Directories

This section describes how to configure the directories of the database machine groups. In the Directories dialog the structure of the directories can be changed, based on the previously defined main directory.

The fields below the directory name show the contents of the folder icons to the right.

To configure the Directories settings, select Setup in the Administration menu, or click the Setup dialog launch icon in the Database menu. Click on Machines in the left window of the CIMCO NC-Base Configuration dialog and select Directories. The following dialog appears:

Directories configuration dialog.

Program and backup directories

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Machine

This list shows all the defined machines. Select a machine from the list to configure its directories.

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Program directory

Use this field to specify the program directory.

Press the icon with the red check mark to move the file to the specified directory. When you click this icon, a window opens, asking if all program files should be moved to the specified directory. Click Yes to move the files, or click No to abort the operation.

You can also click the folder icon if you want to change the location of the selected machine. Here, you will be prompted to select a new directory for the program. Select a directory from the list and click OK, or click Cancel if you do not want to select a directory.

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Backup directory

Use this field to specify the backup directory.

Please refer to the description above for more information on how to use the folder icons.

Directories for associated files

Apart from storing program files, CIMCO NC-Base also assumes management of associated files. All formats accepted by Windows can be stored, e.g. Word files (*.doc), PDF files (*.pdf), images (*.jpg, *.gif and others), etc.

Below is described in details, where you can store all your associated files and which templates you can use for Memo file, Tool list, Setup sheet, and Other files.

If these files are to be used, they must NOT be disabled in the Associated Files dialog. Further information on the settings for associated files is found in the section Server Settings / Associated Files.

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Associated files location

Specify here where the memo files, tool lists, and setup sheets should be stored.

Associated files are stored in the same directory as the program files.

Associated files are stored in a sub-directory of the program file directory.

Associated files are stored in the specified 'Memo directory, 'Tool list directory, 'Setup sheet directory', and 'Other files directory'.

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Memo directory

Use this field to specify the directory where memo files should be stored.

Please refer to the description under Program directory for more information on how to use the folder icons.

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Tool list directory

Use this field to specify the directory where tool lists should be stored.

Please refer to the description under Program directory for more information on how to use the folder icons.

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Setup sheet directory

Use this field to specify the directory where setup sheets should be stored.

Please refer to the description under Program directory for more information on how to use the folder icons.

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Other files

Use this field to specify the directory where other associated files should be stored.

Please refer to the description under Program directory for more information on how to use the folder icons.

Other machines that can send files from this machine(group)

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Available machines(groups)

Use this field to specify another machine(group) that can send files belonging to this machine(group).

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Share with machines(groups)

Use this field to specify another machine(group) that can send files belonging to this machine(group).

Use the arrows to move machine/group to the appropriate field.