Executing Dynamic Import

There are several ways to execute Dynamic Import (DI). You can execute DI from within Contenta Explorer or independent of the Contenta Explorer application.

  • Navigate to the Contenta_home/di directory and execute the digui.pl file.
  • Click on the desktop shortcut for Dynamic Import (if available).
  • Select Dynamic Import from the Contenta Explorer Tools menu.
If you are not familiar with the method configured for your site, consult your System Administrator.

If Dynamic Import fails, note the following troubleshooting tips:

Troubleshooting:

  • Check the PATH variable and ensure that the Perl path (for example, C:\perl\bin) appears first in the list. The problem occurs when, for example, other Perl software is installed and other Perl directories are in the path. If Perl that is installed with Contenta is not listed first, a different Perl directory may be accessed, which results in the failure when executing Dynamic Import.
  • Check that the customcallbacks.pm and utils.pm files are in a directory named Custom under Contenta_home/encaps/di. These custom files are delivered to the Contenta_home/encaps/di directory. They must be copied to the Custom directory or execution of Contenta Explorer will fail. It can have adverse affects when executing Dynamic Import independent of Contenta Explorer.
  • If using a custom file for a specific editor, the filename may be editor-specific such as DITACustomCallbacks.pm or FrameToolCustomCallbacks.pm.