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Output Agent is a server-side process that lets you output Perceptive Content documents on a job-by-job basis or in a batch. Using this agent, you can output Perceptive Content documents directly to a printer or to a file. You can also export documents in various formats, including JPEG and raster PDF, and then print the exported documents at any time.

Output Agent additionally offers the ability to export documents in DICOM format and transmit them to an external DICOM server. DICOM is an optional feature of Output Agent and requires an additional license.

To have Output Agent output documents, you can submit an output job to Output Agent using iScript or you can define a keyfile that specifies the documents you want to output. For details about using an iScript to output files from Output Agent, refer to documentation about the submitToPrintServer type in the INDocument help.

Note: When exporting records, you cannot submit an output job to Output Agent using keyfiles or iScripts that use keys to look up objects.

Using values in a keyfile, Output Agent returns matching documents stored in Perceptive Content and then outputs them using the specified parameters from the inserverOutput.ini configuration file. Output Agent monitors a specified directory for keyfiles. When a new keyfile appears in the monitored directory, Output Agent recognizes it and then processes it. This document explains how to create a keyfile in the “Configure Output Agent” section.

Note: Output Agent outputs copies of documents, called output files. The Perceptive Content documents remain unaltered within the Perceptive Content repository.

Before installing Output Agent, perform the following readiness checks:

Obtain the IP address and port number of Perceptive Content Server.
Ensure that you have sufficient disk space for executables and object storage.
Ensure Perceptive Content agent token authentication is configured and generate an authentication token for Output Agent.

Note:

This document assumes you are installing Output Agent for the first time or that you have no earlier versions running on the computer. To update or upgrade Output Agent from a previous version, refer to the Update ReadMe document. Sections of the update readme may reference procedures in this installation guide.
When using records functionality or Retention Management, only one Output Agent can be installed.
In Windows, you must install this agent in a 64-bit environment. For product technical specifications and system requirements, refer to the Product Technical Specifications for your product version.
An agent authentication token is required to install Output Agent. Ensure Perceptive Content token authentication is configured and generate an authentication token prior to installing Output Agent. For more information, see the “About token authentication” help topic in the Manage Content help.