The preference parameter in Document Studio, synchronizes
the document specification with the current template. The document
templates assigned to the current document specification are scanned,
depending upon the preferences set in the Document Studio. By selecting
Yes or No in the preference window, you can set the synchronization
to be automatic or manual. By default, this parameter is set to Yes, to enable automatic synchronization whenever the
template is saved.
The Launcher is integrated in Document Studio and there are two
run modes for the Launcher in this case:
- Synchronized with studio: This run mode supports testing of the
current template in Document Studio. When running in this mode, do
not manually load document specifications, because the Document Studio
actions modify the document template. If the current template is not
saved, you are prompted to save it before the output or the preview
is generated. Cancelling the save operation also cancels the document
generation.
- Unsynchronized with studio: In this run mode, the Launcher operates
as a standalone application and is not affected by operations in Document
Studio.
The synchronization ensure:
- Data source configurations are preserved for existing data sources.
- Data sources that have been removed from the template are removed
from the document specification as well.
- New external variables defined in the templates become available
in the document specification.
- External variables deleted from the template are also deleted
from the document specification.
- The synchronization operation preserves the existing variable
values in the document specification.
- All data sources and external variables are shown in the document
specification.