Information about PReS Workflow

If you wish to use PReS Workflow (automation) in conjunction with PReS Connect, you will need to install PReS Workflow 2020.2 as well. Workflow 2020.2 is provided through a separate installer which is available on CD or for download as follows:

PReS Workflow can be installed in parallel on the same machine as an existing PlanetPress® Suite 7.x installation.

Note however:

  • If both versions need to be hosted on the same machine, PReS Workflow 2020.2 must always be installed after the legacy PlanetPress® Suite 7.x installation.
  • When uninstalling PReS Workflow 2020.2, you may be prompted to repair your legacy PlanetPress® Suite 7.x installation.
  • If PReS Workflow 2020.2 has been installed alongside PlanetPress® Suite 7, Capture can no longer be used with Workflow 7.
    The plugins are now registered uniquely to Workflow 2020.2 and the messenger for Workflow 7 is taken offline. It is only then possible to use Capture from PReS Workflow 2020.2.
  • PReS Workflow 2020.2 and PlanetPress® Suite Workflow 7 cannot run simultaneously, since only one version of the Messenger service can run at a time. In fact, no two versions of Workflow can be run simultaneously on the same machine, regardless of versions.
  • It is possible to switch between different versions running by shutting down one version's services and then starting the other. However, this is not recommended. There are no technical limitations that prevent processes from previous PlanetPress Suite Workflow versions (as far back as Version 4) to run on PReS Workflow 2020.2, removing the need to run both versions.

For more information on the licensing of Workflow 2020.2, please see Activating a License.