Active Takeoff can be set to allow multiple users to share a common network data folder.
This configuration should be set by a qualified network technician.
NOTE ABOUT ONEDRIVE : ONEDRIVE WILL CAUSE PROBLEMS WITH ACTIVE TAKEOFF. PLEASE AVOID SETTING YOUR COMMON FOLDER ON ONEDRIVE.
To configure a common data folder, follow these steps :
Step 1 : Find or create a network folder which is accessible by all Active Takeoff users.
Step 2 : Map a network drive that points on the folder selected in step 1 for all Active Takeoff users.
Step 3 : Configure each Active Takeoff station by selecting the newly created map drive where the Data folder will be located.
- Locate the "Change Data Folder" menu item in the System Tools menu to change the location of the data folder.
Active takeoff will display this window :
- Click on the "..." button and select the directory chosen in step 1.
Step 4 : Restart Active Takeoff on each station to make the changes effective.
Active Takeoff will create a sub directory structure necessary to its proper operation. Each sub-directory can then be subdivided in further sub-directories for each user. The default directory when Active Takeoff is installed is :...\Documents\Active Takeoff. The Active Takeoff folder contains seven (7) sub-directories.
Important Note : Active Takeoff will not synchronize work performed by many users on the same project. It is not recommended to work simultaneously (two or more users) on a project.
Potential Network Problems : When working on a network, some network related problems can occur.
The most common known problems are :
- Network path not opened when starting the computer.
- Network place protected by a password.
- Disconnected Network Drive.
- No read or write permission.
- Files missing or deleted by a third party.
These problems are local and are the responsibility of your network technician. Active Takeoff's technical support cannot solve these problems since they are external to the software.
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