Main Settings (Remote Content Source)

To specify whether this content source uses the gateway and to edit this content source's associated Content Service:

By default, this content crawler uses the gateway to open documents. When users click a link to an associated document, they are redirected to a URL (generated from the settings in your portal configuration file) that, in turn, displays the document. This allows users to view documents they might not otherwise be able to view, either due to security on the content source repository or firewall restrictions. If you want your users to be able to view documents even when they are not connected to your network, you should leave this setting at its default.

Important: If the associated Content Service supports file upload (specified on the Advanced Settings page), you must use the gateway or file uploads will fail.

If you want instead to direct users to the network path of the document, choose Does not use the gateway to open documents. Be warned, however, that with this option, even users with access to this content source's documents will not be able to open the documents if they are not connected to your network.

If this content crawler uses the gateway, you see the name of the Content Service associated with this content source next to Web Service. To edit this Content Service, click its name.
Enter your login name and password so Publisher can verify your rights and privileges.

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To create a new remote content source:
a. Open an administrative folder.
b. In the Create Object menu, click Content Source - Remote.
c. In the Choose Web Service dialog box, select the appropriate web service and click OK.
To edit an existing remote content source:
a. Navigate to the remote content source you want to edit.
b. Click the remote content source name.