| Product(s): | ProSteel for AutoCAD | ||
| Version(s): | CONNECT, V8i | ||
| Area: | Customization | ||
| Subarea: | Main Configuration | ||
| Original Author: | Steve Crabtree, Product Advantage Group | ||
| Updated By: | Vyanktesh Nama, Product Advantage Group |
Background
In this wiki, we are going to locate the ProStructureMaterial.mdb file to a network drive, so that all users can access the same database.
Steps to Accomplish
If you move your ProStructureMaterial.mdb file into network directory you need to edit the directory path in the Main Configuration file. Be sure to remove the one that is installed with the program from your local drive. (C:\ProgramData\Bentley\ProStructures\V8i_S7\PowerProduct\WorkSpace\ProStructures\Localised\USA_Canada)
1. Open a ProSteel model.
2. Right click in the working view and from the context menu select ProSteel > Options.
3. In the ProSteel Options dialog, scroll down to Dialog settings and select Expert Mode, that expands the Files tab for additional options.
4. Select Files and then click on the Main Configuration.
5. The Main Configuration file opens up in a text editor. Copy MaterialFile= from the list and paste it at the top of the file. Enter the path to the network location and include the full name of the database file as shown below.
In this way, one can set the material database location to a Network drive.