About AutoVue Client/Server

Meridian Enterprise supports AutoVue Client/Server for viewing 2D and 3D format documents. If your organization requires a zero footprint deployment for web applications or for 64-bit client computers where the desktop version of AutoVue is not supported, you should consider deploying AutoVue Client/Server instead. AutoVue Client/Server is a Java applet that displays documents that are rendered by an AutoVue server. The basic architecture of AutoVue Client/Server when integrated with Meridian Enterprise 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 Client/Server software may be installed on the following computers depending on the expected viewing workload:

• The Meridian Enterprise application server together with Web Access (minimal workload)
• A separate Meridian Enterprise Web Access or Meridian Enterprise Server web server (moderate workload)
• Separate Java application server and web server (heavy workload)

The AutoVue Client/Server software may also be installed on client computers (for desktop clients only) 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 Installing AutoVue Client/Server.

Your decision as to which AutoVue version to install and in which deployment configuration can be guided using the following figure.