Frequently Asked Questions


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vueLogic
  Describe vueLogic
  Does vueLogic require a separate purchase of AutoVue?
  Can I use my existing AutoVue license(s) with vueLogic?
  Can vueLogic run unattended?
  Can vueLogic run as a Service?
  How does vueLogic differ from spoolLogic?
  Can I upgrade my copy of spoolLogic to vueLogic?
  How long does vueLogic take to install and setup?
  How can I get to the registration window to put in my License Key?
  What are the minimum hardware recommendations for vueLogic?

printLogic
  Describe printLogic
  What are the differences between printLogic and convertLogic?
  How does printLogic compare to Matrix out-of-the-box printing?
  What file formats can printLogic print?
  Does printLogic affect the user's machine?
  Can printLogic apply a metadata Banner and Watermark (stamp)?
  Can I use more than one stamp?
  Can users modify or override the stamp?
  Is printLogic secure?
  How does printLogic handle Matrix security (privileges)?
  How does printLogic integrate with Matrix?
  How many printers and /or print servers can printLogic handle?
  Can I have more than one copy of printLogic running against the same database?
  Is printLogic available for Unix/Linux?
  How long does printLogic take to install and setup?
  How can I get to the registration window to put in my License Key?
  What are the minimum hardware recommendations for printLogic?

convertLogic
  Describe convertLogic
  What are the differences between convertLogic and printLogic?
  How does convertLogic compare to Matrix out-of-the-box PDF rendering?
  What file formats can convertLogic convert?
  Does convertLogic affect the user's machine?
  What happens if the server crashes?
  Can users control the conversions?
  When a user initiates a conversion, how soon can they return to work?
  Can convertLogic process files at a specific State?
  Can convertLogic apply a metadata Banner and Watermark (stamp)?
  Can more than one convertLogic server run against the same database?
  What versions of Matrix is convertLogic compatible with?
  Is convertLogic available for Unix/Linux?
  How long does convertLogic take to install and setup?
  How can I get to the registration window to put in my License Key?
  What are the minimum hardware recommendations for convertLogic?    (top)

editLogic
  Describe editLogic
  Does editLogic offer Syntax Highlighting?
  What languages are supported for syntax highlighting?
  What Matrix specific functions are provided?
  Why should I use editLogic instead of UltraEdit or MQL scripting?
  Does editLogic replace the Matrix applications/interfaces?
  How does Versioning work?
  What other utilities does editLogic include?
  How can I get to the registration window to put in my License Key?
  What are the minimum hardware recommendations for editLogic?    (top)

spoolLogic
  Describe spoolLogic
  Can I replace my copy of MPS with spoolLogic?
  Can spoolLogic run unattended?
  Can spoolLogic run as a Service?
  Does spoolLogic require Myriad?
  Will I have to upgrade Myriad?
  How many printers can spoolLogic handle?
  I create my own "job" files now for MPS. Do I have to change anything?
  How long does spoolLogic take to install and setup?
  How can I get to the registration window to put in my License Key?
  What are the minimum hardware recommendations for spoolLogic?    (top)

vueLogic Q and A
Describe vueLogic. vueLogic is a print spooling utility that monitors a designated folder and processes incoming print jobs.
Does vueLogic require a separate purchase of AutoVue? No. vueLogic embeds a full-function, no-interface version of AutoVue Electro-Mechanical Pro, which is included in the purchase price.
Can I use my existing AutoVue license(s) with vueLogic? No. We install and use a subset of the AutoVue technology which pertains to file handling only. As such, existing licenses cannot be used. As well, our licensing agreement with Cimmetry requires that vueLogic-specific licenses be purchased. The cost is included in the vueLogic price.
Can vueLogic run unattended? Yes. In fact, vueLogic is meant to run unattended. It should be thought of as a "set it and forget it" kind of application.
Can vueLogic run as a Service? Yes. One of the primary design concepts behind vueLogic is that it is meant to be run as a Service.
How does vueLogic differ from spoolLogic? Though both are quality products, vueLogic can process more file formats, (view the AutoVue format List), provides greater flexibility through XML-based requests, is simpler to manage, and can consume less resources. vueLogic can also be run multiple times on a single machine, can be set to run on the same or separate processors while still maintaining completely distinct processing parameters, resulting in savings in hardware and administration costs. vueLogic embeds AutoVue Electro-Mechanical Pro from Cimmetry Systems resulting in a tighter integration and faster processing.
Can I upgrade my copy of spoolLogic to vueLogic? Yes. We offer upgrade pricing from spoolLogic.
How long does vueLogic take to install and setup? A typical installation can be performed in under 30 minutes - usually, less than 15 minutes.
How can I get to the registration window to put in my License Key? Download this document Registering Software for detailed steps necessary to get your software license key, as well as information on updating a key and moving a license to a different machine.
What are the minimum hardware recommendations for vueLogic?
We recommend the following Windows based specs:
    OS: Windows 2000 Pro/Server, XP Pro or Server 2003
    RAM: 512mb or greater
    HD: 100mb Hard Drive space or greater
    CPU: Pentium 4, 1ghz or greater    (top)

printLogic Q and A
Describe printLogic. printLogic is a batch printing web integration, which allows documents to be metadata stamped and printed directly from your Matrix database.
What are the differences between printLogic and convertLogic?  Click here read the printLogic and convertLogic comparision.
How does printLogic compare to Matrix out-of-the-box printing?
Please click here to read the comparison sheet.
What file formats can printLogic print? printLogic (via vueLogic) comes with Cimmetry Systems AutoVue Electro-Mechanical Pro as the document processing engine: View the AutoVue format list.
Does printLogic affect the user's machine? No. printLogic is entirely server based. There are no client-installed components.
Can printLogic apply a metadata Banner and Watermark (stamp)? Yes. Through a simple point-and-click setup, printLogic can apply 10 kinds of metadata - Type, Name, Revision, State, Policy, User, Filename, Owner, Time and Date, plus regular Text - to 13 unique "zones" on any page. Additionally, printLogic offers a "Program" parameter which allows virtually any data stored in Matrix to be accessed as metadata.
Can I use more than one stamp? Yes. printLogic provides the unique capability of creating, storing and simultaneously using as many stamps as you like. You can create and use a completely different stamp layout for each object Type, State or Format within your database if you wish.
Can users modify or override the stamp? No. Users have absolutely no control over the stamping process. This is intentional so as to ensure compliance with Regulatory agencies.
Is printLogic secure? Yes. Users cannot override or otherwise evade the rules established by the Matrix Administrator.
How does printLogic handle Matrix security (privileges)? printLogic uses its own parameters for printing and stamping. These parameters act as an additional layer on top of your existing security (privileges). In no way will printLogic override any of your existing security.
How does printLogic integrate with Matrix? printLogic installs and
maintains its own schema, which is completely non-invasive to your existing schema and the AEF.
How many printers and/or print servers can printLogic handle? printLogic can handle an unlimited (in theory) number of printers and servers.
Can I have more than one copy of printLogic running against the same database? Yes - you can have as many as you like. Some parameters may be shared amongst the instances, but most are unique to each. printLogic uses Matrix "Sites" to distinguish between them.
Is printLogic available for Unix/Linux? The administrator utility, printLogicAdmin and the spooling engine vueLogic can only run on Windows machines. However, the user interface, which is web based, is not platform dependent.
How long does printLogic take to install and setup? A typical installation can be performed in under an hour - usually, less than 30 minutes.
How can I get to the registration window to put in my License Key? Download this document Registering Software for detailed steps necessary to get your software license key, as well as information on updating a key and moving a license to a different machine.
What are the minimum hardware recommendations for printLogic?
We recommend the following Windows based specs:
    OS: Windows 2000 Pro/Server or XP Pro or Server 2003
    RAM: 512mb or greater
    HD: 100mb Hard Drive space or greater
    CPU: Pentium 4, 1ghz or greater    (top)

convertLogic Q and A
Describe convertLogic. convertLogic is a server-based PDF/TIFF rendering integration for Matrix, which automatically converts files via the object life-cycle.
What are the differences between printLogic and convertLogic? Click here to read the printLogic and convertLogic comparision.
How does convertLogic compare to Matrix out-of-the-box PDF rendering?
Please click here to read the comparison sheet.
What file formats can convertLogic convert? We use Adlib Express Server Pro for our conversion engine which can convert 300+ file formats. View the Adlib Express format list. Additionally, Informative Graphics' Myriad or Cimmetry's AutoVue Pro can be used in conjunction with Adlib Express to increase the number of file formats handled. View the Myriad format list.  |  View the AutoVue format list.
Does convertLogic affect the user's machine? No. convertLogic is entirely server based.
What happens if the server crashes? convertLogic is a Service. The administrator can determine how convertLogic starts up. Usually, it is designated as "automatic" so that anytime the server is restarted, convertLogic is also automatically restarted. (Adlib Express is also a Service).      (top)
Can users control the conversions? No. Users have absolutely no control over the conversion process so admins can ensure compliance with Regulatory agencies.
When a user initiates a conversion, how soon can they return to work? Immediately. convertLogic uses triggers and a sophisticated queuing system, all contained within your Matrix database. Since triggers execute immediately, the user's session is never locked. All conversions happen "behind the scenes" on a server so the user is never interrupted.
Can convertLogic process files at a specific State? Yes. convertLogic has the ability to queue files based on as many as 6 triggers - checkin, revision, changevault, changeowner, promote, and demote. Using the promote or demote trigger, you can have convertLogic queue files for conversion when an object is promoted to or demoted from any State.
Can convertLogic apply a metadata Banner and Watermark (stamp)? Yes. convertLogic can apply 12 kinds of metadata - Type, Name, Revision, State, Policy, User, Filename, Date, Time, Page, Pages and Program. Program is a special item that executes a Matrix program and uses the returned data in the stamp.
Can I have more than one copy of convertLogic running against the same database? Yes - you can have as many as you like. Some parameters will be shared amongst the instances, but most are unique to each. convertLogic uses Matrix "Sites" to distinguish between them.
What versions of Matrix is convertLogic compatible with? Because convertLogic is server/trigger based, it can be used with any version (8 and newer) and any interface - Thick, Power Web, CWI or RMI.
Is convertLogic available for Unix/Linux? No. convertLogic and the conversion engine (Adlib Express Server Pro) can only run on Windows machines (NT4, 2000, XP).
How long does convertLogic take to install and setup? A typical installation can be performed in under an hour - usually, less than 30 minutes.
How can I get to the registration window to put in my License Key? Download this document Registering Software for detailed steps necessary to get your software license key, as well as information on updating a key and moving a license to a different machine.
What are the minimum hardware recommendations for convertLogic?
We recommend the following Windows based specs:
    OS: Windows 2000 Pro/Server or XP Pro or Server 2003
    RAM: 512mb or greater
    HD: 100mb Hard Drive space or greater
    CPU: Pentium 4, 1ghz or greater    (top)

printLogic and convertLogic comparision
Both printLogic and convertLogic:
• Provide administrators with complete control though a point-n-click interface.
• Layer additional settings/parameters on top of current Matrix privileges.
• Provide Metadata stamping and watermarking.
• Have extensive metadata retrieval capabilities (via program execution).

printLogic and convertLogic differences:

printLogic	convertLogic
Used to print documents directly from  the database to (networked) printers	Used to create generically   viewable documents (PDF or TIFF)
Examples of Uses:    - Production Floor and Packaging    - General non-electronic review    - Any hard-copy purpose, (particularly      when Stamping metadata is important)	Examples of Uses:    - Outside company (suppliers, etc.)    - People within company who      don’t have access to native apps.    - For protection of native files
User interface    - Web-based, zero footprint    - Multiple print methods    - Admin restricted	No User interface    - No user training, mistakes or      interference    - Automated within the normal      workflow

printLogic FAQ  |  convertLogic FAQ  |  (top)

editLogic Q and A
Describe editLogic. editLogic is a fully functional programmer's editor that can connect directly to your Matrix database to provide many Matrix specific functions in an easy-to-use, fast interface. There are even features that Matrix doesn't provide.
Does editLogic provide Syntax Highlighting? Yes. editLogic offers professional-level highlighting with 16 distinct categories for colors.
What languages are supported for syntax highlighting? Support for several languages is provided with editLogic in the form of ASCII-text based files. The "standard" editLogic languages are: HTML, Java / JavaScript, TCL / MQL, XML, Basic, C, Pascal, SQL, and Perl. As well, you can easily create your own languages files, or use files from UltraEdit.
What Matrix specific functions are provided? Since editLogic is always being enhanced, this list may not be complete. We recommend viewing or downloading the editLogic datasheet for details. However, some of the functions are: create/modify programs, edit program code, list and modify AEF symbolic name mapping, create / modify triggers, MQL test window, program versioning and more.
Why should I use editLogic instead of UltraEdit or MQL scripting? editLogic is designed to make writing program code easier as well as many other Matrix specific functions. It allows for many common Matrix activities to be handled through a single, intuitive interface. A developer regularly using editLogic can easily save over an hour of time each week or more just from the direct database access provided. Plus, you only have one application to install, setup and learn. Most companies realize their ROI within a month per user - some in as little as a week.
Does editLogic replace the Matrix applications/interfaces? No. editLogic replicates and enhances some of the most common development functions in one simple interface. While it is not a replacement for Matrix and Business, you may find that the necessity for them decreases dramatically. This will also help speed up productivity by keeping developers within a single application for more of their time - less app switching means greater time savings.    (top)
How does Versioning work? One way editLogic leverages its direct database connection is Versioning. Through editLogic, program code can easily be revised and stored within the database in objects. We create our own schema components in Matrix (format, policy, type, role) which handle the life of the programs. Versions (Revisions) are handled either automatically (anytime a program is opened and saved for the first time that session) or manually (revised by the user from within editLogic). Program code, when saved, is written to file which is checked into the appropriate Matrix object (based on the current revision). The current code is also stored in the edited Admin Program object so that it can be used by the system. Previous revisions cannot be edited directly - they can, however, be "made current" which actually duplicates the object to a new revision, making it the current revision. The code from the previous revision is opened into editLogic and is also copied into the appropriate program object so that it is immediately available. Program objects are automatically stored in the "eService Administration" vault for easy backup, and/or export, and to keep them from regular Users. Developers must be added to the editLogic Role to have access to the editLogic objects.
What other utilities does editLogic include? In addition to regular editing capabilities, editLogic includes an ASCII character chart, a programming based color picker, recordable keystroke macros, date/time stamping, favorite folders, search/replace in disk files, file type association, and more.
How can I get to the registration window to put in my License Key? Download this document Registering Software for detailed steps necessary to get your software license key, as well as information on updating a key and moving a license to a different machine.
What are the minimum hardware recommendations for editLogic?
We recommend the following Windows based specs:
    OS: Windows 2000 Pro/Server, XP Pro or Server 2003
    RAM: 512mb or greater
    HD: 100mb Hard Drive space or greater
    CPU: Pentium 4, 1ghz or greater    (top)

spoolLogic Q and A
Describe spoolLogic. spoolLogic is a print spooling utility that monitors a specific folder and processes incoming print jobs.
Can I replace my copy of MPS with spoolLogic? Yes. spoolLogic is specifically designed to be a drop-in replacement for MPS.
Can spoolLogic run unattended? Yes. In fact, spoolLogic is meant to run unattended. It should be thought of as a "set it and forget it" kind of application.
Can spoolLogic run as a Service? Yes. One of the primary design concepts behind spoolLogic is that it is meant to be run as a Service.
Does spoolLogic require Myriad? Yes. spoolLogic requires Myriad Server Edition v6.2 or higher for each installed copy of spoolLogic. Myriad, which can handle 200+ file formats, is used as the document processing engine for spoolLogic. View the Myriad format list.
Will I have to upgrade Myriad? If your current version is not at least Myriad Server Edition v6.2, then yes, you will have to upgrade. Contact us and we'll make sure you're upgraded quickly and easily.
How many printers can spoolLogic handle? spoolLogic can handle an unlimited (in theory) number of printers.
I create my own "job" files now for MPS. Do I have to change anything? No. spoolLogic is designed to be a drop-in replacement for MPS. This means that you should not have change anything in your job files.
How long does spoolLogic take to install and setup? A typical installation can be performed in under 30 minutes - usually, less than 15 minutes.
How can I get to the registration window to put in my License Key? Download this document Registering Software for detailed steps necessary to get your software license key, as well as information on updating a key and moving a license to a different machine.
What are the minimum hardware recommendations for spoolLogic?
We recommend the following Windows based specs:
    OS: Windows 2000 Pro/Server or XP Pro or Server 2003
    RAM: 512mb or greater
    HD: 100mb Hard Drive space or greater
    CPU: Pentium 4, 1ghz or greater