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Configure the Web Browser

Some PowerCenter Client browser functions require you to configure the following options in Internet Explorer:

Adobe Flash Player Plug-In: Metadata Manager requires the Adobe Flash Player plug-in version 32.x or later on Windows to upload PowerCenter parameter files and to display data lineage. To upload PowerCenter parameter files or to run data lineage analysis in Metadata Manager or from the Designer, download and install the Flash Player plug-in on the web browser. Get the Flash Player plug-in from the following web site: www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer
Scripting and ActiveX: Enable the following controls on Microsoft Internet Explorer:

Active scripting
Allow programmatic clipboard access
Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins
Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting

To configure the controls, click
Tools
Internet options
Security
Custom level
.

Configure the scripting and ActiveX controls to display the Start Page for the PowerCenter Client.