Overview of Collection Nodes

1 minute read Last updated on February 13, 2025

Collection nodes gather documents from an external source for processing. Dispatcher Stratus accepts all file types, though individual nodes may have their own limitations. Workflows typically start with a collection node. Collection nodes include:

  • Collect from Dispatcher Phoenix - Collects data and documents from a connected Dispatcher Phoenix installation. This node requires an available non-MFP license.

  • DSP In - Collects data and documents from a registered application developed by a member of the Developer Support Program (DSP). This node requires an available non-MFP license.

  • Dropbox In - Collects data and documents from a Dropbox folder. This node requires an available non-MFP license.

  • External Form - Collects data and documents from a form that can be accessed outside of Dispatcher Stratus. This node requires an available non-MFP license.

  • Internal Form - Collects data and documents from a form that can be accessed within Dispatcher Stratus. This node requires an available non-MFP license.

  • MFP Capture - Collects data and documents from a licensed MFP.

  • Microsoft Exchange In - Collects data and documents from the Microsoft Exchange email program. This node requires an available non-MFP license.

  • Upland InterFAX In - Collects faxes from a connected Upland InterFAX account. This node requires an available non-MFP license.