC).
27.2.1 OCX Interface
The IntradocClient OCX component is used within a Windows Visual Basic development environment to gain access to the content and content management functions within Content Server. The OCX integration is designed to call services in a visual development environment, or to connect to a remote Content Server instance.
The IntradocClient OCX component provides functionality that you can access with a method call. Methods perform actions and often return results. Information is passed to methods using parameters. Some functions do not take parameters; some functions take one parameter; some take several.
The IntradocClient OCX component requires a username and password to execute the commands. The user must have the appropriate permissions to execute the commands. Some commands will require an administrative access level, other commands may require only write permission.
Outside of the init
and connection
managing methods, all methods use the serialized HDA format for communication. The returned serialized HDA format string contains information about the success or failure of the command. The StatusCode
will be negative if a failure occurs, and StatusMessage
indicates the error.
27.2.2 IdcClient OCX Description
IdcClient is an ActiveX control that allows a program to perform actions such as executing a service and retrieving file path information. The IdcClient control is also a wrapper for the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser.
The IdcClient OCX control is designed to use the Unicode standard and in most cases exchanges data with Content Server in UTF-8 format. Unicode uses two bytes (16 bits) of storage per character and can represent characters used in a wide range of languages (for example, English, Japanese, Arabic). Since English language ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) characters only require one byte (8 bits), when an ASCII character is represented the upper byte of each Unicode character is zero.
See the Unicode Consortium on the Web for additional information about the Unicode standard at http://www.unicode.org
.
Note:
IdcClient OCX is built atop the Microsoft Layer for Unicode, which allows Unicode applications to run on Win9x platforms. When distributing the IdcClient OCX Control on 9x platforms, the "unicows.dll" must also be distributed. This companion DLL cannot be distributed on Windows-based systems.
In most cases, the methods use the serialized HDA format for communication. A serialized HDA format is a Java method used for communication. The returned serialized HDA
format string contains information about the success or failure of the command.
The IdcClient OCX control provides functionality that can be performed with a method call. Methods perform actions and often return results. Information is passed to methods using parameters. Some functions do not take parameters; some functions take one parameter; some take several. For example, a function with two parameters passed as strings would use this format:
Function(Parameter As String, Parameter As String) As String
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IdcClient OCX enables users to write client applications to execute services. The OCX control takes name/value pairs containing commands and parameters and calls the specified services. Execution results are passed back to the calling program.
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IdcClient OCX requires a user name and password to execute the commands. The user must have the appropriate permissions to execute the commands. Some commands will require an administrative access level, other commands may require only write permission.
27.2.2.1 OCX Events
Events are executed when the user or server performs an action. For example:
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The
IntradocBrowserPost
event executes every time a user submits a form from within a browser. -
The
IntradocServerResponse
event executes after the server completes a requested action.
27.2.2.2 OCX Methods
The Visual Basic Standard Controls provide methods that are common to every Visual Basic development environment. In addition, the IdcClient OCX control provides methods that are private and unique to this specific control. These methods are used to perform or initiate an action rather than setting a characteristic.
For example:
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The
AboutBox()
method launches the About box containing product version information. -
The
GoCheckinPage
method checks in a new content item or a content item revision.
27.2.2.3 OCX Properties
Properties describe or format an object and can be modified with code or by using the property window in the Visual Basic development environment. Properties describe the basic characteristic of an object.
For example:
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The
UserName
property provides the assigned user name. -
The
WorkingDir
property specifies the location where downloaded files are placed.
27.2.2.4 IdcClient OCX Interface
The IdcClient OCX control is used within a Windows Visual Basic development environment to gain access to the content and content management functions within Content Server. The OCX integration is designed to call services in a visual development environment, or to connect to a remote Content Server instance.
In most cases, methods use the serialized HDA format for communication. The returned serialized HDA format string contains information about the success or failure of the command. The StatusCode
will be negative if a failure occurs, and StatusMessage
will indicate the error. If the returned HDA does not contain a StatusCode
parameter, the service call succeeded.
27.2.3 IdcClient OCX Control Setup
You can set up the IdcClient OCX component and create a visual interface in the Microsoft Visual Basic development environment.
27.2.3.1 Setting Up the IdcClient OCX Component
Follow these steps to set up the IdcClient OCX component in the Microsoft Visual Basic development environment:
27.2.3.2 Creating a Visual Interface
The following procedure for creating a visual interface is based on the assumption that a Visual Basic project has been created and the IdcClient OCX control has been placed in the list of controls. For more information, see Setting Up the IdcClient OCX Component.
Follow these steps to build a basic visual interface:
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Select the control, and draw it on the Visual Basic form.
Figure 27-1 shows the IdcClient OCX control.
Figure 27-1 OCX Control Drawn on a Visual Basic Form
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From the drop-down list of the Properties window, choose IdcClient OCX.
If the Properties window is not currently displayed, select View, and then choose Properties Window from the main menu.
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Rename the IdcClient OCX control IdcClientCtrl.
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Define HostCgiUrl to reference the
iss_idc_cgi.dll
for your particular instance.For example:
http://testserver/intradoc-cgi/iss_idc_cgi.dll
Figure 27-2 shows this URL as the value of HostCgiUrl.
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On the form, draw a text box, and name it
CgiUrl
. -
For the Text field, enter the HostCgiUrl value as the text to be displayed, such as
http://testserver/intradoc-cgi/iss_idc_cgi.dll
.Figure 27-3 shows this URL as the Text value.
Figure 27-3 Edited CgiUrl TextBox Properties
Description of "Figure 27-3 Edited CgiUrl TextBox Properties" -
On the form, draw a text box, and name it
Command
. -
Clear the entry for the Text field (leave blank), and set MultiLine to
True
.Figure 27-4 shows a MultiLine value.
Figure 27-4 Edited Command TextBox Properties
Description of "Figure 27-4 Edited Command TextBox Properties" -
On the form, draw a text box, and name it
Response
. -
Clear the entry for the Text field (leave blank).
Figure 27-5 shows field values for a
Response
text box.Figure 27-5 Edited Response TextBox Properties
Description of "Figure 27-5 Edited Response TextBox Properties" -
On the form, draw a button, and name it
SendPostCommand
. -
For the Caption field, enter
Send Post Command
as the text to be displayed.Figure 27-6 shows a Caption value to be displayed on a
SendPostCommand
button.Figure 27-6 Edited SendPostCommand CommandButton Properties
Description of "Figure 27-6 Edited SendPostCommand CommandButton Properties" -
On the form, select View, and then choose Code.
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Select SendPostCommand, and then click the drop-down lists and modify the code to perform these actions:
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Set the Host Cgi URL value.
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Issue the command.
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(Optional) Replace LF with CRLF to make the presentation in the edit control more readable.
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Display the response.
Modify the code as follows:
Dim R As String IdcClientCtrl.HostCgiUrl = CgiUrl.Text R = IdcClientCtrl.1.SendPostCommand(Command.Text) R = Replace(R, vbLf, vbCrLf Response.Text = R
Figure 27-7 shows the code modifications.
Figure 27-7 Edited SendPostCommand_Click Code
Description of "Figure 27-7 Edited SendPostCommand_Click Code" -
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Choose Form and then Load from the drop-down lists, and add the following lines to set the login prompt for the Content Server instance:
IdcClientCtrl.UseBrowserLoginPrompt = True IdcClientCtrl.UseProgressDialog = True
Figure 27-8 shows the modified code.
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(Optional) Add appropriate descriptive labels, such as Cgi Url, Command, and Response
Figure 27-9 shows a form with descriptive labels.
Figure 27-9 Visual Interface with a Descriptive Label
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Select Run, and then choose Start to test the visual interface.
Figure 27-10 shows a successful test result.
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Enter a formatted command in the Command field.
Figure 27-11 shows the
ADD_USER
command to add a user.For more information about the
ADD_USER
service, see ADD_USER in Oracle Fusion Middleware Services Reference for Oracle WebCenter Content.Figure 27-11 Visual Interface with Defined Command
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Click the Send Post Command button to execute the command. The returned results are displayed in the Response field.
Figure 27-12 shows some returned results.
Figure 27-12 Visual Interface with Returned Results
Description of "Figure 27-12 Visual Interface with Returned Results"
To verify the command:
- In a web browser, log in to Content Server as an administrator.
- From the Administration tray or menu, choose Desktop Client Apps.
- Click User Admin. The app launches and displays the added user (for example,
user99
).
27.2.4 IdcClient Events
Events are executed when the user or server performs an action. The following IdcClient OCX events are available:
27.2.4.1 IntradocBeforeDownload
Executes before a file is downloaded.
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Initiates the server actions and updates required before a download.
Parameters
The event passes these parameters:
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ByVal
params
As String -
cancelDownload
As Boolean
27.2.4.2 IntradocBrowserPost
Executes every time a form is submitted from within a browser.
Parameters
The event passes these parameters:
-
ByVal
url
As String -
ByVal
params
As String -
cancelPost
As Boolean
27.2.4.3 IntradocBrowserStateChange
Executes whenever the browser state changes.
Parameters
The event passes these parameters:
-
ByVal
browserStateItem
As String -
ByVal
enabled
As Boolean
27.2.4.4 IntradocRequestProgress
Executes a request for a progress report to be sent from the server. This event occurs only after a method has been called.
Parameters
The event passes these parameters:
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ByVal
statusData
As String -
ByVal
isDone
As Boolean
27.2.4.5 IntradocServerResponse
Executes after the server completes a requested action. For example, after a file has been downloaded. This event handles HDA encoded data that is a response from the server. This event only occurs when an action is performed in the browser.
Parameters
The event passes one parameter:
-
ByVal
response
As String
27.2.5 IdcClient OCX Methods
The following IdcClient OCX methods are available:
Methods marked with an asterisk (*) are ones which are not related to browser activity and which return a value.
Note:
All parameters are required unless otherwise indicated.
27.2.5.1 AboutBox
Sub AboutBox()
Description
Launches the About box containing product version information.
- This method displays the product About box.
- The method returns
FALSE
if the call cannot be executed.
Parameters
None
27.2.5.2 Back
Sub Back()
Description
Displays the previous HTML page.
- Returns the user to the previous screen.
- The method retrieves the previous HTML page from cached information for display to the user.
Parameters
None
27.2.5.3 CancelRequest
Function CancelRequest() As Boolean
Description
This method cancels the currently active request. Returns FALSE
if the function is unable to cancel the request or if there is no request currently active.
Parameters
None
Output
Returns a Boolean value:
- Returns
TRUE
if request is canceled. - Returns
FALSE
if the cancel request is not performed.
27.2.5.4 DoCheckoutLatestRev
Sub DoCheckoutLatestRev(docName As String, curID As String)
Description
Checks out or locks the latest content item revision.
-
Given a content item name and the version label, the method checks out the latest content item revision.
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Executes the
IntradocServerResponse
event. The event is executed before the method occurs. For details, see IdcClient Events.Note:
The
curID
value is the content item version label, not the generated content item revision ID.
This function returns the following values:
-
Serialized HDA containing
dID
anddDocName
. -
FALSE
if the latest revision cannot be checked out or cannot be found in the system. -
The data that was passed in as parameters.
Parameters
-
docName: The user-assigned content item name.
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curID: The unique identifier for the latest revision. Optional.
27.2.5.5 DownloadFile
Function DownloadFile(command As String, filename As String) As String
Description
Downloads the defined file.
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Given a currently associated command and the file type, this method performs a file download of the postconversion file (compare
DownloadNativeFile
). -
Executes the
IntradocBeforeDownload
event. The event is executed before the method occurs. For details, see IdcClient Events.
This function returns the following:
-
Serialized HDA containing the status code and status method.
-
The data that was passed in as parameters.
-
FALSE
if it is unable to download the specified file.
Parameters
-
command: The currently associated command.
-
filename: The file format. This is the file type such as PDF, HTM, or other supported format.
27.2.5.6 DownloadNativeFile
Function DownloadNativeFile(id As String, docName As String, filename As String) As String
Description
Downloads the defined native file.
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Given a content item revision ID, a content item name, and a file type, this method performs a file download of the native file (compare
DownloadFile
). -
Executes the
IntradocBeforeDownload
event. The event is executed before the method occurs. For details, see IdcClient Events..Note:
The
id
value is the generated content item revision ID, not the content item version label.
This function returns the following:
-
Serialized HDA containing
dID
anddDocName
. -
The data that was passed in as parameters.
-
FALSE
if it is unable to download the specified file.
Parameters
-
id: The unique identifier for the latest revision.
-
docName: The user-assigned content item name.
-
filename: The file format. This is the file type such as DOC, RTF, or any other supported format.
27.2.5.7 Drag
Sub Drag([nAction])
Description
Begins, ends, or cancels a drag operation.
-
The
Drag
method is handled the same as a Standard Control implementation. -
Refer to a Visual Basic API reference for additional information.
Parameters
-
nAction: Indicates the action to perform. If you omit
nAction
,nAction
is set to 1.
The settings for the Drag
method are:
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0: Cancel drag operation; restore original position of control.
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1: (Default) Begin dragging the control.
-
2: End dragging, that is, drop the control.
27.2.5.8 EditDocInfoLatestRev
Sub EditDocInfoLatestRev(docName As String, curID As String, activateAction As String)
Description
Edits the content item information for the latest revision.
-
ODMA related.
-
Given a content item name, the version label, and the currently active requested action, the method edits the content item information for the latest revision.
-
The function returns
FALSE
if the content item information for the latest revision cannot be edited or cannot be found in the system.Note:
The
curID
value is the content item version label, not the generated content item revision ID.
Parameters
-
curID: The unique identifier for the latest revision.
-
activateAction: Passed to ODMActivate. This can be used as Idoc Script. Optional.
-
docName: The user-assigned content item name. Optional.
27.2.5.9 Forward
Sub Forward()
Description
Displays the next HTML page.
-
Moves the user to the next screen.
-
This method retrieves cached information for the next HTML page for display to the user.
Parameters
None
27.2.5.10 GoCheckinPage
Sub GoCheckinPage(id As String, docName As String, isNew As Boolean, params As String)
Description
Checks in a new content item or a content item revision.
-
Given the content item revision ID and the content item name, the function checks in a new content item or a content item revision.
-
This method opens the content item check-in page and enters the unique content item identifier, user-assigned content item name, and any assigned content item parameters into the associated text fields. It is also specified whether this is a new content item or a revision.
Note:
The
id
value is the generated content item revision ID, not the content item version label.
Output
This function returns the following:
-
FALSE
if it is unable to check in the specified file. -
Serialized HDA containing
dID
anddDocName
. -
The data that was passed in as parameters.
Parameters (All Optional)
-
id: The unique identifier for the latest revision.
-
docName: The user-assigned content item name.
-
IsNew: Defines whether the content item to be checked in is a new content item or a revision.
-
If
TRUE
, a new unique content item version label is assigned. -
Default is
TRUE
.
-
-
params: The parameters that prefill the Check In page.
27.2.5.11 Home
Sub Home()
Description
Returns the user to the defined home page.
-
Moves the user to the home screen.
-
Executes an HTML page request and displays the defined home page to the user.
Parameters
None
27.2.5.12 InitiateFileDownload
Function InitiateFileDownload(command As String, filename As String) As String
Description
Initiates a file download.
-
Given the currently associated command and the file type, the function initiates a file download. This method initiates a file download of a specific rendition of a content item, the latest revision, or the latest released revision.
-
Executes the
IntradocServerResponse
event. The event is executed before the method occurs. For details, see IdcClient Events.
Parameters
-
command: The currently associated command.
-
filename: The file format. This is the file type, such as
PDF
,HTM
, or another supported format.
Output
-
Returns serialized HDA containing the requested information.
-
Returns the data that was passed in as parameters.
27.2.5.13 InitiatePostCommand
Function InitiatePostCommand(postData As String) As String
Description
Initiates a post command.
-
Initiates a service call. Given assigned post data, this method initiates a post command.
-
Executes the
IntradocServerResponse
event. The event is executed before the method occurs. For details, see IdcClient Events.
Parameters
-
postData: The serialized HDA containing the service command and any necessary service parameters.
Output
-
Returns serialized HDA containing the requested information.
-
Returns
StatusCode
andStatusMessage
.-
The StatusCode will be negative if a failure occurs, and StatusMessage will indicate the error.
-
If the returned HDA does not contain a StatusCode parameter, the service call succeeded.
-
27.2.5.14 Move
Sub Move(Left As Single, [Top], [Width], [Height])
Description
Moves an object.
-
The
Move
method is handled the same as a Standard Control implementation. -
Refer to a Visual Basic API reference for additional information.
Parameters
-
nLeft: Specifies the horizontal coordinate for the left edge of the object. This is a single-precision value.
-
nTop: Specifies the vertical coordinate for the top edge of the object. This is a single-precision value.
-
nWidth: Specifies the new width of the object. This is a single-precision value.
-
nHeight: Specifies the new height of the object. This is a single-precision value.
27.2.5.15 Navigate
Sub Navigate(url As String
Description
Computes the URL path.
-
Given a complete URL, this method computes the URL from the serialized HDA and returns the value as a string.
This function returns the following values:
-
Serialized HDA containing the requested information.
-
The data that was passed in as parameters.
Parameters
-
url: The complete URL path.
27.2.5.16 NavigateCgiPage
Sub NavigateCgiPage(params As String)
Description
Computes the CGI path.
-
Given defined content item parameters, this method computes the CGI path from the serialized HDA and returns the value as a string.
Parameters
-
params: The assigned content item parameters.
27.2.5.17 Refresh Browser
Description
Refreshes the browser.
-
This method refreshes the web browser and updates dynamic information.
Parameters
None
27.2.5.18 SendCommand
Function SendCommand(params As String) As String
Description
Issues a service request to Content Server.
-
Given defined content item parameters, the function executes a service from Content Server related to content item handling.
Parameters
-
params: The CGI URL encoded parameters.
Output
-
Returns serialized HDA containing the requested information.
-
Returns the data that was passed in as parameters.
27.2.5.19 SendPostCommand
Function SendPostCommand(postData As String) As String
Description
Sends a post command.
-
Executes a service call.
-
Executes the
IntradocBrowserPost
event. The event is executed before the method occurs. For details, see IdcClient Events.
Parameters
-
postData: The serialized HDA containing the service command and any necessary service parameters.
Output
-
Returns serialized HDA containing the requested information.
-
Returns
StatusCode
andStatusMessage
.-
The
StatusCode
will be negative if a failure occurs, andStatusMessage
will indicate the error. -
If the returned HDA does not contain a StatusCode parameter, the service call succeeded.
-
27.2.5.20 SetFocus
Sub SetFocus()
Description
Assigns the focus to a control.
-
The
SetFocus
method is handled the same as a Standard Control implementation. -
Refer to a Visual Basic API reference for additional information.
Parameters
None
27.2.5.21 ShowDMS
Sub ShowDMS()
Description
Opens the HTML page associated with the Content Manager.
-
ODMA related.
-
Displays the Content Manager access page in a browser.
Parameters
None
27.2.5.22 ShowDocInfoLatestRev
Sub ShowDocInfoLatestRev(docName As String, curID As String, activateAction As String)
Description
Displays the content item information for the latest revision.
Note:
The curID
value is the content item version label, not the generated content item revision ID.
Parameters
-
docName: The user-assigned content item name.
-
curID: The unique identifier for the latest revision. Optional.
-
activateAction: The currently active requested action. Optional.
27.2.5.23 ShowWhatsThis
Sub ShowWhatsThis()
Description
Displays the What's This Help topic specified for an object with the WhatsThisHelpID property.
-
The
ShowWhatsThis
method is handled the same as a Standard Control implementation. -
Refer to a Visual Basic API reference for additional information.
Parameters
-
Object: Specifies the object for which the What's This Help topic is displayed.
27.2.5.24 StartSearch
Sub StartSearch()
Description
Displays the query page in the browser control.
-
Preforms browser manipulation.
Parameters
None
27.2.5.25 Stop
Sub Stop()
Description
Stops the browser.
-
This method stops or cancels the loading of information in the browser.
Parameters
None
27.2.5.26 UndoCheckout
Sub UndoCheckout(docName As String, curID As String)
Description
This service reverses a content item checkout.
-
Given a content item name and a version label, this service attempts to locate the content item in the system and undo the check out. The service fails if the content item does not exist in the system, if the content item is not checked out or the user does not have sufficient privilege to undo the checkout.
-
Executes the
IntradocServerResponse
event. The event is executed before the method occurs. For details, see IdcClient Events.
Note:
The curID
value is the content item version label, not the generated content item revision ID.
Parameters
-
curID: The unique identifier for the latest revision.
-
docName: The user-assigned content item name. Optional.
27.2.5.27 ViewDocInfo
Sub ViewDocInfo(id As String)
Description
Navigates to the content item information page and displays content item information in a browser.
-
Performs browser manipulation.
-
Given a content item revision ID, the method displays content item information in a browser.
Note:
The
id
value is the generated content item revision ID, not the content item version label.
Parameters
-
id: The unique identifier for the latest revision.
27.2.5.28 ViewDocInfoLatestRev
Sub ViewDocInfoLatestRev(docName As String, curID As String)
Description
Navigates to the content item information page and displays content item information for the latest revision.
-
Given a content item name and a version label, the method displays the content item information for the latest revision.
Note:
The
curID
value is the content item version label, not the generated content item revision ID.
This function returns the following values:
-
Serialized HDA containing
dID
anddDocName
. -
The data that was passed in as parameters.
Parameters
-
docName: The user assigned content item name.
-
curID: The unique identifier for the latest revision.
27.2.5.29 ZOrder
Sub ZOrder([Position])
Description
Places a specified form or control at the front or back of the z-order within its graphical level.
-
The
ZOrder
method is handled the same as a Standard Control implementation. -
Refer to a Visual Basic API reference for additional information.
Parameters
-
nOrder: Specifies an integer indicating the position of the object relative to other objects. If you omit
nOrder
, the setting is0
.
The settings for the ZOrder
method follow:
-
0: (Default) The object is positioned at the front of the z-order.
-
1: The object is positioned at the back of the z-order.
27.3 Using the ODMA API to Access Content Server from a Desktop Application
The Open Document Management Application (ODMA) is a standard API used to interface between desktop applications and file management software. The ODMA integration for Content Server is available with Desktop, a separate product. Use the ODMA-integration products to gain access to the content and content management functions within Content Server (for ODMA-compliant desktop applications).
You can publish files to your web repository directly from any ODMA-compliant application, such as Microsoft Word, Corel WordPerfect, and Adobe FrameMaker. With the web-centric adoption of ODMA, you can check in and publish information directly to the Web. This is a significant advancement over traditional ODMA client/server implementations, where information is published first to a server and is not immediately available on the Web for consumption.
For more information, refer to the ODMA or ODMA/FrameMaker online help.
27.3.1 ODMA Client
The ODMA Client is a separate product and does not ship with the core product. It is used to check in and publish information directly to the Web from your desktop applications. ODMA Client surpasses traditional ODMA client–server models, which publish information to a server and not immediately to the Web for consumption. You can use ODMA Client from within your desktop application to perform many tasks which interact with Content Server, for example:
-
Save a file and immediately check it in to Content Server.
-
Save a file to check in later.
-
Check out a file from Content Server.
-
Update a file's metadata (content information).
-
Save the file to your local file system and bypass the ODMA Client system.
27.3.2 ODMA Interfaces
These ODMA interfaces are available:
-
ODMA Client Interface: The Select Document screen with the Recent Files option selected displays a list of files that you recently used through ODMA. This screen is displayed instead of the typical Open dialog box. If a file does not display on this screen, you can search for it in Content Server or on the local file system.
-
ODMA Desktop Shell Interface: The Client Desktop Shell provides a drag-and-drop check-in functionality, and access to the ODMA Client - Select Document screen from outside of your desktop application. Through the Desktop Shell, you can:
-
Select a file from your desktop or a Windows Explorer window and drag it to the Desktop Shell to check in the file to Content Server.
-
Choose and open a file from the Recent Files list or from Content Server.
-
-
Content Server Interface with ODMA: You can open and check out an ODMA file directly from the Content Server Content Information page. When you open a file from Content Server, the file opens in its native application so that you can edit it and quickly check the file back in to Content Server.
Note:
You can also open and check out a file from within an ODMA-compliant application, and you can open a copy of a file instead of checking it out. For more information, see the ODMA Online Help.