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This task can be added as an Action task (see "Action tasks" on page350) or as an Output task (see
"Output tasks" on page543). Adding it as an Action task enables the process or branch to continue
after this task. An Output task is always located at the end of a process or branch.
Note: When added as an Output task, the Create Output plugin works asynchronously to the
Workflow process.
Tip: Drag-and-drop an Output Creation Preset from the "Connect resources" on page38 in the
Configuration Components pane on a process to add this task.
For more information about Output Creation Preset files see Output Creation Preset in Connect's
Online Help.
Input
The task requires a valid Job Metadata file, normally output from a "Create Job" on page504 or "Merge
Jobs" on page531 task.
Processing
The job is sent to the OL Connect Server for processing.
Output
Depending on the options set, either a simple metadata file with information about processing is
returned, or the actual output file created by the server.
Properties
The Create Output task properties are as follows:
General Tab
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Output Preset file: Select which Output Preset to use to generate the output. To be used in this
dialog, a preset must have been sent to PReS Workflow using the Package File function in PReS
Connect.
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"%o": Select to use a dynamic preset name. Click on %o to change the expression that
determines the name of the preset to use. The preset name must be available in the list
below.
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Preset Names: Select the appropriate preset to generate output.
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Output Management group:
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As defined by Output Preset: Select to send the output of the job to the location set in the
Print Preset (file, printer, etc).
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