Error dmsconv -Dms Data source name not defined


 Product(s):ProjectWise Integration Server
 Version(s):08.11.11.559
 Area: Integration / Caching /Gateway
 Subarea: DMS Convert
 Original Author:Jacquelene Smiro, Bentley Technical Support Group

Error or Warning Message

Error "ERROR dmsconv - Dms data source name not defined"

Explanation

The dmsconv fails with error

Steps to Reproduce

Option 1

  1. Open command prompt and navigate to  \program files\Bentley\ProjectWise\bin

    Type DMSCONV -D PWSS4_datasource –u PW_USER -p pwadmin_password 

Resolution

  1. -D is case sensitive, change to -d