wda and wd_xls_all_template files for multi users

[KOBI1912]

hi

im trying to set my default.wda file for all users

i have located it  on server sherd directory where wd.env is pointing

and also defined the a WD_SUP_ALT to point to this directory

but still autocad load the local wda file

the same for wd_xls_all_template

any idea

[rhesusminus]

When you say "local wda file", what exactly do you mean?

According to the help-file, these are the valid file names for the WDA-file:

User defined attributes
A text file of attribute tag names used by reports to add fields to reports.

The following naming convention and search sequence is used:

• <project name>.WDA located in the same folder as the .wdp file for the active project
• DEFAULT.WDA located in the base project folder

 The "base project folder" is the folder defined with WD_PROJ in the WD.ENV file.

[KOBI1912]

hi

the :local wda file" mean that thE acade uses the file in the C:\.....INSTEED THE NETWORK DRIVE

AS I WISHED

REGURDING The "base project folder" is the folder defined with WD_PROJ in the WD.ENV file.

I DID LOCAT THE DEFAULT.WDA FILE IN "base project folder

MEANING,THAT IF FOR EXAMPLE MY  DIR LOOK LIKE:

I:\ALLMYPROJECTS\PROJECT1000\

I LOCAT THE FILE DEFAULT.WDA IN THE I:\ALLMYPROJECTS\DEFAULT.WDA

AND THAT DIDNT WORK

SO I TRIYED

TO define the a WD_SUP_ALT to point to this directory

but still autocad load the FILE in the C:\.....INSTEED THE NETWORK DRIVE

SAME PROBLEM FOR THE  wd_xls_all_template FILE

[dougmcalexander]

The User Attributes file is normally created when you click User Attributes, add user defined attributes that you wish to be available for reports, and save the .wda file.  The file is saved in the folder of the active project.  Note also that AutoCAD Electrical is relentless about searching the local drive if support files are not found in the project folder.  For example, the software always looks inside the project folder for a projectname.wdw file when you insert a wire color/gauge label.  If it doesn't find one, it will search the local drive and find the default.wdw file, located in the Support/User folder. 

If you check out the Tips/Tricks page on my web site (www.ecadconsultant.com) you will see a section about sharing data over a network.  One of the first things I do is copy the AeData folder from My Documents to my network drive.  This moves the projects, tutorials, PLC data, wd.env file, catalog database, footprint lookup database, language database, etc. to a shared location to support a collaborative design environment.  I then go to Options in AutoCAD Electrical and add this new location for AeData to the top of the Support File Search Path, then close and restart AutoCAD Electrical so it reads the new path.  I don't touch the WD_SUP_ALT assignment in the wd.env file.  There is one more thing.  You must rename the local AeData folder, so AutoCAD Electrical cannot find it.  I rename mine to AeData_local.  You see, AutoCAD Electrical will still use the local AeData folder if found.  If not found, it will resort to the one listed at the top of the Support File Search Path.  For more about networking the software visit my web site.

I have a related post on the Idea Station to streamline the process of switching back and forth between using a network AeData path or the local one, for those of us who use our laptop on the network while in the office but need to switch back to the local AeData path when we travel.  Right now, I just exit AutoCAD Electrical and rename AeData_local back to AeData, and restart.  But the other issue is that when the software no longer sees the network paths they are removed from the Support File Search Path.  So each time I return to the office I have to add the network path entries back.  I am also sharing menus and libraries so there is more than just the AeData folder that has to be managed.  I would appreciate it if you would Kudo my posting on the Idea Station so it can move up in priority.

[KOBI1912]

TNX FOR YOUR ANSWER

I DID TRY TO RENAME THE AEDATA FOLDER AS SUGGESTED BUT THIS DIDNT HELP

THE ACADE DONT RECOGNISE THE EXISTENCE OF wda  and wd_xls_all_template files IN THE NET

NORMALY I USE A BIT DIFFRENT WAY TO MOVE BETWEEN LOCAL WORK AND NETWORK

I CREATED 2 PROFILES

IN ONE PROFILE THERE IS LINK  TO THE LOCAL AEDATA

IN THE OTHER THE LINK IS TO NETWORK

I DID EXPERIANCE ALOT THE Issue is that when the software no longer sees the network paths they are removed from the Support File Search Path

SO THEN I  USING THE IMPORT/EXPORT AutoCAD 2016 Settings - AutoCAD Electrical

I ALSO EXPERIANCE  MANY ERRORS OF MELFORMED ERROR... AND DCL ERROR

AND ALSO CASES WHEN THE LASTPROJ.FIL SHOULD BE REMOVED

[Jon.Dean]

Hi,

I will do some testing and get back to you with my findings.

Can you attach the two template files you mention, so I can check using your data.

Cheers

Jon.

[KOBI1912]

hi

attached files to be shared

[Jon.Dean]

Hi Kobi,

Because this is similar to your other forum posting, I have asked development to comment.

Cheers

Jon.