Document Management (DocMan)

In the document-revision mask there is a check-box ‘structure’. The helb says about this feature:Selecting this checkbox means that the documents that form this structure can be checked in/out or viewed in the same operation. A document structure can be useful when a document consists of other documents, e. g. if a drawing has multiple subdrawings connected to it. When testing that feature with the IEE it works as described.In Aurena there is no action on check-out and check-in visible. Is that a bug? 

Recently, our newly deployed workstations have been handling EDM files (attachments within IFS) differently than prior configurations. Is there a setting that defines what the IEE does when a user selects a linked document (i.e. a vendor invoice that have been uploaded to EDM and attached to the Posting Proposal). In the past this action would simply show a view of the actual document (PRF, JPG etc.), but now IFS EE triggers a “Save” dialog and will not let the user see within IEE (they must save the file then open it separately in the default viewer (depending on the file type).  

The customer wants to direct his share-point documents to IFS application through an BIZAPI integration (using an XML file). Like we can attach oracle path/local documents by just giving the file path (eg: C:/IFS/PROD/PDM/ABCDE123.pdf) through an object property , is there any method we can use in this scenario to attach those share-point documents? If there’s no any way, what is the best approach we can give to the customer as a solution?

Hello, I have attached documents to several task definitions in the HCM onboarding. I am able to see them, however, when they are assigned to an employee and they view the tasks, I do not see where the document can be viewed. User view: Task definition view: When logged in as myself, I can see the attachment option under Onboarding Program Details for that user, but I do not see any documents.  

Hi all,Which API do I have for greating and attaching a document to an object (in my example for an engineering part revision)? We need this for an interface via Boomi.I think it could be this premium integration API CreateAndImportDocument:Does anyone have any experience?Thanks, Mike

I have a scenario to send attachements through mail. I’m using Batch_Transfer_Handler_API.Download_From_Db method in code to read files. When I execute the code, I get following error.Failed to read binary data from database: Entity instance not found. (DOCUMENT_FILE_DATA - DOC_CLASS=PROPOSAL, DOC_NO=1000014, DOC_SHEET=1, DOC_REV=A1, DOC_TYPE=VIEW, FILE_NO=1.0) Caused by: ifs.fnd.base.SystemException: Failed to read binary data from database: Entity instance not found. (DOCUMENT_FILE_DATA - DOC_CLASS=PROPOSAL, DOC_NO=1000014, DOC_SHEET=1, DOC_REV=A1, DOC_TYPE=VIEW, FILE_NO=1.0) Caused by: ifs.fnd.base.DatabaseException: Entity instance not found. (DOCUMENT_FILE_DATA - DOC_CLASS=PROPOSAL, DOC_NO=1000014, DOC_SHEET=1, DOC_REV=A1, DOC_TYPE=VIEW, FILE_NO=1.0) 

We have a user who changed her name and the new name was not renamed but created as a new user name (ID)That caused problem now when editing earlier made attachments (with the old ID).Is there a way to grant permission the the new user to be able to edit her previously made attachments?It is in APP9 Inventory Part and from File Operations she would need the right to edit the attachments she did with her old ID.Any suggestions?  

I was bitten by this myself just now so I thought to share it (this should be in the documentation but is not yet).When you use Shared repositories in Docman in IFS Cloud (Remote deployment option only), you need to make sure that any folder, if you specify any in the Path field, is there on the server. It will not be created for you.So, as in the example below, the folder k8s122test must exist in the shared folder on the server. Otherwise you will get a cryptic error message... 

Hi there, I could not find any help but I am not 100% sure this has not been already discussed in the past.  Is it possible to mass scan delivery notes and these will be automatically attached in IFS to the individual posted receipt?  The process, what I have in mind, is something like:a barcode label will be affixed onto the checked delivery notes  All delivery notes will be scanned in the end of a day The system picks up the scans attaches them manually in IFS to the individual purchase receipt postingsThis is a process a know from SAP - could be old fashioned, but it would be a start and even better instead of attach all documents manually in IFS.  Thanks in advance.  Phil

Do we have a comprehensive list of File Types supported by “Preview” option in Aurena ? This is for a customer on App 10 Aurena client. Managed to use Preview for PDF, TXT,JPG and MP4 file types. Did not work for MS OFFICE files, HTM, MSG etc. Also is there a way to disable the download option in “Preview” window ?Customer is looking for an inbuilt viewer for all file types. Also they don't want the users (with only View access) to download the files to local machines and also print. So at least need to provide a list of supported file types for preview and a way to stop downloading. 

Ok, I’ve looked around everywhere, but cannot see that it is possible to set FormatSize? Has this been left out or is it coming in some service release/update?

In IFS Cloud, I encountered a peculiar behavior of macro attributes of the type date.The system has been set up in such a way, that in documents connected to the object CompanyPerson the employee's date of birth can be shown (core attribute Company_Person.Date_Of_Birth). In the document, however, the date shown is the actual birth date minus 1. E.g. when the employee's date of birth is 1 January 1990, the date shown in the document is 31 December 1989.What could be the cause of this behavior and, more important, how can it be solved?Thanks in advance for your reactions.

Good Morning - Our managers review and Approve Work Record Sheets via Document Management>Document Revision. Prior to the Work Record Sheet being approved the status of the document is at Checked-In, however we have found that there are occasions when the document has presented at status Check-Out, which doesn't permit the document to be  approved. Can anyone advise why the document would  default to Checked-Out status? Thank you. Dave

Hello Community,Attached is @dsj’s useful post. This post has helped many people solve problems.We use ftp server in the edm locations of our documents. Therefore, all our digital documents are stored on our FTP server. When I use batch_transfer_handler_api.download_from_ftp to send mail these documents from IFS EE, I get the following error.DECLARE error_msg_ VARCHAR2(4000);BEGIN error_msg_ := NULL; batch_transfer_handler_api.download_from_ftp( error_msg_ => error_msg_, local_file_name_ => '/FTP/2022/JAN/DOC-1000162-1-REV01-1.PDF', file_name_ => '/FTP/2022/JAN/DOC-1000162-1-REV01-1.PDF', address_ => '<ftp_server_ip>', user_ => '<ftp_connect_username>', password_ => '<ftp_connect_user_pwd>', port_ => 21, send_password_ => TRUE ); IF (error_msg_ IS NOT NULL) THEN dbms_output.put_line('error_msg_: ' || error_msg_); END IF;END;Output:error_msg_: ORA-20105: WebServicesUtil.readFromFtp

Document transmittal assistant get this error.  What can be the reason and what is the best way to handle it. 

Hi, I’ve got a question regarding change of status on a document.When changing a document revision status to Released we get a Release Document - General Information window where it is possible to set old released document revisions to obsolete.Does anyone know if it is possible to change the default settings, we have default No and would like it to be default Yes. 

Hello, I am attempting to setup onboarding, and from what I have read, it is possible to attach documents to a given task. However, when I navigate to the section, I do not see where this option is. Is some additional setup required to allow document attachments in Aurena? 

I want to connect a SFTP location as a document repository in IFS Cloud 21R2. Currently, I cannot see the SFTP repository type in the drop downIs there any possible way to achieve this and if so, how can I configure it? @Mathias Dahl @deshan.ekanayake I hope somebody can give us a word of advise on this matter.Your help is much appreciated.  

We’re using IFS Apps 10. Some of our users are forgetting to attach a file to the document before releasing or approving the document. My question is twofold:First, is there a way to block the Release or Approval of a document without a file being associated with the document revision record?Secondly, for those that were released or approved as essentially “empty” records, what is the best way to add a file to those records?ThanksEric 

I’m quite new to IFS, sorry if this is an obvious topic. I see that the IT department gets requests to change document numbers on documents in docman. (I would have thought the document controllers would handle this).There seems to be no possibility to do this in the IFS UI. Is there an easy way to change document numbers, or is the only option to update database records to change a document number?

Dears,I am getting this error - DocumentFileServer.IsEmpty on MWO.Can some one suggest RegardsPankaj

Hi,In the Document Object Connection, i have created a custom field such as :SELECT CASEWHEN INSTR(a.KEY_REF,'EMP_NO=')>0 THEN Company_Person_API.Get_Person_ID(regexp_substr(a.KEY_REF,'[^^|=]+',1,2),regexp_substr(a.KEY_REF,'[^^|=]+',1,4))WHEN INSTR(a.KEY_REF,'PERSON_ID=')>0 THEN regexp_substr(a.KEY_REF,'[^^|=]+',1,2)ELSE '' END FROM IFSAPP.ENHANCED_DOC_REFERENCE_OBJECT a where a.objid = :objidSo i can fetch the person ID in this field, and then I have created a custom tab in the Personal File that links to this custom field so i am able to retrieve all the documents pertaining to an employee wherever the document is located.It works, however performance is very low… is there a way to index my custom field PersonID? The Indexed box is grey ... Or has anyone found a more elegant solution ?

Hi TEAM, Please help me to provide the implementation steps for configure the HTPPS instead of HTTP for application URL.  Regards,Pankaj

Hello All!We have created a new EDM Repositore with the follow content:Document Management\Basic Data\EDM Basic → RepositoriesRepository-ID: NameDocumentclass: DEBESType: Shared folderAdress/Rep: ID from Rep.-Address and UserPfad: Q:\DEBESStatus: activeDocument Management\Basic Data\EDM Basic → RepositoriesRep Address: CompanyNameRep User: ActiveDirectory-LogIn on the serverRep Password: ActiveDirectory_Password on the serverIn the windows explorer of the IFS Application Server we also installed a network folder called “Q:\” it linked to the document server “\\Servername\”. Wie can write files via Windows to this network folder. But when we upload documents we get the following message “Failed to upload file to the file system repository [Das System kann den angegebenen Pfad nicht finden]” other this error message: “Failed to upload file to the file system repository [Zugriff verweigert]The uploaded document are still saved in the IFS-Database but not on the shared folder.What are we d

Customer is getting following error ‘no data found’ when trying to edit and and check-in a document. Did 'Undo Checkout Document' and then again tried to edit and check in, but still get the error. Anyone has an idea on how to get this resolved? Appreciate any input.