SetJobTypeFromRules
This step template is used by an input device to set the workflow from a value of
a parameter that accompanies the input file. The step can also convert an optional
overrides file submitted with a job to a file in RICOH ProcessDirectorproperty name=value format, which the SetJobPropsFromTextFile step uses to set job properties. This type of step cannot be added to a workflow;
it is set as the value of the Workflow initialization step or the Child workflow initialization step on an input device.
Associated properties
- Workflow initialization step
- Child workflow initialization step
Job property defaults
- None
Usage notes
- If the initialization step or Child workflow initialization step property for an input device is set to SetJobTypeFromRules, set the Parent workflow parsing rules or Child workflow parsing rules property to the name of the control file to use. RICOH ProcessDirector provides sample control files that are installed in the
/aiw/aiw1/samples/rules/directory. Administrators can copy these files to the/aiw/aiw1/control_files/rules/directory and modify them to meet the requirements of the installation:File name Determines workflow from receive_lpd_pdf_jobtype.cfgLPD control file parameters for PDF jobs receive_text_jobtype.cfgjobID.overrides.textfile orjobID.overrides.jdffilereceive_jcl_jobtype.cfgJCL parameters This file is only available if the AFP Support feature is installed.
receive_lpd_jobtype.cfgLPD control file parameters for AFP jobs This file is only available if the AFP Support feature is installed.
- The SetJobTypeFromRules can convert an optional Job Definition Format (JDF) job ticket file,
jobID.overrides.jdf, to a temporary text-based overrides file that it can use with thejobID.overrides.textfile to set the workflow. - Set the Convert overrides property for a hot folder input device that uses this type of step to Yes if a control file is required to convert the overrides file submitted with a job to a job properties file in RICOH ProcessDirectorproperty name=value format.
- The values specified in the control file overrule the values for the same properties that are set by the steps in the workflow.
- You cannot copy or delete this step template.