The connector for dg archive allows you to use the dataglobal Enterprise Content Management solution "dg archive" as a storage location for files that are typically stored on the local file system in Intrexx data groups. In addition to storing files, you can also maintain and edit a document's stamp fields in dg archive via Intrexx. At the same time, it is clear to a portal user whether a file available in the portal is stored locally or in dg archive. The following diagram illustrates the role of the connector and the components involved.
A file field in an Intrexx data group connected to dg archive corresponds to a document or a document folder in dg archive. One or more files can be stored per file field, depending on whether the object in dg archive consists of individual documents or documents stored in a folder. Files can not only be stored in dg archive, but can also be opened or downloaded directly from dg archive within an Intrexx portal.
Access to dg archive is granted under a dg archive user account, which ensures that all permissions in dg archive are taken into account. Depending on the authentication method, Intrexx portal users can log in directly to dg archive, or access is granted via a so-called static user. Generally speaking, Intrexx, when used in conjunction with dg archive, is considered the leading system. This means that files are uploaded in Intrexx, timestamp information is recorded, and the files are then transferred to dg archive. Stamp data is stored in the dg archive and also in Intrexx data group fields, while files are stored only in the dg archive.
A full-text search of the document content is not possible using the Intrexx search function, since the files are only available in dg archive. Searches in dg archive can be performed using Intrexx filters or by using the search function of the dg archive Web Client.
In the "Processes" module, the same actions are available for dg archive as for Intrexx data groups. This allows files to be transferred from Intrexx to dg archive and vice versa in a process-driven manner.