| Product: | MicroStation | ||
| Version: | 10.00.00.25 | ||
| Environment: | N\A | ||
| Area: | Configuration | ||
| Subarea: | Workspaces |
This article covers the process for establishing a network workspace for MicroStation CONNECT. It also explains the procedure for using the network configuration for all subsequent installations of MicroStation CONNECT
Rules to follow
1. Do not edit any of the configuration files in the program directory structure. This included MSLOCAL.cfg, MSDIR.cfg and MSCONFIG.cfg (see the post on “The CONNECT Configuration”) http://communities.bentley.com/other/old_site_member_blogs/bentley_employees/b/tim_hickmans_blog/archive/2015/09/01/the-connect-configuration
2. In the Installation Wizard, in the “Custom Configuration” dialog box, the settings “Select Organization Directory” and “Select WorkSpaces Directory” are intended to be used to select an existing Organization directory and WorkSpaces directory. They are not to be used to redirect where you want files to be installed.
Creating the networked configuration
1. Install MicroStation CONNECT in the default locations. Do not customize the configuration.
2. Copy the “Organization” folder (C:\ProgramData\Bentley\CONNECT Edition\Configuration\Organization), along with all subfolders and all files, to the location you prefer to have the Organizational files located. (your network location)
3. Copy the “Workspaces” folder (C:\ProgramData\Bentley\CONNECT Edition\Configuration\WorkSpaces), along with all subfolders and all files, to the location you prefer to have the workspace files located. (your network location)
4. Uninstall the Software (along with rebooting the computer).
5. Follow Installation procedure below for using an existing networked configuration
Procedure to install using an existing networked configuration.
1. Run the MicroStation CONNECT installation executable
2. In the Installation Wizard – Click on the “Custom Configuration” label.
3. In the next Installation Wizard dialog box:
a. Set “Select Organization Directory” by selecting the Browse button and browsing to and selecting the existing Organization directory that is to be used. (created previously on your network)
b. Set “Select WorkSpaces Directory” by selecting the Browse button and browsing to and selecting the existing WorkSpaces directory that is to be used. (created previously on your network)
c. To “Set WorkSpaces Label”, type in the label that you want to use in place of “WorkSpaces”. For example: Client.
4. Select the “Save” button and continue on with the installation.
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| Original Author: | Rick Ruth |