search path and search.pro

[saspinall]

Our pc configuration is to have WF2 loaded on each machine with all pro-e parts, assemblies and drawings on a network drive divided into several sub-directories. We currently have no pdm software running. I tried to use a search.pro file, pointing the config.pro option search_path_file to the dir where I'd stored the search.pro sa as I could access other parts from other directories into my assembly. This didn't work. I then applied search_path to config.pro for each directoryI wish to use, still no luck. Anyone any ideas. Use XP, WF2


Thanks in advance


Stu

 

[saspinall]

Might have found the answer. Our first directory where the files are stored has a space in the name !!


Stu

 

[provan]

Pretty funny considering the default path for WF2 install is "Program Files"



be sure to use the full directory path, and use mapped drives

 

[jerryt]

We have the same setup as you and I had the same problem. Pro/E documentation states (used to anyway) be sure you don't use spaces in directory names and it is case-sensitive. Keep in mind that every time you change your config file or seach path file you will need to exit Pro/E and re-launch for changes to take affect. Also, consider creating a config.sup file to place in the \text directory. This config file can have all the company standards on them and users cannot alter them. Then have a seperate config.pro file placed in each users default directory which can contain additional settings.

 

[MatthewJB19904]

I hate to ask a silly question.. but have you tried to give the exact path and the file name in it? meaning... c:\programs\config\search.pro in the config option.


Matthew

 

[proximo]

You should be able to get around this by using Quote's "Program Files" in your config.pro


I have not tried it but I know it works for Batch files. I install everything in c:\ptc\


P.S. The longer the search.pro becomes the longer it takes to pull up assemblies.