This article explains how to configure a workspace on the network for MicroStation CONNECT Edition. It also covers the procedure for using network configuration for all subsequent MicroStation CONNECT installations.

Basic rules

Here are some rules to follow when installing and configuring MicroStation CONNECT Edition: 

1. First, never change one of the configuration files in the program directory. This includes MSLOCAL.cfg, MSDIR.cfg and MSCONFIG.cfg files.CONNECT configuration“) 

2. Second, in the installation assistant, in the dialog box "Custom Configuration" the parameters "Select Organization Directory" and "Select Workspaces Directory" are intended to be used to select a directory Organization existing and a directory Workspaces which already exists.
They should not be used to redirect them where you want the files to be installed.

Steps to follow

Step 1: Creating the network configuration

1. Install MicroStation CONNECT in the default locations. Do not customize the configuration.

2. Copy the "Organization" folder (C: ProgramData Bentley CONNECT Edition Configuration Organisation), as well as all its subfolders and files. Paste it to the location you want to use on your network.

3. Copy the Workspaces folder (C: ProgramData Bentley CONNECT Edit Configuration Workspaces), as well as all subfolders and files. Also paste it to the location you want to use on your network.

4. Uninstall the software (with computer restart).

5. Follow the installation procedure below to use an existing network configuration.

The network workspace is now available for your CONNECT MicroStation installation.

Step 2: Reinstall MicroStation using an existing network configuration

After setting up the network configuration, install MicroStation CONNECT using the network configuration.

1. Launch the MicroStation CONNECT installation executable.

2. In the installation assistant – Click on the label "Custom Configuration“.

3. In the dialog box Installation Assistant:

1. 1. Set "Select Organization Directory " by selecting the button "Browse" and select the directory of the existing organization, the one created previously on your network.
   2. Set " Select the Workspaces directory" by selecting the button "Browse" navigation and selecting the existing Workspaces directory created previously on your network.
   3. For "Settings Label Workspaces", enter the label you want to use instead of "Workspaces". For example: Client. 

4. Select the button "Save" and continue the installation.

Note : After installation, the default location of the configuration, C: ProgramData Bentley CONNECT Edition Configuration, will contain the structure of the installed directories and UNUSED of lOrganization and Workspaces.

This structure is used as a drop point if the network location is not found (e.g. a mobile mobile phone).