Initial Configuration

A configuration is only necessary when you are using the product components across several computers. For local use, the default configuration can be maintained.

Per default, the installed components are configured for local use (localhost). To adjust the configuration to fit your requirements, you can use the following configurators from the Windows Start Menu (All Programs > GMG > ColorServer 5):

  • GMG ColorServer Configurator
  • GMG Hotfolder Service Configurator

GMG ColorServer Configurator

Settings Description
Queue Port The job queue default port is 5555 and should only be changed if necessary.
Web Service Address Per default (*), the server is listening to all components (IP addresses and computer names). If you want to use https, you need to enter the computer name instead.
Web Service Port The default TCP port for the http/https communication. Typical values: 80, 443, 8080, 8111.
Allowed Origins Filter to allow only connections from certain http clients. When using the asterisks (*), any client is allowed.
Use HTTPS Enables connection encryption with TLS (Transport Layer Security). Requires a server certificate with a private key that is bound to the computer name. Certificate-key pairs are created by GMG and exported as a PFX file to be imported at the customer’s server computer.
Server Data Folder Repository folder which stores the application and user data.
Logs Log files are cleaned up periodically, to ensure that the system works as effectively as possible. When the number of log entries in the active log file has reached the Maximum Number of Server Log Messages, the log file will be saved as an archive, and a new log file will be started. Increase or decrease the Maximum Number of Server Log Messages, depending on the throughput of your system. The higher the number of files processed by your system, the higher the number of log entries. Archived log files will be deleted periodically, after the defined number of days.
Backup and Restore Full backup and restore possibility of hotfolders and the environment. To avoid data loss, we recommend a regular backup with the scheduler, especially if you have a larger number of workflows and/or each time before performing a software update.
OpenColor

GMG ColorServer version 5.1 introduced the usage of spot color libraries calculated by GMG OpenColor via a direct connection between both applications. The connection, including the synchronization of projects, is established as soon as a valid URL has been entered and if the connected GMG OpenColor instance has allowance to share the application via the web service.

Version 5.2 added an automatic synchronization between Separation Rules in GMG OpenColor and the corresponding Spot Colors in GMG ColorServer. If the option Auto Sync with OpenColor is selected, all spot color libraries derived from a GMG OpenColor project will be updated when changes to the project are saved in GMG OpenColor. Please follow the link for more information: Automatic Synchronization with GMG OpenColor
Settings Description
Address Fill in the values you have used when configuring the server.
Web Service port
Queue Port
Temp folder Every worker generates temporary data. As the data volume can, at times, grow to several hundreds GB, depending on the work load, the folder should be carefully chosen.
Settings Description
Image / PDF Worker With a multi-core processor, multiple processes can be run in parallel, thus speeding up the performance. You can either leave the Automatic default, or define the number of parallel processes.
Settings Description
Update License Licensing dialog for requesting and updating licenses.

GMG Hotfolder Service Configurator

Settings Description
Hotfolder Locations To set up hotfolders, you need at least one Hotfolder Location to place all input and output folders. All hotfolders are monitored and shown in each client (> Monitor tab).
Printers Setup your desired printer by entering the referring Windows printer spooler data. You can select the printer in the Hotfolder Output settings in your client to print your files directly.