Meridian Enterprise supports AutoVue for viewing 2D and 3D documents. AutoVue is a Java applet that displays documents that are rendered by an AutoVue server. AutoVue can be installed in two deployment types: client/server deployment or desktop deployment.
The basic architecture of AutoVue when integrated with Meridian Enterprise in a client/server deployment is shown in the following figure.
The Java server and the AutoVue server software can be installed on separate servers if many client computers require the service. This architecture is best suited for the department and enterprise deployment models
The AutoVue software may be installed on the following computers depending on the expected viewing workload:
- The Meridian Enterprise application server together with PowerWeb web server (minimal workload)
- A separate PowerWeb web server or Meridian Enterprise Server web server (moderate workload)
- Separate Java application server and web server (heavy workload)
The AutoVue software may also be installed entirely on client computers if a dedicated rendering server is unjustified, such as in the departmental or workgroup models. Obviously, this would not be a zero footprint installation and should not be considered by organizations that require it. For installation of all deployment types, see Install Autovue.
Your decision as to which AutoVue version to install and in which deployment configuration can be guided using the following figure.
