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Fluid Topics Control File

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This Technical Note describes how to configure a Fluid Topics control file when uploading an archive through the following connectors:

A Fluid Topics control file is an independent XML file that contains the following elements:

  • Content processing instructions.
  • Metadata at the document or topic level.
  • The path to the document in the archive.

A Fluid Topics control file can be with files in an archive, or be uploaded on its own. The terminology used for each of these contexts is as follows:

  • Synchronous: Term describing a control file that is uploaded along with content in an archive. This is common when adding new content.
  • Asynchronous: Term describing a control file that is uploaded independently. This is common when modifying existing content.