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Render documents on IBM i


To enable document preview functionality for IBM Web Content Manager and the Common Mail portlet, set up an HTML rendering server to work with WebSphere Portal. Because IBM i does not contain native graphics support, install additional fonts to perform the document conversion required by these functions. Document conversion enables WebSphere Portal to convert documents produced by commonly used office programs into Web pages, so that they can be viewed and searched by users online. The additional fonts include an HTML rendering server known as X virtual frame buffer for the X server.

Before beginning, you must have:

After setting up the HTML rendering server, also enable the Document Conversion Services. See Related for the link to Document Conversion Services.

Complete the following tasks on each node to render documents on IBM i:

The HTML rendering server (X virtual frame buffer for X servers that you associate with the WebSphere Portal profile should only be used for WebSphere Portal. Using the HTML rendering server with other applications may cause problems.

  1. Configure an HTML rendering server on IBM i
    After you have installed OS/400 - Additional Fonts (5761SS1, Option 43), which is for Version 6R1, or OS/400 - Additional Fonts (5770SS1, Option 43), which is for v7R1, on the IBM i system, an HTML rendering server (X virtual frame buffer for X server) is present. Select a display number for the HTML rendering server.

  2. Optional: Associate an HTML rendering server with WebSphere Portal on IBM i
    After selecting a display number for the HTML rendering server (X virtual frame buffer for X server), you must associate this server with the installed IBM WebSphere Portal profile.


Parent: Install on IBM i
Related:
Enable Document Conversion Services