50.2 Controlling Maximum Document Conversion Size and Time Limits

If the DVA starts converting a very large document file, it can take a very long time to complete the conversion into HTML format. The maximum size limit for document files processed by the DVA is initially set by the program that sends the document files to the DVA for conversion. For more information, see:

However, you can prevent the DVA from ever accepting document files over a specific size. You can also limit the amount of time a DVA worker thread spends converting a single document file.

  1. Open the gwdva.dva file in a text editor.

  2. To establish a maximum document file size:

    1. Search to find the following switch:

      /maxsize
      
    2. Remove the semicolon (;) to activate the setting.

    3. Specify the maximum size in kilobytes for document files that you want the DVA to accept for conversion.

      By default, the DVA accepts all files that are sent to it by the WebAccess Application and the POA.

  3. To change the maximum length of time the DVA processes a single document file:

    1. Search to find the following switch:

      /maxtime
      
    2. Remove the semicolon (;) to activate the setting.

    3. Specify the maximum number of seconds that you want the DVA to work at converting a single document file.

      The default is 300 seconds (5 minutes). Valid values range from 60 seconds (1 minute) to 1200 seconds (20 minutes).

  4. Save the gwdva.dva file.

  5. Skip to Section 48.4, Putting DVA Configuration Changes into Effect.