Customization of the Default Component Loading Window

When a display request is received, the VTS/IS responds with the following actions:

1.  It creates a new browser window.

2.  It writes an <object> tag to the new window, causing the client to download and install an ActiveX client component.

3.  It restores the original browser window to the state before the request was made.

The secondary window (default component loading window) created to download the ActiveX object may be displayed briefly or for some time, depending on the speed of the connection and whether or not the ActiveX component is already installed. This default component loading window displays the VTS logo and a scrolling marquee while the ActiveX component is being installed (an example is displayed below).

The body of this page is held in a file called "vts.htm", which is in the VTS installation directory (e.g. "C:\VTS\vts.htm").

VTS has been configured to use a file named "oem.htm" rather than "vts.htm" if such a file exists in the VTS installation directory. If you would like to replace the default component loading window with your own custom content:

1.  Create an HTML file.

2.  Configure it to appear as you desire.

3.  Save it as "oem.htm".

4.  Place it in the VTS installation directory.

VTS will replace "vts.htm" with your custom "oem.htm" file when displaying the ActiveX component loading window.

The section that follows provides information on URL syntax.