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Chapter 7. Installing the Document Manager desktop client
and controls
This chapter explains how to install the Document Manager Desktop Enabler and
controls.
The Desktop Enabler lets users access Document Manager libraries via the
Windows Explorer, provides support for integrated applications such as Microsoft
Office and Lotus SmartSuite ® , and lets users manage local settings through the
Document Manager Desktop Administrator. The Desktop Enabler is supported on
workstations running Windows platforms only.
The Document Manager controls provide additional support for Notes client users.
v Installing the Document Manager client
v Removing the Document Manager client software
v Installing the Document Manager controls
Installing the Document Manager client
The user interacts with Lotus Domino Document Manager through either a Notes
client (which accesses the library database), or a Web browser (which accesses the
library through its URL). No additional installation on the client workstation is
required for either of these access modes.
In the absence of either the Notes client or a browser, the user can access a library
through the Document Manager Desktop Enabler. The Enabler lets users who work
with document-creation applications such as Lotus Word Pro ®
or Microsoft Word
access documents in a Document Manager library directly from the application.
This is particularly useful for those who spend a significant amount of time
working in these applications. However, the Enabler provides more limited
functionality than the Notes client or browser.
You can install the Desktop Enabler from the Document Manager library by using
either a Notes client or a Web browser. The setup process varies depending on the
interface you use:
v Setting up the Desktop Enabler from Notes
v Setting up the Desktop Enabler from a browser
Note: The Desktop Enabler can only be installed on workstations running a
supported version of Windows. For information on system requirements, see
readclnt.txt.
Setting up the Desktop Enabler from Notes
When you install the Desktop Enabler from a Notes client, you can choose whether
to install and set up the Enabler, or download the files without completing setup.
If you choose the latter option, you will need to run ddsetup.exe when you want
to set up the Enabler.
1. Open the Document Manager library. For example, from a Notes client, choose
File - Database - Open, specify the name of the Domino server, and select the
Document Manager library.
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