Multi-User Configuration

Active Takeoff can save all its necessary data files in a common data folder in order to share data between many users.

This configuration should be set by a qualified network technician.

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.

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. All future projects will be saved by default at the new common location. See Creating a New Project

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.