The preference parameter in Document Studio synchronizes
a blank document specification with the current template. Having a
blank document specification available allows you to test the template
in isolation.
The Launcher is integrated in Document Studio and there are two
run modes for the Launcher in this case:
- Synchronized with Document Studio: This run mode supports testing
of the current template in Document Studio. When running in this mode,
you do not have to 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. Canceling the save operation also cancels
the document generation.
- Unsynchronized with Document Studio: In this run mode, the Launcher
operates as a stand-alone application and is not affected by operations
in Document Studio.
The synchronization ensures:
- Data source configurations are preserved for existing data sources.
- Data sources that are 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.