Non-accumulated batch
In NA batch, which is a traditional batch process, the batch process accepts one or more input files containing document data sets, as well as optional processing instructions.
NA batch processes the document data sets using the specified templates and delivery options to compose output documents. Supported input file formats include XML, delimited, and fixed-length data files. In Designer, fixed-length files are referred to as keyed records. The primary difference between NA batch and accumulated batch is that with accumulated batch, requests are pre-composed and accumulated in a database from on-demand and interactive delivery requests.
NA batch works with both interactive templates and non-interactive templates. Interactive templates always use the interactive data model. Input files that use the interactive data model, or the data sets contained within the input files, must have a complete set of data for each data set because there is no runtime interaction to gather additional data. Non-interactive templates can use one of the following data models: keyed record, delimited, or custom XML. For more information about the data model input files, see Non-accumulated batch input files.
As with accumulated batch, you can use NA batch to perform batch print, archive, report file generation with inclusion conditions, and sorting using the same configuration options in EngageOne Administration.
If Batch fails with Time out while waiting for composition
resources you should increase the time out setting for document composition. All
graphics applications will take considerable time to complete. The doc1gen.time.out
setting is located in config-settings.xml
. The default is 120 seconds.
Express Batch
The Express Batch processing mode can significantly improve NA Batch performance, in this mode NA Batch skips additional configuration provided by Engage One Server during delivery channel definition, also reducing many I/O operations. For available options available for this mode refer to Express Batch.
Express Batch applies to non-interactive templates created in Designer only. During Designer's Publish for EngageOne. Refer to the Publishing for EngageOne section in the Designer User's Guide for detailed information on configuring templates for Express Batch processing.