Open Text® Fax Server, RightFax Edition 9.4 Feature Pack 1, Service Release 3
Readme
November 1, 2010

Service releases and feature packs are the means by which Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition product updates are distributed.

Service releases may contain updates for system reliability, program compatibility, performance improvements, and more. All Open Text Fax Server service releases are cumulative—each contains new fixes plus all of the fixes from the previous service release.

Feature packs may contain enhancements and new features as well as fixes. Feature packs are also cumulative and contain all of the fixes from the previous service release.

Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition 9.4 Feature Pack 1, Service Release 3 contains enhancements and software fixes for the Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition 9.4 Feature Pack 1 server, fax board drivers, and client applications. The service release updates the North America and Global editions of the Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition 9.4 product suite that have already had Feature Pack 1 applied.

This readme document describes the contents of Service Release 3. It provides installation instructions and a brief description of enhancements and problems fixed with this release, and it provides late-breaking or other information that supplements the Open Text Fax Server user documentation.

Contents

Before You Begin Installing. 2

Downloading the Service Release. 2

Installing the Service Release on a Server by using the Installation Wizard. 2

Installing the Service Release in a Shared Services System... 3

Shut Down and Back Up the Fax Server 3

Install the Service Release on the First Server 4

Repeat on the Other Servers in the System... 4

Restart RightFax Services. 4

Installing the Service Release on a Fax Server in a Cluster 5

Shut Down and Back Up the Fax Server 5

Install the Service Release on the Primary Node. 5

Install the Service Release on the Secondary Node. 6

Bring Resources Back Online. 6

Understanding the Options for Installing the Service Release on Client Computers. 6

Installing the Service Release on a Client Workstation. 6

Troubleshooting the Installation. 7

Enhancements and New Features in Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition 9.4 FP 1, Service Release 3. 7

Software Fixes in Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition 9.4 FP1, Service Release 3. 7

Enhancements and New Features in Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition 9.4 FP 1, Service Release 2. 9

Customizing Thresholds for Disk Space Warning and Error Messages. 9

Software Fixes in Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition 9.4 FP1, Service Release 2. 10

Enhancements and New Features in Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition 9.4 FP 1, Service Release 1. 14

Software Fixes in Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition 9.4 FP1, Service Release 1. 14

Before You Begin Installing

Before you install Service Release 3, please note the following important information.

·         This service release is intended to update Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition 9.4 servers and client applications that have already had Feature Pack 1 applied. If you have not installed RightFax 9.4 Feature Pack 1, download it from the Open Text Knowledge center and install on your Fax Servers before applying Service Release 3.

·         Apply this update to local Fax Servers before installing it on remote Fax Servers.

·         After the service release has been installed, do not run the RightFax 9.4 Setup.exe in order to add a feature. Instead, use the Change command in the Windows Add or Remove Programs application.

·         An update to this readme file may be available. Verify that you have obtained the most current readme file from the Open Text Knowledge Center, https://knowledge.opentext.com/knowledge/llisapi.dll/open/15703289.

WARNING If you are using Lotus Notes with Midas Rich Text C++ API, you must upgrade to Midas version 4.31 before installing this update. This service release will not be able to convert forms with older versions of Midas software.

WARNING Before applying this update, if you have one or more Dialogic® Brooktrout® TR1034 fax boards installed, you must confirm that the file BtCall.cfg in the \RightFax\DocTransport\Brooktrout folder is not set to read-only. If it is, remove the read-only attribute from the file before applying the service release. Installing the service release with this file set to read-only will fail to properly update the file and will render the fax boards inoperable.

WARNING Before applying this update, all remote RightFax services must be shut down. If they are not shut down, data loss can occur. Also, database scripts could be run while a remote server is accessing the database, causing a failure to upgrade the database.

Downloading the Service Release

Download Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition 9.4 Feature Pack 1, Service Release 3 from https://knowledge.opentext.com/knowledge/llisapi.dll/open/15703289.

Installing the Service Release on a Server by using the Installation Wizard

To install the service release on a RightFax server by using the installation wizard, complete the following steps.

1.     Log on to the Fax Server as an Administrator.

2.     Shut down all RightFax services and applications on the local machine and on all remote servers. Remote servers include:

·         Remote BoardServers.

·         Remote WorkServers.

·         Remote e-mail gateways.

·         Exchange 2003 or Exchange 2007 servers that have the Open Text Fax Server Connector for Exchange installed.

·         Remote Internet Information Servers with RightFax Web applications installed.

3.     Back up the entire \RightFax directory and the RightFax SQL database. To ensure that all necessary files are properly backed up, stop all RightFax services before beginning the backup process.

4.     Double-click RightFax940_FP1SR3.exe. Files are extracted, and the RightFax 9.4 FP1 Service Release 3 Installer wizard appears.

5.     Click Start. The RightFax Backup page appears.

6.     If you have backed up the RightFax directories, select the I have backed up my RightFax Installation check box and then click Next. The RightFax SQL Authentication page appears.

7.     The installation program must execute, write, and create SQL statements and requires SQL Server® Administrator access to the RightFax database. Specify the RightFax database to update, the SQL Server administrator user name, and the password for the database. Click Next, and the Shutdown Remote Services page appears.

8.     If you have shut down all remote RightFax services or do not use remote Fax Servers, select the All remote RightFax services have been manually shutdown check box and then click Next. The Select Language page appears.

9.     You can change the language of the RightFax client applications that are installed on the computer where you are installing the service release. Before you change the language, ensure that you have specified the correct code page that supports the language. For more information, see the Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition 9.4 Feature Pack 1 Installation Guide. Select the language and then click Next.

10.   The installation program will scan the local Fax Server for RightFax services and applications that are running. If RightFax services are running or if you have a RightFax application open, the Applications and Services page appears with a list of services and applications to stop. To allow the install program to stop applications and services, click Next. The Ready to Begin page appears.

11.   To apply the service release, click Next. The Progress page appears.

12.   In some cases with Dialogic Brooktrout driver updates, in order to complete the installation Windows will require the server to be restarted in order to overwrite the Brooktrout Configtool.exe and Bostdlld.dll files. You have the option to restart the system at a later time; however, the installation is not complete until the system is restarted.

13.   On the Changes Complete page, click Close to close the Fax Server installation wizard.

14.   If you are using Brooktrout fax boards or Brooktrout SR140 Fax Software, the Brooktrout Installdriver.bat program will run in a Command Prompt window. After the Brooktrout drivers are updated, the Brooktrout Configuration Tool or wizard will open. Review the Brooktrout settings, and click Save or Apply to save the settings. This completes the update of Brooktrout fax board drivers or SR140 Fax Software.

15.   In the DocTransport module, verify the settings for the board(s) or SR140 software, and then restart the DocTransport service.

16.   Restart RightFax services.

17.   Repeat these steps on all remote Fax Servers.

 

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Installing the Service Release in a Shared Services System

If your environment uses the RightFax Shared Services Module, complete the following steps to install the service release on each server that is connected with the Shared Services Module.

IMPORTANT Installing the service release in a Shared Services system requires down time for all servers joined to the system. Please plan your installation accordingly.

To update Fax Servers in a Shared Services system, complete the following general steps:

1.     Shut Down and Back Up the RightFax Server

2.     Install the Service Release on the First Server

3.     Repeat on the Other Servers in the System

4.     Restart RightFax Services

Shut Down and Back Up the Fax Server

1.     Log on to the Fax Server as an Administrator.

2.     Shut down all RightFax services and applications on all Fax Servers that are joined to the Shared Services system and on all remote servers. Remote servers include:

·         Remote BoardServers.

·         Remote WorkServers.

·         Remote e-mail gateways.

·         Exchange 2003 or Exchange 2007 servers that have the Open Text Fax Server Connector for Exchange installed.

·         Remote Internet Information Servers with RightFax Web applications installed.

3.     Back up the entire \RightFax directory and the RightFax SQL database. To ensure that all necessary files are properly backed up, stop all RightFax services before beginning the backup process.

Install the Service Release on the First Server

1.     Double-click RightFax940_FP1SR3.exe. The RightFax 9.4 FP1 Service Release 3 Installer wizard opens.

2.     Click Start. The RightFax Backup page appears.

3.     If you have backed up the RightFax directories, select the I have backed up my RightFax Installation check box and then click Next. The RightFax SQL Authentication page appears.

4.     The installation program must execute, write, and create SQL statements and requires SQL Server Administrator access to the RightFax database. Specify the RightFax database to update, the SQL Server administrator user name, and the password for the database. Click Next, and the Shutdown Remote Services page appears.

5.     If you have shut down all remote RightFax services or do not use remote Fax Servers, select the checkbox All remote RightFax services have been manually shutdown, and then click Next. The Select Language page appears.

6.     You can change the language of the RightFax client applications that are installed on the computer where you are installing the service release. Before you change the language, ensure that you have specified the correct code page that supports the language. For more information, see the Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition 9.4 Feature Pack 1 Installation Guide. Select the language and then click Next.

7.     The installation program will scan the local Fax Server for RightFax services and applications that are running. If RightFax services are running or if you have a RightFax application open, the Applications and Services page appears with a list of services and applications to stop. To allow the install program to stop applications and services, click Next. The Ready to Begin page appears.

8.     To apply the service release, click Next. The Progress page appears.

9.     In some cases with Dialogic Brooktrout driver updates, in order to complete the installation Windows will require the server to be restarted in order to overwrite the Brooktrout Configtool.exe and Bostdlld.dll files. You have the option to restart the system at a later time; however, the installation is not complete until the system is restarted.

10.   On the Changes Complete page, click Close to close the Fax Server installation wizard.

11.   If you are using Brooktrout fax boards or Brooktrout SR140 fax software, the Brooktrout Installdriver.bat program will run in a Command Prompt window. After the Brooktrout drivers are updated, the Brooktrout Configuration Tool or wizard will open. Review the Brooktrout settings, and click Save or Apply to save the settings. This completes the update of Brooktrout fax board drivers or SR140 fax software.

12.   In the DocTransport module, verify the settings for the board(s) or SR140 software, and then restart the DocTransport service.

13.   Restart RightFax services.

Repeat on the Other Servers in the System

1.     Repeat these steps on all other servers in the Shared Services system.

2.     Repeat these steps on all remote Fax Servers.

Restart RightFax Services

1.     Reboot each RightFax node, and then reboot each remote Fax Server.

2.     Verify that all services are back online, and, if necessary, restart RightFax services.

 

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Installing the Service Release on a Fax Server in a Cluster

To update a Fax Server in a cluster, complete the following general steps:

1.     Shut Down and Back Up the Fax Server

2.     Install the Service Release on the Primary Node

3.     Install the Service Release on the Secondary Node

4.     Bring Resources Back Online

Shut Down and Back Up the Fax Server

1.     Log on to the Fax Server as an Administrator.

2.     Shut down all RightFax services and applications on all remote servers. Remote servers include:

·         Remote BoardServers.

·         Remote WorkServers.

·         Remote e-mail gateways.

·         Exchange 2003 or Exchange 2007 servers that have the Open Text Fax Server Connector for Exchange installed.

·         Remote Internet Information Servers with RightFax Web applications installed.

3.     Back up the entire \RightFax directory and the RightFax SQL database. To ensure that all necessary files are properly backed up, stop all RightFax services before beginning the backup process.

Install the Service Release on the Primary Node

1.     On the primary node, run Cluster Administrator and take all of the RightFax resources offline. However, do not take the RightFax file share or the entire RightFax group offline.

2.     In Cluster Administrator, right-click RightFax RPC Server Resource. In the shortcut menu click Properties, and the Properties dialog box opens.

3.     On the Registry Replication tab, click SOFTWARE\RightFax. Click Remove, and then click OK.

4.     Double-click RightFax940_FP1SR3.exe. The RightFax 9.4 FP1 Service Release 3 Installer wizard opens.

5.     Click Start. The RightFax Backup page appears.

6.     If you have backed up the RightFax directories, select the checkbox I have backed up my RightFax Installation, and then click Next. The RightFax SQL Authentication page appears.

7.     The installation program must execute, write, and create SQL statements and requires SQL Server Administrator access to the RightFax database. Specify the RightFax database to update, the SQL Server administrator user name, and the password for the database. Click Next, and the Shutdown Remote Services page appears.

8.     If you have shut down all remote RightFax services or do not use remote Fax Servers, select the All remote RightFax services have been manually shutdown check box and then click Next. The Select Language page appears.

9.     You can change the language of the RightFax client applications that are installed on the computer where you are installing the service release. Before you change the language, ensure that you have specified the correct code page that supports the language. For more information, see the Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition 9.4 Feature Pack 1 Installation Guide. Select the language and then click Next.

10.   The installation program will scan the local RightFax server for RightFax services and applications that are running. If RightFax services are running or if you have a RightFax application open, the Applications and Services page appears with a list of services and applications to stop. To allow the install program to stop applications and services, click Next. The Ready to Begin page appears.

11.   To apply the service release, click Next. The Progress page appears.

12.   On the Changes Complete page, click Close to close the Fax Server installation wizard.

13.   Restart RightFax services.

Install the Service Release on the Secondary Node

1.     Using Cluster Administrator, move the RightFax group to the secondary node.

2.     On the secondary node, repeat the steps under Install the Service Release on the Primary Node.

Bring Resources Back Online

1.     In Cluster Administrator, right-click RightFax RPC Server Resource. In the shortcut menu click Properties, and the Properties dialog box opens.

2.     On the Registry Replication tab, click Add. The Registry Key dialog box appears.

3.     Enter the key SOFTWARE\RightFax, and then click OK.

4.     Reboot the primary node.

5.     Bring the RightFax resources back online.

6.     Reboot the secondary node.

 

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Understanding the Options for Installing the Service Release on Client Computers

Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition 9.4 FP1 Service Release 3 includes updates for the RightFax 9.4 FP1 client applications. These applications include FaxUtil, RightFax Fax Printer and Tray Icon (also known as FaxCtrl or print-to-fax), and Enterprise Fax Manager.

NOTE On Windows 7 computers, the Fax Server 9.4 client application setup program must be updated with Feature Pack 1 before the client applications can be installed. See the Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition 9.4 Feature Pack 1 Installation Guide for information about installing the Fax Server client applications on Windows 7.

WARNING Do not install this update on RightFax SOAP client computers. The service release is not designed to update it, and the SOAP client will stop functioning.

Installing the Service Release on a Client Workstation

To install the service release on a client workstation, complete the following steps:

1.     Log on to the client workstation as an Administrator.

2.     Double-click RightFax940_FP1SR3.exe. The RightFax 9.4 FP1 Service Release 3 Installer wizard opens.

3.     Click Start. The RightFax Backup page appears.

4.     If you have backed up the Fax Server installation, select the checkbox I have backed up my RightFax Installation and click Next.

5.     You can change the language of the RightFax client applications that are installed on the computer where you are installing the service release. Before you change the language, ensure that you have specified the correct code page that supports the language. For more information, see the Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition 9.4 Feature Pack 1 Installation Guide. Select the language and then click Next.

6.     The installation program will scan the local workstation for RightFax services and applications that are running. If RightFax services are running or if you have a RightFax application open, the Applications and Services page appears with a list of services and applications to stop. To allow the install program to stop applications and services, click Next. The Ready to Begin page appears.

7.     To apply the service release, click Next. The Progress page appears.

8.     On the Changes Complete page, click Close to close the Fax Server installation wizard.

Troubleshooting the Installation

The service release installation program creates a log file that can be referenced for troubleshooting. Look for the file RightFax940FP1SR3_date_time.log in the root of the RightFax program folder.

Enhancements and New Features in Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition 9.4 FP 1, Service Release 3

This release adds support for notifications from the new HP multi-function printers, and provides a new silent installation that pushes the Rightfax client package to user workstations.  For complete installation instructions, see the Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition 9.4 Feature Pack 1 SR3 Installation Guide.

This release also offers Office 2010 support.  SSA supported files formats used by the Conversion Engine are:

·         Microsoft Word, versions 2000, 2003, 2007, and 2010.

·         Microsoft Excel, versions 2000, 2003, 2007, and 2010.

·         Microsoft PowerPoint, versions 2000, 2003, 2007, and 2010.

·         Microsoft Visio, versions 2000, 2003, 2007, and 2010.

·         Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 7 or 8.

To enable the RightFax server to perform Server-Side Application conversion, install the applications on the RightFax server and any computers running remote WorkServers you want to use for SSA.

The version of Microsoft Office installed on the Fax Server or WorkServers must be able to open the document versions that are submitted by client computers.

In order to convert Office 2007 and 2010 documents, you must install Office 2003 with the Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats, and all available patches.  These are available from Microsoft.   

NOTE: Office 2003 will not be able to convert Office 2007 xml files.

NOTE:  If coversheets or attachments created with Microsoft Office generate errors, you may need to add a dedicated “Desktop” folder for conversions in the “systemprofile” folder on the server.  Full instructions are in Article 17319199 on the Open Text Knowledge Center at (https://knowledge.opentext.com/knowledge/llisapi.dll/open/17319199).

 

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Software Fixes in Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition 9.4 FP1, Service Release 3

Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition 9.4 FP1, Service Release 3 includes the following software fixes:

Open Text Tracking Number

Module

Description

Resolution

RF-4830

EFM

After applying SR2 to RightFax 9.4 FP1, the available space for Fax database per SQL incorrectly displays as 0 MB when the SQL account user does not have administrative rights.

SQL account user must have administrative rights.

RF-4756

EFM

If SQL database server has more than 32 gigs of free disk space, EFM shows a negative value.

Corrected.

RF-4714

WebUtil

Using WebUtil to send a large number of documents at the same time can result in duplicate outgoing faxes in a Shared Services environment.

Corrected.

RF-4707

FaxServer

Loss of TCP/IP functionality on the RightFax server can result in data loss for inbound faxes.

Corrected.

RF-4695

Docs on Demand

997.VOX file included with RightFax 9.4 FP1 is in the wrong format.

Corrected.

RF-4682

WebUtil

WebUtil creates files in the RightFax\WebApps\WebUtil\Temporary Files directory which do not get cleared out automatically.

Corrected. 

RF-4642

Client FUW32

Delegate user can update fax status without the permission 'can update fax status'.

Corrected.

RF-4621

FaxViewer

Select Font option is not available in the Windows 7 Fax Utility Fax Annotation.

Corrected.

RF-4607

Client FUW32

When sharing a mailbox, users might accidentally create a subfolder within a folder that another user has deleted.  This new folder generates an Unreachable folders error.

Corrected.

RF-4567

WebUtil

Deleting faxes before they send via WebUtil doesn't stop the fax from processing and going out.

Corrected.

RF-4564

Production Server

Websphere MQGET.exe returns an error when  -b switch is set to 5 or higher.

Corrected.

RF-4499

Outlook Fax Extension

Outlook Fax Extension does not implement required cover sheet settings correctly.

Corrected.

RF-4477

Doc Transport

When calling a CallXPress integrated RF system that has no available channels, the “Sorry, there are no fax lines available” message can take up to 60 seconds to play.

Corrected.  To add a registry key that indicates how long DocTransport will wait before reporting to CallXpress that all channels are busy. 

1.     Open the Windows Registry Editor to the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
\Software\Rightfax\
DocTransport.

(x64:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\
Software\
Wow6432Node\RightFax\
DocTransport\
)

2.     Create a new REG_DWORD entry called WAITFORFREECHANNEL.

3.     Double-click the new REG_DWORD to edit it.

4.     Set the value to the number of milliseconds DocTransport should wait before reporting that all channels are busy, and then click OK. Default value is 3000 (30 seconds).

RF-4330

WebUtil

When switching delegates in Webutil, the fax list does not refresh.

Corrected.

RF-4254

FaxServer

Under certain circumstances, rescheduling a fax allows a user to bypass administrative approval.

Corrected.

RF-4182

EFM

Unable to delete certain WebUtil users via EFM.

Corrected.

RF-4173

Database Server

If a user creates too many user folders in WebUtil, FaxDB.exe crashes when that user is opened in FaxUtil.

Corrected.  If a user has used WebUtil to create more folders than Faxutil can display, an error message appears and all faxes are displayed in the default Faxutil folders (All, Main, and Trash).  When viewed with WebUtil, the faxes will remain in their user folders.  

RF-4107

FileNet

Faxes migrated into FileNet Fax Manager list the same value for Time and DCL Time.

Corrected. Updated RightFaxLIM.dll available in \RighFax\Patch\FileNet Print folder.  This new library needs to replace the older version FileNet Print server.

RF-4098

FaxServer

HPFAX fax jobs disappear if SQL Server disk is full.

Corrected. See also Customizing Thresholds for Disk Space Warning and Error Messages later in this readme file.

RF-3705

FaxUtil

Command line installation of 9.4 client installs Outlook forms even if not specified.

Corrected.

RF-3425

Install

The name of the server does not get populated in the Outlook form when using the "/RightFaxServer=" switch.

Corrected.

RF-3130

Install

RightFax Client installs Outlook Fax Extension even if it's not selected.

Corrected.

RF-3023

Database Server

Freedbspace stored procedure is in violation of security specifications for some enterprise environments.

Alternative Freedbspace procedure is available. Run RightFax\Patch\SqlScripts\FreeDBSpaceHardCoded.sql against your RightFax database.

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Enhancements and New Features in Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition 9.4 FP 1, Service Release 2

This release includes Dialogic® Brooktrout® SDK 6.2.4, which includes maintenance fixes. This release also improves the way that disk space for the database is calculated. You can also customize thresholds for warnings and error messages relating to disk space calculation. The default values display warnings when available disk space drops to 150 MB for an Alert (yellow) and 50 MB for an Error (red). 

Customizing Thresholds for Disk Space Warning and Error Messages

On the Fax Server:

Set the value for Alerts:

1.     Open the Windows Registry Editor to the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\RightFax\FaxServer\. (x64: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\RightFax\FaxServer\)

2.     Create a new REG_DWORD called AlertThresh_LowDisk

3.     Double-click the new REG_DWORD to edit it.

4.     Set the Base to Decimal

5.     Set the value to the number of megabytes remaining on the SQL disk when EFM will display yellow (Alert) and click OK.

Set the value for Critical low space:

1.     Open the Windows Registry Editor to the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\RightFax\FaxServer\. (x64: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\RightFax\FaxServer\)

2.     Create a new REG_DWORD called AlertThresh_CriticalLowDisk

3.     Double-click the new REG_DWORD to edit it.

4.     Set the Base to Decimal

5.     Set the value to the number of megabytes remaining on the SQL disk when EFM will display red (Error) and click OK.

Delete the following keys:

• HKLM\Software\\RightFAX\FaxServer\AdminPageAlert_2
• HKLM\Software\\RightFAX\FaxServer\AdminPageAlert_3

Exit regedit.

 

On the client:

Set the value for Alerts:

1.     Open the Windows Registry Editor to the key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\RightFax Client\FAW32\

2.     Create a new REG_DWORD called LowMBDBWarning

3.     Double-click the new REG_DWORD to edit it.

4.     Set the Base to Decimal

5.     Set the value to the number of megabytes remaining on the SQL disk when EFM will display yellow (Alert) and click OK.

Set the value for Critical low space:

1.     Open the Windows Registry Editor to the key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\RightFax Client\FAW32\

2.     Create a new REG_DWORD called LowMBDBError

3.     Double-click the new REG_DWORD to edit it.

4.     Set the Base to Decimal

5.     Set the value to the number of megabytes remaining on the SQL disk when EFM will display red (Error) and click OK.

 

Please note, the values set on the server and client must agree. If you create or change the server side registry entries, you must stop and restart the server module.

 

Software Fixes in Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition 9.4 FP1, Service Release 2

Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition 9.4 FP1, Service Release 2 includes the following software fixes:

Open Text Tracking Number

Module

Description

Resolution

RF-4480

Exchange Connector

Using the IMCEARFAX address scheme for Exchange 2007 is not working after upgrading to FP1 on the Exchange Connector.

Corrected.

RF-4476

Production Server

Two faxes pointing to the same CMD file will result in faxes going to the wrong person.

Corrected.

RF-4438

Work Server

Legal size PDF attachments are not converting fully.

Corrected.

RF-4431

WebUtil

WebUtil does not pass sender’s email address to eTransport.

Corrected.

RF-4429

DocTransport

With Dialogic SDK 6.2.2, using H.323 with Cisco Call Manager version 7.1.3 can cause a channel reset failure.

Corrected with implementation of Dialogic SDK 6.2.4.

RF-4421

Fax Server

9.4 FP1 SR1 generates "Could not find stored procedure 'DeleteDocumentWithNoCheck’” errors during maintenance.

Corrected.

RF-4352

Notes Gateway

Certain message formatting is not retained when Notes Gateway uses Midas for forms routing.

Message formatting is retained when using RTF instead of HTML. To force Midas conversions to use RTF:

1.     Open the Windows Registry Editor to the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\RightFax\Gateway(x).
(x64:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\ Wow6432Node\RightFax\Gateway(x))

2.     Create a new REG_DWORD called ForceMidasRTFConversions

3.     Double-click the new REG_DWORD to edit it.

4.     Set the Base to Decimal.

5.     Set the value to 1 to turn on Midas RTF conversions and click OK.

RF-4341

SMTP Gateway

Abandoned fax notification message is different in RightFax 9.4 FP1 than in RightFax 9.3 FP2 SR6.

To add a registry key that enables the same type of abandoned fax notification message as in prior versions:

5.     Open the Windows Registry Editor to the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
\Software\Rightfax\FaxServer.

(x64:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\ Wow6432Node\RightFax\FaxServer\)

6.     Create a new REG_DWORD entry called AllowMultipleGatewayNotifications

7.     Double-click the new REG_DWORD to edit it.

8.     Set the value to 1 and click OK. [ Show » ] Windy Henson - 19/Jul/10 02:05 PM EDT ******doc note******* Open the Windows Registry Editor to the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \Software\Rightfax\FaxServer. Create a new REG_DWORD entry AllowMultipleGatewayNotifications and set its value to 1.

RF-4327

CapaSync

CapaSync configuration does  not open correctly if RightFax Server Date/Time format has been changed.

Corrected.

RF-4322

WebUtil

When viewing a fax in WebUtil from a mailbox where the user has delegate rights, a permissions error is displayed.

Corrected.

RF-4319

Doc Transport

DocTransport ceases to respond to CallXPress requests after a call has been received when all RightFax lines are busy.

Corrected.

RF-4315

Outlook Advanced Form

“Get Mail Message Inspector” error appears in Outlook when viewing a fax.

Corrected.

RF-4313

Production Server

Problems using Letter Gothic font.

Corrected.

RF-4310

Conversion Engine

Microsoft Office Word documents in XML format do not convert.

This is only supported for fax servers using the Captaris Conversion Engine (SSA), and only for Word XML files.

Please note, if you are using Office 2003 with the Captaris Conversion Engine, it will not convert 2007 files correctly, but 2007 will convert both 2003 and 2007 Word XML documents.

RF-4307

WebUtil

In WebUtil, users can change the coversheets assigned to them in EFM even though 'can change coversheet' permission is not selected.

Corrected.

RF-4286

CapaSync

CapaSync scans through all users in OU when only “Include group” option is selected.

Corrected.

RF-4282

Fax Server

Multiple simultaneous "Forward to New Fax Number" results in faxes stuck in Waiting for Phone Expansion state.

Corrected.

RF-4247

Fax Server

Prescanning very large Print-to-Fax files for embedded codes can cause the Fax Server to appear unresponsive.  

To set the number of seconds after which FaxServ should stop processing embedded codes:

1.     Open the Windows Registry Editor to the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\RightFax\FaxServer\.
(x64:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\ Wow6432Node\RightFax\FaxServer\)

2.     Create a new REG_DWORD called PrescanTimeoutSeconds

3.     Double-click the new REG_DWORD to edit it.

4.     Set the Base to Decimal

5.     Enter the number of seconds after which FaxServe should stop processing embedded codes and click OK. A value of 0 (zero) means no timeout.

RF-4246

Notes Gateway

Duplicate faxes are created when multiple Notes gateways access the same Domino server.

Corrected.

RF-4240

Doc Transport

DNIS digits from Nortel CS 1000  SIP Invites are not parsed.

To parse a Nortel DNIS:

1.     Open the Windows Registry Editor to the key HKLM\Software\RightFax\DocTransport\Transports\Brooktrout.
(x64:
HKLM\Software\ Wow6432Node\RightFax\DocTransport\Transports\Brooktrout)

2.     Create a new REG_DWORD called CheckDNISForNortelRoutecode

3.     Double-click the new REG_DWORD to edit it.

4.     Set the value to 1 and click OK.

RF-4237

Auto Reply

In RightFax Autoreply Configuration, monitored users are not removed correctly.

Corrected.

RF-4220

Fax Server

For very large databases, faxes stuck in In-Process status (Sending, Waiting to be Sent, or Scheduled to be Sent) never finalize status and will resend upon restart of RightFax Server Module, or when the fax is kicked.

Corrected.

RF-4219

ETransport

Mimesend debug always shows Sunday as date when sending fax as e-mail.

Corrected.

RF-4218

SMTP Integration

Unable to convert UTF-8 characters in body of SMTP message when sending as Plain Text.

Corrected.

RF-4216

Fax Server

When a fax is set to be slow checked, there are unnecessary delays in updating its status.

Corrected.

RF-4215

FaxUtil

FaxUtil generates an error on Windows 7/2008 if Microsoft Outlook is not installed.

Corrected.

RF-4212

Fax Server

When using very large databases, database recovery cycle takes a long time.

To prevent large databases with many documents from taking a long time to complete the DBRecovery cycle:

1.     Open the Windows Registry Editor to the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\RightFax\FaxServer\.
(x64:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\ Wow6432Node\RightFax\FaxServer\)

2.     Create a new REG_DWORD called DBRecovery_Post_CheckLookEvent

3.     Double-click the new REG_DWORD to edit it.

4.     Set the value to 0 to turn off notifications and click OK. [ Show » ] Windy Henson - 15/Jul/10 04:29 PM EDT ******doc note******** Add DWORD Regkey DBRecovery_Post_CheckLookEvent to HKLM\Software\RightFax\FaxServer to turn off the event notification during the DBRecovery Maintenance cycle. This prevents large databases with lots of documents, that meet this condition, from taking such a long time to do the DBRecovery cycle. Set the value to Zero (0) to turn it off. It defaults to One(1).

RF-4196

Fax Server

Date on fax coversheet forwarded to fax machine reports 1/1/2098.

Edit the .doc coversheet located in \program files\rightfax\fcs and change the FaxSendDate DocVariable in the footer of the coversheet to FaxDate. Refer to the Adminstrator’s Guide for more information.

RF-4195

WorkServer

When user has Outbound Auto Printing enabled and timestrip is enabled, the timestrip prints on a separate page.

Corrected.

RF-4191

DocTransport

DocTransport.exe fails on second node in a Windows 2003 cluster.

Corrected.

RF-4173

Database Server

Webutil allows creation of too many user folders, resulting in FaxDB.exe crashing when the user is opened in FaxUtil.

Corrected.  System displays a warning if too many folders are created.

RF-4172

Work Server

HTML attachments starting with a script tag do not convert correctly.

Corrected.

RF-4142

FaxUtil

Cannot preview a scanned page from FaxUtil Fax Information dialog box.

Corrected.

RF-4125

Doc Transport

FoIP fail-over not disabling dialing rule due to Brooktrout result code 3\258 - Dial Tone after Dialing.

Corrected.

RF-4122

Postscript

Certain PDF files convert with poor quality and are not legible.

To improve conversion quality of some PDF files, add a string value to the registry of each work server that does conversion:

1.     Open the Windows Registry Editor to the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\ Rightfax\Worksrv\Worksrv#.
(x64:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\ Wow6432Node\ Rightfax\Worksrv\Worksrv# )

2.     Create a new string value called GSPostScriptCode

3.     Double-click the new string value to edit it.

4.     Set the string value to:
<< /Install { {0.90 gt { 1 } { 0 } ifelse } settransfer } >> setpagedevice

5.     Click OK.[ Show » ]

Windy Henson - 30/Jun/10 12:28 PM EDT rf941 sr2 good build 2067 *********doc*********** requires reg entry: Add a String value named GSPostScriptCode to each HKLM\Software\Rightfax\Worksrv\Worksrv# which does conversion and set it's value to; << /Install { {0.90 gt { 1 } { 0 } ifelse } settransfer } >> setpagedevice

 

RF-4120

SMTP Gateway

When using SMTP Gateway, only the body of the email is sent if the email contains a signature with an image and separate attachments.

Corrected.

RF-4113

Notes Gateway

Web Delivery URL does not appear in email body when using Notes.

Corrected.

RF-4079

SMTP Gateway

SMTP faxes with IETF addressing will drop + sign from dialing string.

Corrected.

[ Show » ]

Steven Angel - 28/Jun/10 02:08 PM EDT Fixed in build 2067. Added "DoNotStripPlusSign" DWIRD registry key. Works the same as Exchange. It allows in '+', '-', and '.'; all of which are valid but we currently strip.

 

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Enhancements and New Features in Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition 9.4 FP 1, Service Release 1

This release includes Dialogic® Brooktrout® SDK 6.2.2, which includes maintenance fixes and new features including support for Human Answered Fax with AudioCodes gateways. See the Dialogic documentation for more information.

 

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Software Fixes in Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition 9.4 FP1, Service Release 1

Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition 9.4 FP 1, Service Release 1 includes the following software fixes:

Open Text Tracking Number

Module

Description

Resolution

RF-4179
RF-4226

FaxUtil

Invalid characters added to dialing string in FP1 with multiple input languages.

Corrected.

RF-4209

DocTransport

SR140 rejects SIP T.38 re-invite when dialing in voice mode.

Corrected by Brooktrout SDK 6.2.2, included in this release.

RF-4166

WebUtil

“Refuse Distributions” check box behaves the opposite of FaxUtil.

Corrected.

RF-4149

Enterprise Fax Manager

Form overlay, library document, and signature image files remain after deletion.

Corrected.

RF-4141

SMTP Gateway

Greek text in the body of messages sent via SMTP is replaced with different characters.

Corrected.

RF-4140

Enterprise Fax Reporter

Enterprise Fax Reporter displays an error if the fax database is not named “RightFax.”

Corrected.

RF-4120

SMTP Gateway

Embedded images in HTML emails cause incorrect conversion of attachments.

Corrected.

RF-4109

Lotus Notes Gateway

Certain Excel attachments fail conversion when sent through the Gateway for Lotus Notes.

Corrected.

RF-4106

DocTransport

Partially received faxes are deleted when using Dialogic Eicon fax boards.

Corrected. Partially received faxes now appear in FaxUtil with “transmission error” status.

RF-4082

eTransport

Encrypted SMTP authentication fails.

Corrected.

RF-4068

DocTransport

Transmission Result field is truncated at three characters with Audit Log Level 3 in Brooktrout Global Transport Settings.

Corrected.

RF-4024

WebUtil

Users with two or more delegates are unable to view their fax list.

Corrected.

RF-3979

Connector for SAP

Fax status notifications not being sent to SAP.

Corrected.

RF-3976

WebUtil

When multiple faxes are selected for printing, only the last fax selected is printed.

Corrected.

RF-3963

WebUtil

Unable to edit recipients in the To field when composing a fax.

Corrected.

RF-3956

DocTransport

When reconnecting to the database, an event log error is generated.

Corrected. Event log type is now warning.

RF-3938

SMTP Gateway

Incorrect fax number is displayed in certain email notifications.

Corrected.

RF-3892

Connector for Exchange 2007

Certain .eml files contain invalid Content-Type information.

Corrected. Content-Type now conforms to standards.

RF-3878

DocTransport

Faxes will not send with channels set for Dial w/ Ring Detect.

Corrected.

RF-3827

SMTP Gateway

SMTP gateway retries faxes with invalid images indefinitely.

Corrected.

RF-3689

WorkServer

PDF files with double-byte characters do not convert correctly.

Corrected.

RF-3663

Fax Server

Multiple Fax Server component instances sharing a single database can cause SQL blocking issues.

Corrected.

RF-3176

WebUtil

Library document search does not behave as expected.

Corrected.

RF-1877

WebUtil

Split faxes appear in the Main folder rather than the folder that contains the original fax.

Corrected. Split faxes now appear in the same folder as the original fax.

 

 

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