8.5

Input
This initial input task retrieves a single file as specified in the URLoption. This file may be of any format,
even formats that are not readable by PlanetPress Workflow.
Processing
No processing is done by this task. The file retrieved is not changed in any way.
Output
HTTPClient Input will output a single file which was retrieved from the web. Metadata is not generated by
this task.
HTTP Client Input task properties are as follows:
General tab
l
URL: Enter the URL of the HTTP server from which the file must be downloaded. Since this is a
variable property box, variables may be used, as well as the Get Data and Select Data commands.
Note that when PlanetPress Workflow connects to a secure page, an SSL (Secure Socket Layer)
connection is automatically used.
l
Server requires authentication: Check this option if the HTTP server requires user authentication.
This enables the following options.
l
user name: A user name known to the Web server.
l
Password: The password associated with the user name entered above.
"Other" Tab
l Job Information group
l Information elements:indicates what job infos are automatically created by the input task.
l Add lines before first data page:Using the arrows keys you can add any job information
directly at the beginning of your data file.
l Backup input files:Check this to save a copy of each data file that is captured by your input. These
files are saved in the PlanetPress Suite Workflow Tools working folders under the "Backup"folder.
l Backup filename:Enter the filename that you wish the input data file backup to be saved under.