The processor that produces renditions for PowerPoint documents. The processor uses a bridging library to make calls in to PowerPoint to produce renditions and requires PowerPoint to be installed on the server and to be in the path.


Installation and configuration

Step 1. Launch Aspire and Open the Services Management Page

  1. Launch Aspire (if it's not already running).
  2. Go to Launch Control.
  3. Browse to: http://localhost:50505

For details on using the Aspire Services Management page, see Admin UI.


Step 2. Add a new PowerPoint Rendering Engine

  1. From Services, click Add Service.
  2. Click PowerPoint Rendering Engine.

If the service is not shown, you can install a custom service with the co-ordinates com.accenture.aspire:app-thumbnail-ppt-service


Step 2a. Specify Basic Information

  1. Enter a service name or leave as default.
  2. Click the Service tab at the top of the screen or use the “arrow” at the right of the screen to move to the service configuration screen. You will now see the service configuration.


Step 2b. Specify Service Information

In the Service tab, specify the information required:

  1. There are no specific configuration options for this processor

  2. Debug: Select this if you want debug messages to be logged

Click Save and Done to return to the Services Manager


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