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Administration Guide

ThinkFree Server
2009.01.30

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Document Revision History
This table describes the changes to ThinkFree Server Administration Guide
Date Note
2008-06-30 ThinkFree Server 2.0 Administration Guide
2009-01-30 ThinkFree Server 3.0 Update

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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 1
Various Use of ThinkFree Server ......................................................................................................... 1
ThinkFree Server Administration Guide.............................................................................................. 2
Installation Overview ............................................................................................................................. 2
System Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 3
Files in Distribution.......................................................................................................................... 4
Standalone Distribution ............................................................................................................. 4
WAR Distribution ........................................................................................................................ 4
Installer Mode for Windows ....................................................................................................... 5
Installer Mode for Linux ............................................................................................................. 9
Silent Mode for Windows, Linux ............................................................................................. 14
Using WAR for Windows, Linux .............................................................................................. 14
Registering as Windows Service ....................................................................................................... 14
Starting or Stopping Application Server ........................................................................................... 15
Uninstall ThinkFree Server ................................................................................................................. 15
Administration Page............................................................................................................................ 16
Setting up ThinkFree Server .............................................................................................................. 16
Configuration ....................................................................................................................................... 17
System Configuration .................................................................................................................... 17
License Information.................................................................................................................. 17
License Upgrade ................................................................................................................. 18
License Transfer .................................................................................................................. 18
Server Control ........................................................................................................................... 19
System Language ..................................................................................................................... 19
Log ............................................................................................................................................. 20
Password Change..................................................................................................................... 20
Email .......................................................................................................................................... 21
User Support ............................................................................................................................. 21
Office Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 22
Office Language........................................................................................................................ 22
Office Update ............................................................................................................................ 23
Default Editor ............................................................................................................................ 23
Menu .......................................................................................................................................... 24
Access ....................................................................................................................................... 24
Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 25
Anti-Alias ................................................................................................................................... 25
Storage Configuration ................................................................................................................... 26

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User Accounts........................................................................................................................... 26
Create User................................................................................................................................ 27
Import Contacts ........................................................................................................................ 27
Home Directory ......................................................................................................................... 28
Integrator Configuration ................................................................................................................ 29
Add Adapter .............................................................................................................................. 29
Adapter Control ........................................................................................................................ 31
SSL ............................................................................................................................................. 32
View Reports ........................................................................................................................................ 33
Current Usage ................................................................................................................................ 33
Statistics ......................................................................................................................................... 34
FAQ ....................................................................................................................................................... 35
Trouble Shooting ................................................................................................................................. 37
Technical Support ............................................................................................................................... 40

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Introduction
ThinkFree Server is a web-based server-hosted office suite that aims to provide a web-based
document environment to small/medium-sized organizations without needing to buy expensive
hardware or software. Users can seamlessly learn ThinkFree Office suite due to its full compatibility
with the Microsoft Office format and its familiar Microsoft Office user interface. The features listed
below make it possible to prevent wasted time, be cost effective and minimize human resource
management.

1. Ensure company’s security by incorporating ACL:


 Controlled-recordable devices such local hard disk, USB memory sticks.
 Prevent document editing by incorporating the Viewer mode.
 Prevent leakage of information by incorporating the Print-out prohibition feature.
2. Easy installation and management:
 Using on-demand mode without extra installation on the client.
 Provides Office suite to a lot of employees with one platform.
3. Open API for system extension and integration.
 Embed documents in groupware, ERP, CRM on UI level.
 Ease internal integration to different types of storage and file services by using our
Adapter.
 You can use accounts that are already being used by the system you integrate.
 Users will be able to access ThinkFree Server with an internal network account and a
password.
4. Reasonable price.
5. Simple Web Interface:
 Using browsers makes it possible for everyone to access ThinkFree Server without any
physical hindrance.
 The easiest and most effective document editing product using the latest browser
technology.
6. Automated update feature.

Various Use of ThinkFree Server


1. For Administration:
 Public places, libraries, schools, internet café.
2. For Security:
 The Assembly house, libraries, bus and train terminals.
3. For Price:
 Small and Medium Sized companies, SOHO, self-employed.
4. For Web Friendly:
 Customer related departments, exhibitions.
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ThinkFree Server Administration Guide
This ThinkFree Server Administration Guide will be helpful when installing ThinkFree Server adjusting
the system settings to the Office environment. This guide only includes information and ThinkFree
Server features that may be helpful for the system administrator. The rest of the features that aren't
mentioned in this guide will be explained in detail in the Developers Guide.

Feature Standard Integrator Professional


System Configuration
Office Configuration
View Reports
Use ThinkFree Office
Download Launcher
Control Adapter
Use SSL

Installation Overview
The overall installation steps are listed below:

1. Please check the system requirements first before installing ThinkFree Server.
2. Copy ThinkFree Server Distribution to the desired server. You may download the latest
version at ThinkFree Website. (www.thinkfree.com)
3. Select the first application server technology that you wish to use. The Standalone
Distribution version includes an application server. Install the application server first, if you
wish to use WAR Distribution to complete the server installation.
4. Install ThinkFree Server Distribution using the application server that you just installed. (The
full application server will be installed all at once, if you are using ThinkFree Standalone
Distribution.)

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System Requirements
ThinkFree Server requires a Java application server and database. The following list describes
supported system configurations or recommendations. The following table lists supported platform
elements that are used by ThinkFree Server. Choosing either the Recommended or Supported option
depends on your level of reliability and level of trust.

1. Enables ThinkFree Server to perform its best by using the recommended system
configuration.
2. Minimum system requirements for running ThinkFree Server. Features are limited and
ThinkFree Server’s performance is not guaranteed.

Components Recommended Supported


Windows Server 2003 SP2 Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Server OS Linux Red Hat 2.1+, Fedora Linux Suse Enterprise Server
Core 3+ 8+, Turbo Linux 10
Sun Java 5 (JRE 1.5) With Sun Java 6 (Latest JRE 1.6)
JRE
latest patches
Apache Tomcat 6.0.10 (or later Apache Tomcat 5.5.x
Application Server
in 6.0.x series)
System Memory 1GB 512MB
Disk Space 700MB 350MB
- DOCX/DOC/DOT : Word 97, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007
- RTF/TXT: Open with Write
Document Format
- XLSX/XLS/XLT : Excel 95, 97, 2000, 2002, 2003,2007
- PPTX/PPT/POT/PPS : PowerPoint 97, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007
- Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista
- Mac OS X 10.4
Client OS
- Linux Red Hat 2.1+,Fedora Core 3+,Suse Enterprise Linux
Desktop, Turbo Linux 10
- Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1+ or 7.0
Browser - Firefox 1.06+, Mozilla 1.4.x or 1.7+, Netscape 7.x
- Safari version 2, 3, and 3.1

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Files in Distribution
ThinkFree provides two different distribution versions. Standalone Distribution provides an Install
Wizard in its Interface and has included a Tomcat application server or WAR Distribution version which
is a zipped Web Application file. Choose WAR Distribution version for your ThinkFree Server, if you
already running a different version of Application server. Otherwise, install the whole application server
at once with the Standalone Distribution version.

1. Standalone Distribution
2. WAR Distribution

Standalone Distribution
Standalone Distribution is included within the application server. It provides an easy and comfortable
GUI (Graphic User Interface) and is also very easy to install and remove using our automated Installer
Wizard. Silence Mode does not support a GUI screen and must be installed in text mode by using the
default settings.

1. Ready to work with an external database


2. Packaged in Apache Tomcat
3. Recommended for a trial user

WAR Distribution
The WAR Distribution version does not include an application server. This version is only able to install
the ThinkFree Server to your selected server.

1. Only where the Application server already exists


2. Appropriate for system administrators

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Installer Mode for Windows

1. Download and run the ThinkFree Server Installer

1. Please select the correct installation file for your operating system:

 For Windows – Select file ‘Windows Installer’. (server.exe)


 For Linux – Select file ‘Linux Installer’. (server.sh)

2. Download the file to the computer that is being used as a server:

 Once downloading is complete, go to the folder where the downloaded file is stored.
Double-click the “install file” to process the installation. (Over 150 MB of free space on
your hard drive is required to complete the ThinkFree Server installation.)

2. Language Selection

Please click “OK” after selecting the language.

Step 2 of 9:

Click the “Next” button to continue with the installation.

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3. Start Install Wizard

Please click “Next” if you’re ready to process the installation.

Step 3 of 9:

Click the “Next” button to continue with the installation.

4. License Agreement

Displays the Agreement for use.


Please read the license agreement carefully and click the “Next” button after accepting the agreement.

Step 4 of 9:

Click the “Next” button to continue with the installation.

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5 Choose your Port if necessary

You need to change the port that will be used by ThinkFree Server in case another application already
used the default port in the server that supposed used by ThinkFree Server.

1. Choose your desired port number.


2. Make sure that you implement a port number that is not being used.
3. An error can occur while starting up the server, if the port number that you assigned is in use.

Step 5 of 9:

Click the “Next” button to continue with the installation.

6 Define your destination folder

Please click “Next” after selecting the desired install folder.

Step 6 of 9:

Click the “Next” button to continue with the installation.

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7. Select option for Start Menu

Click the “Next” button after choosing your desired location for the program’s shortcuts.
We recommend that you add ThinkFree Server to the Start Menu.

Step 7 of 9:

Click the “Next” button to continue with the installation.

8. Wait while the Installer extracts and save file

Please wait while the files are being copied to your chosen location.

Step 8 of 9:

Click the “Cancel” button to stop the installation.

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9. Exit the Installer

Installation will be complete once you click on Finish.

Step 9 of 9:

Click the ‘Finish’ button to close the installer.

Installer Mode for Linux

Caution: Must change to the Root user or who has equivalent Root authorities.

1. Download and run the ThinkFree Server Installer

Check the “Execute” option to allow executing file as program.

Step 1 of 9:

Check the “Execute” option to allow executing file as program.

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2. Language Selection

Please click “OK” after selecting the language.

Step 2 of 9:

Click the “Next” button to continue with the installation.

3. Start Install Wizard

Please click “Next” if you’re ready to process the installation.

Step 3 of 9:

Click the “Next” button to continue with the installation.

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4 License Agreement

Displays the Agreement for use.


Please read the license agreement carefully and click the “Next” button after accepting the agreement.

Step 4 of 9:

Click the “Next” button to continue with the installation.

5 Choose your Port if necessary

Choose your desired port number.

Step 5 of 9:

Click the “Next” button to continue with the installation.

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6 Define your destination folder

Please click “Next” after selecting the desired install folder.

Step 6 of 9:

Click the “Next” button to continue with the installation.

7. Select directory for symlink

Click the “Next” button after choosing your desired location for the symlink.

Step 7 of 9:

Click the “Next” button to continue with the installation.

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8. Wait while the Installer extracts and save file

Please wait while the files are being copied to your chosen location.

Step 8 of 9:

Click the “Cancel” button to stop the installation.

9. Exit the Installer

Installation will be complete once you click on Finish.

Step 9 of 9:

Click the “Next” button to continue with the installation.

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Silent Mode for Windows, Linux

Caution: Silent Mode takes a long time to install without feedback.


Default setup to install in GUI or text mode without user input.
1. Change to a Root user (administrator) or an account with equivalent authority.
2. Execute -q-dir [location].
3. Unzip the file start installation.
8. Complete installation.

Using WAR for Windows, Linux

Caution: Server Control cannot be used in WAR Edition.


The best way to deploy web applications to the server is by using a WAR (Web Archive). A WAR file is
a zip file that includes all the application feature files for web application. In order to deploy a WAR file
to the server just simply place the sub webapps directory under the Tomcat install directory.
1. Stop Tomcat.
2. Copy and rename the WAR file after moving it to the directory where WAR is supported and
recognized on the web server.
 Renaming the WAR file to root.war will enable the user to access the site at
www.yoursite.com.
 Renaming the WAR file to test.war will enable the user to access the site
at www.yoursite.com/test.
 Tomcat will be copied to the webapps folder.
3. Start Tomcat.

Registering as Windows Service


For convenience reasons, ThinkFree Server is registered as a Windows service on Microsoft Windows
NT Family operating systems. Tomcat within ThinkFree Server provides commands to register it as a
Windows Service. Please refer to http://tomcat.apache.org/tomcat-5.5-doc/windows-service-
howto.html if you need more information.
1. Registering as a Windows Service:
 SE_HOME/bin/service.bat install.
 A Windows service whose name is ‘Apache Tomcat’ is registered with its startup type as
‘Automatic’.
2. Removing from Windows Service:
 SE_HOME/bin/service.bat remove.
 Apache Tomcat is removed from Windows Service.

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Starting or Stopping Application Server

Starting and stopping application server procedures are listed below.

For Windows
1. Window’s Menu: Start > Programs > ThinkFree Server
 Execute the server by selecting Start Server
 Close the server by selecting Stop Server
2. Direct Command: Execute the following scripts at the selected location’s /bin
 Execute the server with Startup.bat
 Close the server with shutdown.bat

For Linux

Caution: Must change to the Root user or who has equivalent Root authorities.
1. Window’s Menu: not supported
2. Direct Command: Direct Command: Execute the following scripts at the selected location’s
/bin
 Execute the server with startup.sh

Uninstall ThinkFree Server

Caution: Due to the remaining log, statics information and the installed License file, directories will not be
deleted unless the uninstall completes. It will have no problem when attempting to re-install the next time
but it is recommended to manually remove those directories to clear the install directory.

For Windows
1. Window’s Menu: Start > Programs > ThinkFree Server
2. Execute Uninstall at the location where it was installed

For Linux

. Caution: Please use a Root user account or an account that has equivalent Root user authorities.
1. Window’s Menu: not supported
2. Command Line: Execute uninstall at the location where it was installed

If you need to restart the server due to an error that you encounter while running the service, we
recommend that you re-start the service through the server control panel on the administrator’s page.
Refer to the Server Control Menu.

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Administration Page
You can view user log statistics, adjust office suite or adapter settings on the administrator’s page.
This part is listed under control features which can only be managed by an administrator on the
administrator’s page.

Starting the administrator’s page in your browser:


1. To see the administrator’s page, go to the URL and enter the text as shown below after
checking that the server is running.
http://<hostname>:<portnumber>/admin
2. The application server uses the following default URL.
http://localhost/admin

Setting up ThinkFree Server


If you start using ThinkFree Server first, you must follow the steps below.

1. Applied server license:


A. Go to ThinkFree Server’s admin page.
B. Select the license tab under System Management on the administrator’s page by clicking
the Admin login link placed at the bottom. (Default Username: admin, Password: admin)
C. Prepare the license file. A license file will be sent to the email address that you registered
with when you downloaded ThinkFree Server.
D. Click the ‘Browse’ button to select a file.
E. To apply the license, click the ‘Apply’ button.
F. If the license is valid, then the license information will show up on the License
information page and ThinkFree Server will be ready to operate.
2. Setting the administrator’s email address:
 Administrator email address will be used for user support, to reset passwords and to
transfer license authority.
3. Change password:
 For security reasons, change the default password.

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Configuration
Only administrators are given authority to set options, manage system resources, manage the adapter
and control the office suite within the administrator’s page.

System Configuration
This part explains about the administrator’s features such as managing the server license, server
control, setting passwords, updating email addresses, checking log files and supporting users.

1. License
2. Server Control
3. Language
4. Log
5. Password Change
6. Email
7. User Support

License Information
If the installed license is valid, the information below will be displayed.

1. Type of license
2. Status of license
3. License key
4. Date of license registration
5. Expiration date of license
6. Validation Failed Reason

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License Upgrade
The following criteria are needed to upgrade or register the license key.

 A registered account at ThinkFree Product website.


 A valid ThinkFree Server product license or has an equivalent authorities to be support.

Admin: System > Management > License > License Upgrade

Apply the license or upgrade:


Step 1: Prepare the license key:
 Purchase the license key on the ThinkFree Product site.
 The license key will be sent out to the registered email address.
Step 2: Select the license file:
 Click the “Browse” button to select the purchased license file.
Step 3: License upgrade:
 Click the “Apply” button to apply the license.

License Transfer
It’s possible to transfer the server license key from specific locations to another location of your choice.
A request can be made to send the available license key to the administrator’s email address.

Caution: The license key that is already installed on the server will be deleted.

Admin: System > Management > License > License Transfer

Transfer server license to new locations:


Step 1: License validation:
 Click the “Verify” button check the installed license in the server whether it is valid.
Step 2: Setting the administrator’s email address and confirmation:
 Check the administrator’s email address. If it is not setup, click the update Email link to
setup the administrator’s email address.
 A license key will be sent out to the administrator’s email address after clicking on the
‘confirm’ button. The server license key that is installed on the server will be deleted at
the same time.

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Server Control
You can fix the problems or errors by restarting the real server but we recommend that you restart only
the service by using the server control menu on the administrator’s page.

 In case you need to restart the application server


 If the administrator’s page doesn’t work properly
 If the administrator’s setting’s values are not accepted
 When the application response times out
 When the application downloading time is over

Please restart the actual server stops responding.

Admin: System > Management > Server Control

To start the server or close it:


Step 1: Stop the server
 Stopping the server while it is running will pause the server temporarily.
Step 2: Start the server
 Temporarily shut down and restart the initialized service.

System Language
ThinkFree Server supports English and Korean. The following languages listed below are supported
on the user and administrator’s page.

 Auto - Default
 Korean
 English (US)

Admin: System > Management > Language

Change the system’s language setting:


Step 1: Select the language.
 Look for the language in the available list.
Step 2: Save the setting.
 Click “Save Settings”.

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Log
The system management log file is one of the most important criteria that will be checked regularly. A
Log file will be maintained and generated by the server. The log file first checks the system for any
hacking activities. Normal users will not have any authority to access this log file. All system logs are
recorded and managed under \Program Files\ThinkFree Server\logs directory. A log file size is
approximately 10MB. It’s possible to have 10 log files. Each time the number of log files increases,
the oldest log file gets deleted.

Admin: System > Management > Log

Save the log file:


Step 1: Select Enable
 Select the file size and the number in the Combo Box.
Step 2: Save settings
 Click the “Save Settings” button.

Password Change
After entering the old password, input the new password. 8 to 20 ASCII characters are allowed to
make a password. The password is case sensitive so please make sure that the ‘Caps Lock’ key is not
on. For example, PASSWORD and PaSsWoRd, and password are not the same. It is strongly
recommended to not setup your password by using your phone number, account number or birthday
due to the fact that such passwords can easily be captured.

Admin > System > Management > Settings > Password Change

Change your password:


Step 1: Old password
 Type your current password.
Step 2: New password
 Input your new password.
Step 3: Confirm your new password
 Input again new password.
Step 4: Save the setting
 Click “Save Settings”.

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Email
This part was written to help you setup the Electronic Mail Server (SMTP) host, port and the
administrator’s email address as well. You must setup your host and email address. However the
port, user name, password, and SSL connection settings are setup depending on your needs. The
administrator’s email address that you setup during this step will be used to reset passwords, transfer
licenses and for user support.

Admin > System > Settings > Email

Setup the Email server and email address:


Step 1: Setting up the Mail Server
 Input the host address. (mandatory)
 Input the port number. (optional)
 Input the user name. (optional)
 Input the password. (optional)
 Using SSL or not. (optional)
 Setup the Email address. (mandatory)
Step 2: Sending a test email
 Click test mail to check the email status.
Step 3: Save the settings
 Click “Save settings”.

User Support
The URL that will be setup during this step will be applied to the online support link on the user’s page.
If you click the link, you will be redirected to a preset online support URL. The default setting links to
ThinkFree Help center.

Admin Console: System > Settings > User Support

Setup the user support page:


Step 1: Input the user support page’s address
 Input the online support URL.
Step 2: Save the setting
 Click “Save Settings” to save the setting.

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Office Configuration
Change the ThinkFree Office suite setting options through the administrator’s page. Select office suite
features and change the settings. Please leave it as default if you do not feel that you need to change
it.
1. Language
2. Menu
3. Access
4. Mode
5. Anti-Alias

Office Language
ThinkFree Office supports Multi-languages. It will check your OS systems language setting first in
order to match with ThinkFree Office suite language setting. Check the languages that are listed below
first, if you are looking for a specific language to use with ThinkFree Office suite. Select ‘Auto’ if you
want to automate the settings within the ThinkFree office suite.

 Auto - Default
 Korean
 English (US)
 English (UK)
 Spanish (Spain)
 German (Germany)
 French (France)
 Japanese

Admin: Office > Management > Language

Setting the Office suite language:


Step 1: Select the language
 Select the language in the list.
Step 2: Save the setting
 Click the ‘save’ button to save the setting.

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Office Update
ThinkFree Office suite update is an expanded feature for always keeping your office suite up to date.
This feature will be applied to the web office service and desktop office. It will also provide features
that include a high level of security and stability. You can use this update feature free of charge by
going to the Office update site. However, your ThinkFree Server update cannot be verified from here.

Admin > Office > Management > Update

Installing Office Suite Updater:


Step 1: Check for the latest updates (Automated launch)
 After clicking the update button from the left side display, wait until ThinkFree Server
searches for the latest updates.
Step 2: Update, download and install
 The update button will display if a more current version of the update is available.
 Installing procedures will begin once the user clicks the update button.
Step 3: Update Completed
 The date and version of the Office suite will modify to reflect the change.

Default Editor
You can create your own editor while using ThinkFree Server from the ‘start menu’ and ‘desktop’.
Once you set this up, the settings will be applied to every user. The desktop office suite will be
launched in desktop mode and the web office suite will be started in your browser.

Admin > Office > Settings > Default Editor

Setting up the Default Editor:


Step 1: Choose the editor
 Select your desired editor from the list.
Step 2: Save settings
 Click the save button and save your settings.

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Menu
For security reasons, turn off and on the ThinkFree Office suite menu. Uncheck first if you want to turn
off the menu. Keyboard shortcut will not be working anymore if you turn off the menu. Setting change
immediately affected. All changed setting will be reflected for the next launching, if the user using
ThinkFree Office suite, while you changing all settings.

Admin: Office > Settings > Menu

Activate or deactivate office suite menu:


Step 1: Select the menu that you looking for
 Uncheck or check that you want to change in the check box.
Step 2: Save the setting
 Click ‘save’ button to save the setting.

Uncheck the features that are not displayed on the application menu and Tool-bar. Shortcut keys do
not work any longer.

Access
This part contains a way to control access authorization of your local repository. It is possible for you to
manage the authority to access your hard disk or removable/recordable devices (e.g. Floppy disk or
USB memory sticks) by checking the target drive in the check box to give users authority to access
them. For example, if you uncheck your local drive, then users will not be able to access the local hard
drive with ThinkFree Office suite.

Admin: Office > Settings > Access

Limit to local or removable-recordable drives:


Step 1: Uncheck the check box in the target drive
 Uncheck the check box in the target drive.
Step 2: Save the setting
 Click the “Save” button.

Open, Save, Save As, Insert Image will not be displayed on locked-recordable drives.

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Mode
Viewer mode only allows users to view and not edit or change the properties of documents. Editor
mode allows everyone to read, write and edit.

Admin > Office > Settings > Mode

Change the office mode:


Step 1: Select the mode
 Click viewer or editor.
Step 2: Save the setting
 Click the ‘save’ button to save the setting.

Anti-Alias
ThinkFree Office supports Anti-Alias Text Rendering. If this option is turned on, text will display
smoothly. This feature is only applied to ThinkFree Write and Show. Both applications use anti-alias
text rendering as default. ThinkFree Calc does not include this feature.

Admin > Office > Settings > Anti-Alias

Using the Anti-Alias feature:


Step 1: Select Option
 Click ‘Enable’.
Step 2: Save to setting
 Click the ‘save’ button.

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Storage Configuration
This section describes how to administrator and manage the ThinkFree Server Storage user
accounted settings for the home directory.

1. User Accounts
2. Create User
3. Import Contacts
4. Home directory

User Accounts
You can check each user’s account, name, usage of storage, login date and time. It is also possible to
change the password and delete the user account.

Admin > Storage > Management > User Accounts

To change the password:


Step 1: Change password
 Locate the user that you want to change the password for in the list and lick the ‘change
password’ button.
 Password: Input the new password and retype it to ensure that you have typed it
correctly.
Step 2: Save settings
 Click the ‘Save’ button and save your settings.

To remove a user’s account:


Step 1: Deleting an account
 Locate the user that you want to remove and click the ‘delete’ button beside the name
Step 2: Save settings
 Remove the target account by clicking ‘OK’

A few things to note before deleting accounts:


 Users whose accounts are deleted will no longer be able to access their ThinkFree
Server Storage.
 All files contained in their online storage account will be deleted once an account is
deleted.
 Deleted accounts cannot be restored.

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Create User
In order to use ThinkFree Server‘s Storage, it must be created for each user’s account. Various ways
to add a user account are shown below.

Admin > Storage > Management > Create User

To add a user:
Step 1: Create an account
 Click the “Create User” tab.
 Input the new user’s username, name, email and the desired password. (The default
password is 00000000)
 Click the ‘Create User’ button.
Step 2: Verify and continue to make an account
 Click “Create User” if you want to move a user to the list after you make an account.
Otherwise click “Create & Create Another User”.

Import Contacts
This is an advanced feature for those who wish to make multiple accounts at once.

Admin > Storage > Management > Import Contacts

To make multiple users at once:


Step 1: Make multiple users
 Prepare a CSV file format. (comma separated value)
 You must have CSV file and ASCII type password. The password length must be a
minimum of 8 characters and can have a maximum of 20 characters.
Step 2: Select option
 This option can be used if a username already exists in the system.
Step 3: CSV file select
 Click “Browse’ and choose the CSV file.
Step 4: Save settings
 Click the ‘Import and Continue’ button to upload and update your user list.

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 If you have a comma-separated values (CSV) file that contains username, name, e-mail
address, password, you can import the CSV file to add users to storage. Keep these
requirements in mind when you import a CSV file:

 The CSV file should be UTF-8 format. You will need to use an editor that supports
UTF-8 encoding.

 Windows

 The following are UTF-8 capable: ThinkFree Calc, or the Notepad editor that
is included with the Windows 2003 Server or Windows XP or Windows Vista
operating systems.

 To save a file in UTF-8 format using Notepad, click File > Save As. Then,
expand the list of choices for the Encoding field and select UTF-8.

 UNIX and Linux

 The Vim text editor (a popular version of the classic vi editor) is UTF-8
capable. To work with files in UTF-8 format using the Vim text editor, specify
the following:

 :set encoding=utf-8

 :set guifont=-misc-fixed-medium-r-normal--18-120-100-100-c-90-
iso10646-1

 If your version of UNIX does not include this text editor, access this Web site:

http://www.vim.org/

Home Directory
The Home directory is placed the top hierarchy all file, folder structures started from here. Simply, you
can save all data in your storage.

Admin > Storage > Settings > Home Directory

Setting up a Home directory:


Step 1: Stop the server
 Go to the server control page and stop the server.
Step 2: File copy
 Copy or move all of your storage files.
Step 3: Change location
 Assign the home directory to new place.

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Integrator Configuration
ThinkFree Server Integrator was designed as a solution to enable integration with internal system
documents through Adapter.

1. Embedding group ware, ERP office suite documents within a UI:


 Immediate reporting with Office format documents without converting to html or
image, swf, pdf file formats.
2. Open posting, threads, and documents with Office format by clicking a link:
 It’s possible to open ThinkFree Office with the Integrator open API.
 Control by Viewer or Editor Mode.
 It’s possible to save desired locations through ‘Save’ or the ‘Save as’ feature.
3. Ease Integration with any online file storage or file services. (ftp, https, ldap, Custom
protocol) to open and save Office documents.

Add Adapter
Adapter is a deployment application component to link online storage (nas, nfs, and file) and file
services (http, ftp, webdav). Adapter was deigned to connect different types of online storages and
online services by using a Simple Java interface. Using real-time deploy features, registration and
deregistration of the Adapter is possible by testing modes to check the Adapter’s operating status. If
an error is encountered ThinkFree Adapter will indicate the error and provide a resolution that may be
helpful.

Admin : > Integrate > Management > Add Adapter

Caution: Testing procedures is a part of Adapter’s registration process. Although the Adapter will be
registered, it can still fail to meet the minimum requirements during testing. There is also a possibility that
the adapter will not work properly. Therefore we recommend that you complete the testing procedures first
and then register the Adapter after it has passed the testing procedures.)

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Step 1: Fill out the Adapter information and select the file
 Input the Adapter name, class and description. (Refer to areas 1, 2, 3 above)
 Click the ‘Browse’ button to select the adapter file. (Jar file types are only supported)
(Four of them will be displayed)
Step 2: Test or Register
 Click the ‘Test’ button if your only aim is to test the availability of the Adapter. (Refer to
area 5 above)
 Click the ‘Register’ button if you want to test and register at the same time. (Refer to
area 6 above)
Step 3: Log Viewer
 Failed API numbers will display at the top. The Adapter’s level test results will show at
the bottom.
 Re-test after debugging fails.

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Adapter Control
Lifecycle management makes it possible to control the Adapter’s status. (list, init, start, stop, destroy)

Admin > Integrate > Management > Adapter Control

1. Adapter List
 Adapter’s name. (Refer to area 1 in the display)
 Description about the Adapter. (Refer to area 2 in the display
 Owner of the Adapter. (Refer to area 3 in the display)

2. Adapter Start (Refer to area 4 in the display)

 Adapter is stopped now. If you click button, Adapter will start.

3. Adapter Stop (Refer to area 5 in the display)

 Adapter is running now. If you click button, Adapter will stop.

4. Adapter deletion (Refer to 6 in the display)


 Remove Adapter from the list.

 If you decide to delete the adapter, it will be removed from the list after clicking the

button.

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SSL
SSL (Secure Socket Layer) is a network layer encryption method. A benefit of SSL is that it can be
used not only for HTTP but for NNTP and FTP as well.) This method guarantees Authentication,
Encryption, and Integrity as its basic features. However, if this option is enabled, it could cause the
server problems regarding speed or render certain capabilities.

Admin: Integrate > Settings > SSL

Using SSL:
Step 1: Select Option
 Select Enable.
Step 2: Save the setting
 Click the ‘save’ button to save the setting.

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View Reports
ThinkFree Server provides a user reporting tool, so that the administrator is able to monitor user’s
behaviors and static information in real-time or within the last 3 years. This is very helpful for the
administrator to get estimates for the number of users or to extend a period based on user information.

Current Usage

1. Graph Filter (Refer to area 1 on the screen)


 If the box is unchecked, the second graph will not be displayed.
 Filter only affects the graphs.
2. Graph (Refer to area 2 on the screen
 This represents current usage. It is also possible to view the last 12 hours from now.
3. Table (Refer to area 3 on the screen)
 Indicates current usage information.
4. Details page link (Refer to area 4 on the screen)
 Jumps to the details page if the link is clicked.
 Check ID, log-in time and amount and time of usage.

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Statistics

Step 1: Data Filter


 Select the type of data.
 Statistics about Write, Calc, Show. This shows simultaneous usage regarding concurrent
application use and the maximum amount of users.
Step 2: Time Filter
 Select the time and unit for statistics.
 Hourly, Daily, Monthly.
Step 3: By Date
 Select the desired duration.
 It’s possible to select a predefined duration.
 The time must be set within 1-72 hours, from 1-90 days, from 1-36 months. You can also
click on the calendar to set the From and To dates.
Step 4: Run Report
 This option generates a statistics report based on options that have been set.

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FAQ

1. Where can I download a trial version for ThinkFree Server?

 The trial version can be downloaded at ThinkFree.com > ThinkFree Server and used
for 30 days.

2. What do I need to install ThinkFree Server?

 The ThinkFree Server install package already includes a Web Server, DB, and JDK.
Therefore you don’t need anything else.

3. How can we utilize the Application that is included in ThinkFree Server?

 The first way to execute the Application is to click on one of the icons labeled W/C/S
on ThinkFree Server's Administrator's page.
 The second way to execute the application is by clicking the short-cut icons on the
desktop after installing ThinkFree Server Launcher.

4. Why should I install the JRE and how do I install it?

 Since ThinkFree Server's Office suite is based on Java technology it must be run in a
Java Runtime Environment. For more information about JRE or installation, please
visit http://java.sun.com or have a look in our ThinkFree Server User Guide.

5. What if Internet Explorer launches when I execute ThinkFree Server? (If your default
browser is Internet Explorer)

 Uncheck the “Reuse windows for launching shortcuts” box in Internet Explorer under
Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Browsing.

6. What if I cannot launch the office suite with Launcher?

 Check the Server URL in the Launcher Download section on the ThinkFree Server's
Administrator's page.
 Input the exact Server URL while installing the Launcher.
 If the work-around above does not resolve your issue, please contact your System
Administrator for the URL.

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7. How to deploy SE to existing servers?

For customers who are already running servers, we have provided a zipped war file version.
Deployment instructions are listed below.

 Stop Tomcat
 Copy WAR file to TOMCAT_HOME/webaps/
 Start Tomcat

8. How to purchase/renew licenses?

 Please visit http://product.thinkfree.com/buy-server if you are looking for ThinkFree


Server Standard.
 To get Server integrator license, please click the “Request for SDK” button
at. http://product.thinkfree.com/serverint.

9. Can I purchase a permanent license?

 We normally do not provide a permanent license for ThinkFree Server. Therefore


you should contact our sales team at sales@thinkfree.com to discuss your situation
further with one of our sales representatives.

10. What is limitation of trial version?

 Limited use for 30 days.


 Only be used by 10 users per day.
 The trial version cannot be re-used after the trial period ends.

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Trouble Shooting

1. In case the server is not working

A. Causes
 There is an existing server already running.
 Port 80 is already being used by another source.
 There server does not have at least 150MB of free space.

B. Resolutions
 Close the server that is running and re-launch ThinkFree Server.
 Close the program that is using the port number that you need or
change the port number by reinstalling.
 Make sure there is enough disk space by deleting unnecessary files.

2. The user page doesn't display while the server or the application is running.

A. Causes
 Encountered internal errors.
 system.out is in a locked status due to the administrator selecting
“execute windows”.
 Corrupted license.

B. Resolutions
 Restart the service at server control.
 Restart the server if restarting the service doesn't work.
 Uncheck the “selection” by pressing execute windows. (ESC)
 Reinstall after uninstalling the server, if the above work around wasn't
helpful.
 Re-apply the license on the administrator's page, request to re-generate
the license if you encounter this type of error continuously.

3. If you cannot launch office suite with Launcher

A. Causes
 Server URL is different or mistyped it.
 Already associated with another program.

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B. Resolutions
 Reinstall the Launcher after verifying the URL at the ThinkFree Office.
ThinkFree Server Launcher Download page section of the Server
Launcher.
 Reinstall after verifying the URL with the system administrator.
 File associations must be setup during the installation of launcher to
ensure that a connection is established.

4. The information on the Administrator page does not display properly.

A. Causes
 Internal DB errors
 If there are abnormal closed applications, disconnect the network for a
while and/or abnormally shutdown the PC

B. Resolutions
 If the problem is not resolved within an hour, restart the service at
Server Control.
 Restart the server if the problem is not resolved.

5. It is not possible to setup email service for a Linux Server.

A. If your IP address is assigned to you by a DHCP server, then /etc/hosts should be


configured as follows:
 127.0.0.1 mybox.mydomain.com localhost.localdomain localhost mybox
B. If you have a static IP address, then /etc/hosts should be configured as follows:
 127.0.0.1 localhost.localdomain localhost
 192.168.0.10 mybox.mydomain.com mybox

6. It is not possible to install Java on Linux

A. Please install Java 5.0 or higher by clicking on the link that is listed below.
B. Download Java and install
C. The Plug-in will not be installed automatically for Linux, therefore you must manually
install the plug-in by following the instructions below.
D. Please download Firefox and install
E. Verify that both the Firefox browser and Java is installed and also generate the link that
is listed below.

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/usr/bin/firefox/plugins/ln -s /usr/java/plugin/i386/ns70/libjavaplugin_oji.so

7. Etc

A. Restart the service at Server Control in the Administrator menu.


B. Restart the server, if the listed resolutions are not helpful.
C. Please submit your request at http://help.thinkfree.com

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Technical Support
 Please visit http://help.thinkfree.com if you have any further questions or to know more
detailed information about ThinkFree Server products. Although we only have email support,
we are dedicated in providing you the best email support that we can produce. Your email
will always be answered in a timely manner and given adequate information regarding your
inquiry. Please note that on holidays and weekends, your email will be answered promptly
on the following business day.

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