Named Pipe
This is the standard input channel for Windows-based workstations. Through the Windows server, Named Pipe allows you to send jobs to the Windows spooler from either a Windows or a Macintosh front-end system. The spooler temporarily saves the data in order to release your front-end workstation for other activities.
NOTE: When you are creating your Production Plan, a Keep Results action is automatically added to the Input Task Processor. For more information, see “Keep Result”.
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