Example Prerequisites

This section walks through configuring Microsoft Word 2016 to work with the Conversion Server. Before proceeding, take the time to review these requirements.

Before proceeding, you need to install the Conversion Server.

To install the conversion server, refer to the Aras Innovator 14 - Conversion Server Setup Guide.

You must install The Microsoft Visual C++ 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2015 Redistributable Packages on the Conversion Server. The links to these downloads can be found at Microsoft’s latest supported Visual C++:

Microsoft Visual C++ 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2015 Redistributable Packages (x64):

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2977003/the-latest-supported-visual-c-downloads

For this example to work, Microsoft Word 2016 must be configured to launch using the interactive user and must have the correct permissions. This is configured in the DCOM Config under Component Services:

1. Select Start --> Run.
2. Type dcomcnfg and click OK.
3. Expand Component Services -->Computers -->My Computer -->DCOM Config.
4. Right click on the Microsoft Word 97 – 2003 Document and select Properties.
5. Click the Security tab.
6. Select Customize under Launch and Activation Permissions and click Edit.
1. Add “IIS_IUSRS” and set Allow for Local Launch and ‘Local Activation.’
2. Click OK.
7. Select Customize under Access Permissions and click Edit.
1. Add “IIS_IUSRS” and set Allow for Local Access.
2. Click OK.
8. Select the Identity tab and select the The interactive user option.
9. Click Apply and then OK.
10. Close the Component Services window.