MicroStation Connect Edition install on network

We tried to install the MicroStation Connect Edition-Configuration (early Workspace) not on a local drive (C), but we want to install it on a network drive.

During the installation we can choose between local drive or custom configuration. We used the custom configuration, selected the folder (network drive) and after the installation there were no files in the selected folder. Really nothing. MicroStation installed the Configurations-Files on the local drive and not on the network.

Is there everbody with the same problem and can everbody help us?


Thank you,

Marc

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  • Unknown said:
    We want to install it on a network drive

    Microsoft Windows provides guidelines for software compatibily.  Developers who certify their products as Windows compatible must follow those guideless.

    Windows certification forbids applications to be installed on a network drive.  Applications must be installed on a local drive.  Apart from Microsoft requirements, many executable components of a complex application such as MicroStation must also be locally installed. 

    Unknown said:
    We used the custom configuration, selected the folder (network drive)

    The installer should prevent you from taking that action.  At the very least, it should warn you against installing on a network drive.  Can you provide a screenshot of the installation at the point where you choose a network drive?

     
    Regards, Jon Summers
    LA Solutions

  • Hello,

    here is the screenshot from our installation window (custom configuration):

    communities.bentley.com/.../271169

    Marc
  • Marc,

    We do not install the configuration to a network drive.  We allow the installer to point to a network configuration that exists.  This keeps the user from having to manually edit the cfg where a mistake could be caused.  Here is a bunch of discussion on the topic.

    http://communities.bentley.com/products/microstation/f/273/p/110790/338140#338140

    Here is the information from the Help;

    To Install MicroStation

    Note: To discontinue installing the product at any time, click Cancel.

    1.  In an Explorer window, double-click the MicroStation setup executable.  

    The MicroStation Installation Wizard opens.

    2.(Optional)  To change the product installation directory, click the Browse button  next to the installation directory path.  

    In the Browse For Folder dialog that opens, browse to the drive and folder you want to install the product in, then click OK.

    3.(Optional) To select an existing Configuration:

    a. Click Custom Configuration.  

    b. To select an existing Organization directory, click the Browse button  next to the Select Organization directory path.  In the Browse For Folder dialog that opens, browse to the drive and folder that you want to point as the Organization directory, then click OK.

    c. To select an existing WorkSpaces directory, click the Browse button  next to the Select WorkSpaces directory path.  In the Browse For Folder dialog that opens, browse to the drive and folder that you want to point as the WorkSpaces directory, then click OK.

    d. To change the label "WorkSpace", enter the new label in the Set WorkSpace label field.  

    e. Click Save.

    4. ....

    I hope this helps.  Please let us know if there is more information we can provide on this topic.

    Answer Verified By: John Frampton 

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  • Marc,

    We do not install the configuration to a network drive.  We allow the installer to point to a network configuration that exists.  This keeps the user from having to manually edit the cfg where a mistake could be caused.  Here is a bunch of discussion on the topic.

    http://communities.bentley.com/products/microstation/f/273/p/110790/338140#338140

    Here is the information from the Help;

    To Install MicroStation

    Note: To discontinue installing the product at any time, click Cancel.

    1.  In an Explorer window, double-click the MicroStation setup executable.  

    The MicroStation Installation Wizard opens.

    2.(Optional)  To change the product installation directory, click the Browse button  next to the installation directory path.  

    In the Browse For Folder dialog that opens, browse to the drive and folder you want to install the product in, then click OK.

    3.(Optional) To select an existing Configuration:

    a. Click Custom Configuration.  

    b. To select an existing Organization directory, click the Browse button  next to the Select Organization directory path.  In the Browse For Folder dialog that opens, browse to the drive and folder that you want to point as the Organization directory, then click OK.

    c. To select an existing WorkSpaces directory, click the Browse button  next to the Select WorkSpaces directory path.  In the Browse For Folder dialog that opens, browse to the drive and folder that you want to point as the WorkSpaces directory, then click OK.

    d. To change the label "WorkSpace", enter the new label in the Set WorkSpace label field.  

    e. Click Save.

    4. ....

    I hope this helps.  Please let us know if there is more information we can provide on this topic.

    Answer Verified By: John Frampton 

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  • John,

    thank you for your answer and the answers of the other peolpe. We followed the way of your Forum-Link: Connect - Startup/Configuration Flow chart.

    I used the way from the answer at "2015-09-11 at 8:55 pm".
    In the attached both files is the answer to use the connect edition at network.

    I think it´s something complicated to use it by the network drive, but that answer was really important for us.

    Now we can work from the network.

    Thank you very much.

    Marc
  • Glad those steps helped you. One addition I would make is that if you are installing to multiple machines look into creating a deployment image. This information can be found in the installation help.

    To Create a Deployment Image
    Following are the pre-requisites for creating a deployment image: •Internet connection - Since the setup is running in /layout mode, internet connection is required for connection with Bentley servers to download all installable components.
    •Write access to the location where the deployment image will be created.
    •Minimum 2 GB disk space at the location where the deployment image will be created (plus additional for custom packages).
    1. In the command line, go to the folder that contains the MicroStation setup executable and run the executable with the /layout command.
    The MicroStation Installation Wizard opens