How to Configure multiple workstations to use config.pro residing on server.

[bkontham]

We made the config.pro changes in the CREO Parametric Server. All the Creo Workstations should refer the config.pro residing on Server. Please let me know the possible way.

Thanks in Advance.

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[RonSt.Pierre]

We run an initial .bat file to start Creo.

This file will check to see if the <server>\config.pro is different from the c:\<loadpoint>\config.pro

if yes, then it will take the server copy and overwrite the loadpoint copy.

We have an architecture to our way of operating.

we serve the common files from a central point like the holes, notes, materials, fonts, symbols, etc.

Creo start-up is local (after a bit of snooping via the .bat file) and we use Windchill

This can be a large topic so I'd do some research on it.

ron

[bkontham]

Hi Ron,

I would like to try that on our server, Can you please provide the .bat file.

Thanks,

Bhagirath

[RonSt.Pierre · Accepted solution]

I have attached my .bat file but as I stated, this is how OUR system is set up and my not work for you as this is only one piece of the pie.

to explain some items in the bat file:

pro_system_drive=T:   > This is a mapped drive to the root of where the common/shared files are.  This should be read only to the users.

Your <loadpoint>text directory needs to be free to write to (open permissions)

Your start icon needs to have the target pint to your startup bat file and with the configuration I have, I delete the start in information.

My configuration:

I have a central location for users.  This is located at c:\home\<username>creo_data.  This is where users default work directory is.  Whom ever logs into the computer, this is where the data goes (trail files, pdf's, .err, plot, out, m_p and so on)  If a user places their personal config.pro or customize.ui file here, it will be read and used.  It is also where the the caches for windchill is stored.

With that being said, I also offer a document which should explain some additional launch concepts which may you may find more suitable to your needs.

Good luck in your endeavors

Ron

[BenLoosli]

Do you use a single network load or is each workstation have its own install of Creo?

Network load, just modify it in the <loadpoint>/text folder.

Workstation load, you need to do what Ron said and copy it locally when Creo starts. There is no setting to point to your confi.pro file.