The Edge requires that you to designate one of your computers as the server. This will be the computer that hosts the database files. All other computers are designated workstations and will access the database on the server through the network.
1. Select Start ► Programs ► Abbott Jewelry Systems ► Administrative ► Configure The Edge to open the Configuration window.
2. Find the section labeled Database Settings. This is where you will specify the locations of the database file.
There are two sets of database settings: Production and Test.
•Production is for standard day-to-day operations.
•Test is useful for training and other non-production situations. When Test mode is in operation, a large watermark will appear on your screen.
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•Be aware that store transactions conducted in Test mode will not be recorded to your production data. •If you’re planning an MSSQL database configuration, contact Abbott Jewelry Systems for special licensing and support. |
3. Click on the Production Settings line and use the browse button to configure database settings. The Database Settings window will appear.
•The Edge installs two databases by default: edge.mdb and edgedemo.mdb.
•The default location of the database may differ depending on what version of Windows you are using. In most cases, the default location is \ProgramData\ajsllc\Edge.
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On initial installation, Edge.mdb is a blank database suitable for a new store to begin operations. Edgedemo.mdb contains sample data and is suitable for training and practice. |
4. Select MS Access or MS SQL Server from the Database Type drop-down menu.
5. Browse for the database file using the Database drop-down menu. It will open a standard Windows file browser. We recommend it be housed in a folder such as C:\ProgramData\ajsllc\edge\. In a network environment, this must be a shared folder with full read/write access.
6. Browse for the photo path file using the Photo Path drop-down menu. We recommend that you keep this in the same location as your database. It should be something like C:\ProgramData\ajsllc\edge\photos. In a network environment, this must be a shared folder with full read/write access.
7. Select a location for memorized reports using the Memorized Report PDF Path drop-down menu. We recommend that you keep this in in a subfolder of the folder that holds as your database. It should be something like C:\ProgramData\ajsllc\edge\PDF. In a network environment, this must be a shared folder with full read/write access.
8. Select OK.
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The paths you provided for the database and photo folder should be locally stored on this computer. If you intend to use additional workstations, share out the location of your database and photos on this server with full read/write access across the network. We strongly recommend that you share data at the AJSLLC folder level, which contains the data and photo folders discussed here. Additionally, this is the data that must be included in backup protocols. |
9. Find the section labeled Station/Store ID.
10. Each computer you intend to use must have a unique Station Number. Your license dictates how many stations you can run.
11. Enter the appropriate station and store numbers. Store Number must match your license; do not change this value without the assistance of The Edge Support Team.
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If you are setting up a multi-store environment, contact The Edge for assistance. |
12. Select OK to save your changes.
