Distribution Tab: Document Handling

(Available only for the document owner.)

(The chapter applies to individual files. On how to distribute files within folders during or after import, see Distributing Imported Folders with Files.)

The distribution (replication) parameters are either assigned when importing files into TM Master or inherited from other replication settings of the files.

The tab enables the following actions with individual files:

• Monitor the file replication progress and see the targets and status (success, errors, etc.);

• Manage the replication process: send file to extra desired units, etc.

To monitor replication of the individual file on the Distribution tab:

• Use the grid of the Distribution tab of the File Metadata or File Properties window to know the current replication status of the file: whether it has replicated successfully or a unit is waiting for the office to get the file, etc. (Use Table 5. The Distribution tab grid description. for reference.)

To manage replication:

• On the Distribution tab of the File Metadata or File Properties window, right-click the desired unit and then select:

• Send File – to send the file to the selected ship (unit) through replication process.
• Request File – use only for debugging purposes. Only experienced users should use the button. o Force Replication – use only for debugging purposes. Only experienced users should use the button.

The current replication status for the file shows in the Status To … columns.

The replication starts automatically once the file is assigned with the distribution parameters or otherwise updated.