Error Setting Drop Directory: ActiveX Client Control

Description

When attempting to define the drop directory property for the ActiveX Client Control This provides the functionality to connect to the LPS through a socket connection, similar to Loftware's On-Demand Print Client and Status Client. This allows users to get Job Status information, send files faster, and even send files between different networks., the following message is generated:

Explanation

This error occurs when there is not a status folder in the Drop Directory that is specified on the Properties Page of the ActiveX Client Control.

Solution

If you proceed and try to launch the VB program, a Visual Basic System Error is generated and the program crashes. This problem may be resolved one of two ways

Method 1

• Create a Status Folder in the Drop Directory listed in the Properties dialog box for the ActiveX Client Control

Method 2

1. Open the Loftware Print Server Configuration Utility.
2. Look at the Directories Tab, and the Base: path listed under the Working Directories section (Example: C:\Program Files\Loftware Labeling\WDDrop)

3. Ensure that the Base Directory listed here matches the Drop Directory listed on the Properties Page for the ActiveX Client Control.