Client Variables and Cookies

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Client Variables and Cookies

ColdFusion client variables and browser cookies track specific information associated with individual Web clients.

By default, ColdFusion client variables are not enabled for the CommonSpot application space. If you decide to use client variables within CommonSpot applications, and you did not enable this option at installation, you can change this setting in the Client Variables and Cookies dialog.

Note: CommonSpot does not use client variables directly and PaperThin strongly recommends against their use. Enabling client variables can negatively impact performance. Background jobs (including cache rebuilding tasks) are more exposed to errors. The option to use client variables is available to support the proper functioning of integrated applications contained within CommonSpot pages. Use the ColdFusion administrator for specific management of client variables.

The Client Variables and Cookies dialog displays the following fields.

Enable Client Variables: Optional. Defaults to the value set during CommonSpot installation. If unchecked and you have already implemented or intend to implement applications that use ColdFusion client variables, check this box. Otherwise, leave this box unchecked.
Enable Persistent Cookies: Optional. Defaults to the value set during CommonSpot installation. When checked, this option enables an active read session to persist through browser close/open for CommonSpot sites requiring login. When unchecked, site visitors must log in after browser close.

Note: This setting affects site visitors only. Persistent cookies do not affect content contributor sessions. CommonSpot prompts for contributor login, regardless of the setting for persistent cookies.

Related Links

You can download PDF versions of the Content Contributor's, Administrator's, and Elements Reference documents from the support section of paperthin.com (requires login).

The following guides are available from the support site and are in the /docs/directory of your CommonSpot Server:

You can also download these other guides from the support section of paperthin.com (with login):

For technical support:

http://www.paperthin.com/support/