A transformation is the automated rendering of a file from one look or format to another. Transformations let you automatically transform the look and format of an existing file in order to create a new rendition for the object or a new object that is related to the original object. Transformations let you store a file in multiple formats, sizes, orientations, etc. Examples of transformations include resizing, flipping, cropping, and correcting colors. You may also be able to transform a file to a different format.
When transforming a file, you choose either a preset transformation task or a transformation profile and enter any applicable transformation parameters. The transformation profiles that are available for a given file depend on the file’s format and the Documentum products installed and configured for the repository.
When creating a new rendition through transformation, you can use the Rendition Description field to create multiple renditions of the same format. Each rendition is identified by the description entered in the Rendition Description field.
Transformations occur on one item at a time and are processed asynchronously, meaning that transformed items and renditions might not be immediately available. You receive a notification when a transformation is completed or if a transformation fails.
Transformation functionality is available only on repositories that are configured with Media Transformation Services, Document Transformation Services, or both. Without the presence of these products, the Transformations functions described in this guide may not be available.
Some Transformation features are not available in all products. For example, the Transform button on the toolbar and the ability to transform multiple objects at a time are both only available in Digital Asset Manager. Also, having multiple renditions of the same file format is only possible in Digital Asset Manager and Web Publisher. Webtop does not allow a Rendition Description, which would give each Rendition a unique identifier. Therefore, for any new renditions created, Webtop replaces any existing renditions of the same format. For example, a Microsoft Word document can only have one Acrobat PDF rendition at any time.