Listed below are instructions for setting up the Fax Report Server to use the RightFax faxing software.
Initial Setup
- The RightFax directory must be in the search path on the PC. The directory name is usually: C:\program Files\rightfax
- If using Windows 95/98/Me, the following entry must be added to the autoexec.bat file: set path = C:\progra~1\rightfax
- If using Windows NT/2000, the path can be set by right clicking on "My Computer". Then select "Properties/Advanced/Environment Variables". Add the Rightfax directory to the "Path" system variable. The value should normally be: c:\program files\rightfax
- Make sure the RFWIN32.DLL file exists in the c:\program files\rightfax directory. The RFWIN32.DLL file is supplied by the makers of RightFax.
- On the Fax Report Server "File/Settings/RightFax tab", the following settings must be set correctly in order for RightFax to work correctly
- Fax Server - The name of your RightFax server must be entered here. If using TCP/IP, the name must in your DNS or host table on the PC and be pingable. If using Netbios settings with RightFax, the Fax Server's Netbios name must be enterred here.
- Fax User - A valid RightFax user ID must be entered here.
- Fax Comm Protocol - Enter one of the folowing values for the COMM protocol:
- 1 = Netbios Named Pipes
- 2 = IPXOS2
- 3 = SPX
- 4 = TCP/IP
- 5 = IPX
Potential Return Codes from the RJS RightFax API
- -1 = The RFaxCreateServerHandle API call failed. This most likely means we could not connect to the RightFax Server for some reason. Potentially the user could be missing the RFWIN32.DLL file.
- -2 = The RFaxGetUniqueFileName API call failed to get a unique work file name.
- -3 = The RFaxInitFax API failed. This is the RightFax fax initiation API.
- -4 = Unable to open selected cover letter PCL file.
- -5 = RFaxFileWrite API called when writing PCL cover page file to RightFax.
- -6 = RFaxFileWrite API called when writing PCL report file to RightFax.
- -7 = RFaxSendCVL API failed when sending message text to cover letter.
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