Note: This applies to DocuShare 6.5.x
Prerequisites:
· Applications must already be configured to open in the web browser not in the native application for this solution to work.
Note: For detailed instruction on How To Make Documents Open in their Native Application Instead of the Web Browser click the solution link listed at the bottom of the page.
To open documents in a separate browser window modify the dslib.vdf file.
Note: You must be a Windows Administrator to perform this solution.
To modify the dslib.vdf file:
1. Open Windows Explorer and navigate into the \amber\templates\system directory.
2. Make a copy the dslib.vdf file.
3. Browse to the \amber\templates\local directory.
Where is the installation directory for DocuShare. The default installation path for DocuShare is C:\Xerox\Docushare. Depending on your installation environment this path may vary.
Note: If the \amber\templates\local directory does not exist then one will need to be created. All customized vdf files should be placed in the local directory.
4. Paste a copy of the dslib.vdf file into the \amber\templates\local directory.
Note: DocuShare will look for the local directory for customized VDFs before going to the (default) system folder
5. Open the dslib.vdf with a text editor such as Notepad.
6. Search for the following entry.
7. Replace with the following entry.
8. Save the file.
9. Refresh the webpage.
Note: In some instances a restart of DocuShare may be necessary to see the changes and/or checking the cache settings on the browser you are using (Example: Internet Explorer).
Solution Published: August 23rd, 2011
Solution ID: 916