Configure Maximum Views for Concurrent Program Output URLs

Administrators now have options to configure the maximum number of times that a concurrent program's output can be accessed. Previously, for security reasons, programs were restricted so that the output URL could only be accessed once. However, the behavior of some browsers can cause reloading of request output under certain conditions. For example, if a user views the output on demand and then saves the output to a file, those actions could result in multiple attempts to use a request's output URL.  With the new options, administrators can allow for more than one instance of accessing the output. 

Steps to enable and configure

To configure the maximum view for a concurrent program's output URL, set the value of the following fields appropriately when defining the concurrent program:

  • Disable URL Security: When this checkbox is checked, the system allows an unlimited number of views of the concurrent request's output notification URL for this program.
  • Maximum Output URL Views: When the value of this field is 1 or more, the system allows that number of views for the concurrent request's output URL.

To enable users to save the output for a program from browsers that will reload the output URL to perform the save operation, you can either enter a value of 2 or higher for the program's Maximum Output URL Views, or else check the “Disable URL Security” checkbox.

Tips and considerations

Note that because these options involve changing or disabling a security feature, you should use caution when determining your settings. It is recommended that you configure the lowest possible maximum that supports the type of access your users need.

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