Folder options specify the folder locations for things such as storing databases, creating backups, downloading planroom images, and other program operations.
These paths can be changed but must point to a valid location. Changing to an invalid location will interfere with the proper operation of the software. Some, but not all, of these folder paths provide an error message if the entered path is not valid. Others fail only when the function is accessed, for example, if the path listed under Update Location does not exist or the path is invalid, an error occurs when "Check for Updates" is selected.
To set default preferences for various Folders,
- Click Tools > Options > Folders.
Be sure you have sufficient rights to read/write/update files in a specified location. Please contact your Network Administration for assistance with user rights. Setting these options to an invalid or inaccessible location can cause unexpected issues with the software.
Program defaults are shown in the image above.
| Folder | Description/What it does/How it is used... |
|---|---|
| Database Folder | Sets a default for where the application saves new databases. All databases stored in this location automatically display in the Open Database dialog box. Default: C:\OCS Documents\OST\ |
| Backup Folder | When performing a backup of a database, On-Screen Takeoff creates an exact copy of the database and adds a number to the name to indicate which backup copy it is. The program then places this copy of the database in the folder specified in this field. On Center Software recommends taking steps to safeguard these backups from accidental use or deletion such as storing on or copying to a network drive or second hard drive. Default: C:\OCS Documents\OST\Backups This must not be the same folder as the "Database Folder". Never work from a backup database and never store your backups and working databases in the same folder. |
| Planroom Folder | This is the folder where On-Screen Takeoff stores image files downloaded from a Planroom or DFS. This is also the folder to which On-Screen Takeoff copies images when using the Bid Wizard. Default: C:\OCS Documents\OST\ |
| Image Cache Folder | When exporting a Bid to a Bid Package with Images, this is where On-Screen Takeoff temporarily stores the image files for inclusion in the package. Default: C:\OCS Documents\OST\Cache\ |
| Package Folder | When creating a Bid package, this is the folder where On-Screen Takeoff creates the OSP file by default. Default: C:\OCS Documents\OST\ |
| Update Location Folder | Allows a company's IT department/Network Administrator to control when their users receive update notifications (this effectively blocks On Center Update Notifications, however Marketing Notifications will still come through). Default: Blank |
Cloud Storage
Please see Can I Use "Cloud" Storage? for more information storing your data in the Cloud.
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