The procedure to set up multiple users running the program from a network server has been streamlined, as follows:

Copying of Shearwalls.ini file.

Previously, you had to manually copy a version of the Shearwalls.ini file to all the client machines. The program now does this automatically.

It is still necessary to modify the Sizer.ini in the server to indicate it is a network version and give the location of the program on the server. A new step is required, to copy the files from the Program Data area of the server for All Users to the corresponding folder in the Program Files area of the server. In other words, the Shearwalls.ini file on the server will be found in one of the following locations

Windows 7 - C:\ProgramData\WoodWorks\CWC\Canada\8\

Windows XP - C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\WoodWorks\CWC\Canada\8\

After modification, it has to be copied (not only moved) to the following location, if the default installation was selected:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Woodworks\Cdn\Sizer\

The advantage of this approach is that the file has to be copied only once, and within one machine, rather than distributed to several machines.

Modification of Database.ini File

With the introduction of new locations for database and setting files with Version 8, the network installation required you to modify the file Database.ini by indicating it was a network installation. This is no longer necessary.

Instructions in “Read Me” File

The instructions in the Shearwalls Read Me file have been modified to explain the new procedure. In addition, the following corrections have been made:

• The instructions regarding key code security instruct you to contact WoodWorks sales, rather than using a key code that is delivered with the software.
• Instructions were given for those users who wish to modify the database files on their local machine using Database Editor on the server. These have been removed, as this procedure is not possible.