Simplewebserver Documentation

The Simple WebServer allows users to host static files on an Enfocus Switch Server through HTTP by selecting a folder to share and a port number. It provides an easy way to share files between different platforms without needing network paths. However, the webserver runs independently of the Switch workflow and requires a full system reboot to stop it. HTTPS is not currently supported and files with special characters will need URL encoding. The WebServer is compatible with Switch 2020 and newer and logs errors and requests to files.

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Simple WebServer

Description
Simple WebServer allows you to serve static files using HTTP
from any folder on your Enfocus Switch Server. Just select a
folder you want to share, enter a port number and you’re good to
go!

Simple WebServer gives you the ability to host files for your MIS, CRM/ERP, digital printer
or other applications that can download files from an HTTP server. Also sharing files
between different platforms (Windows/Linux/Mac) is now made easy.

There is no more need for unc paths like \\server\path or fysical paths like K:\ or P:\

EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!!
Simple WebServer starts a webserver on the configured port that runs outside the
Enfocus Switch scope. When the webserver needs to be stopped your Windows or
Mac Server needs to reboot completely! Stopping the workflow will not stop the
webserver. This will be resolved in the upcoming Enfocus Switch 2021 version.

HTTPS
HTTPS is not supported at this time, please be careful sharing ports outside of your
network.

URL Encoding
If a shared file contains any special character or spaces, be sure to encode the url.

“this is a special character file &.pdf”

will become
“this%20is%20a%20special%20character%20file%20%26.pdf”

You can avoid this by sanitizing the file using the Filename Cleaner from the Enfocus
AppStore (https://www.enfocus.com/en/appstore/product/filename-cleaner)

Compatibility
Enfocus Switch 2020 Spring and newer

Connections
There is one Data error outgoing connection. This connection is the output for:
1. App errors, which generates an error_<timestamp>.log
2. HTTP requests and errors, a logfile.log file produced every 5 minutes.

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Flow elements properties

• HTTP folder
o The folder you whish to share

• HTTP Port number

o The port number on which the server serves static files. Must be between
3000 and 3050.
Important: You can only use a port number once!

WebServer Example:

Enfocus Switch Server ip address is: 192.168.1.1

Selected port: 3000

Let’s say you have a folder with PDF files you are sharing. In this folder there is a file called
printfile1.pdf.

Now browse to: http://192.168.1.1:3000/printfile1.pdf

Note:

If you want to make files accessible from outside your business network, configure NAT /
Port forwarding in your router. Make sure you are redirecting ports 3000 through 3050 to
the Switch Server.