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Network Installation Guide for ChartCo

ChartCo Ltd

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Suhas Shinde
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Network Installation Procedure

For a Network install ChartCo recommends that you leave your entire program files on a
designated local machine as this will increase the speed of the software and reduce network
traffic. This machine will need a spare serial port for connection to the receiver

Prior to following these instructions please ensure that ChartCo applications have been installed to the ‘C’
drive. Complete all normal ‘software installation Procedure’ before following these instructions:

1. Using windows explorer copy and paste the complete ‘ChartCo’ directory to the network drive that
you wish to use. The ChartCo directory will be located in the C:\ drive

2. Make the following changes to ODBC data source


• Click Start
• Click Settings
• Click Control Panel
• Make sure you can view all control panel options
• Click odbc data sources. The following window will appear.

Select ‘System DSN’ tab as shown on the above picture, the following window will appear:

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• Select ‘ChartManager Database’ and click ‘Configure’. The following window will appear:

• Click the ‘Select’ button then the following window will appear:

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Select the new location for the ChartManager Database from your network location. eg:
(T:\chartco\database\Ship [Link]). where the T:\ represent the network drive you requre the
ChartCo software to be run from.

• Once the new database location is selected click OK, then OK again until you exit the ODBC data
source option.

• Close Control Panel.

3. Changes to Registry Settings

****Warning: INCORRECT CHANGES MAY PREVENT THE PC


OPERATION*****
• Click ‘start’
• Click ‘run’ then the following window will appear

• Type regedit in the Open box as shown on the above picture and click ‘OK’ to run
regedit program

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• Once the ‘regedit’ window is open. Click on ‘Edit’, and then ‘Find’. The following
window will appear:

• Type cmsettings in the ‘Find what:’ box.

• Click on ‘Find Next’ a window similar to the one below will appear:

• Amend the values of the ‘db location’ and the ‘dir location’ keys (as shown by the arrow) , by double
clicking on each existing data value and amend to the letter of the network drive you wish to use

• Close the Regedit window by Registry →Exit.

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1) StarDataClient
Double click [Link] File,which located in the C:\windows\ directory

You Must only change the Output path drive letter in the [Link]
File eg: Output=T:\ as by the arrow.

[Communications Ports]
Input=COM1: BAUD=2400 PARITY=N DATA=8 STOP=1

Output=C:\

[Buffer Timeout]
Days=10
[Log]
;Logfile=C:\[Link]
[Time Stamp]
Time=B9EBC23AA0

Close and Save changes

2) MetManager
Double click
C:\Program Files\MetManager\BVSSV\UPDATE\[Link] file.

The following notepad window will appear

Amend the file as in the example below ( example : drive T )

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Running ChartManager

1) You will now notice that you now have 4 short cuts on your desktop ChartManager, MetManager and
Acrobat Reader, and StarDataClient.

2) Double click the ‘Adobe Acrobat’ icon on the desktop, to run Acrobat. Accept the standard software
License Agreement, and then close the Acrobat window.

3) Now run ChartManager, accept the ChartCo license agreement and you will be presented with a login
box. Type in your initials in the User Initials box.

4) Next, put in the password, which is ‘chartco’, all in lower case and click ‘OK’ this will start the
ChartManager program. MetManager can be started from ChartManager main screen by clicking
Weather button

Once ChartManager is working properly delete the original ‘chartco’


folder from the local drive where originally installed ChartManager to.

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Additional Network PC connection
If you require Aditional PC’s to Access the ChartManager Database you will need to do the following

Insert the ChartCo CD into the CD-ROM drive of the request PC

Select custom install from the ChartManager CD. Select the following items to be installed ONLY.

Once all of the items have been installed follow the instructions below

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1. Make the following changes to ODBC data source


• Click Start
• Click Settings
• Click Control Panel
• Make sure you can view all control panel options
• Click odbc data sources. The following window will appear.

Select ‘System DSN’ tab as shown on the above picture, the following window will appear:

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• Select ‘ChartManager Database’ and click ‘Configure’. The following window will appear:

• Click the ‘Select’ button then the following window will appear:

Select the new location for the ChartManager Database from your network location. eg:
(T:\chartco\database\Ship [Link]). where the T:\ represent the network drive you requre the
ChartCo software to be run from.

• Once the new database location is selected click OK, then OK again until you exit the ODBC data
source option.

• Close Control Panel.

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2. Changes to Registry Settings

****Warning: INCORRECT CHANGES MAY PREVENT THE PC


OPERATION*****
• Click ‘start’
• Click ‘run’ then the following window will appear

• Type regedit in the Open box as shown on the above picture and click ‘OK’ to run
regedit program

• Once the ‘regedit’ window is open. Click on ‘Edit’, and then ‘Find’. The following
window will appear:

• Type cmsettings in the ‘Find what:’ box.

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• Click on ‘Find Next’ a window similar to the one below will appear:

• Amend the values of the ‘db location’ and the ‘dir location’ keys (as shown by the arrow) , by double
clicking on each existing data value and amend to the letter of the network drive you wish to use

• Close the Regedit window by Registry →Exit.

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3) StarDataClient
Double click [Link] File,which located in the C:\windows\ directory

You Must only change the Output path drive letter in the [Link]
File eg: Output=T:\ as by the arrow.

[Communications Ports]
Input=COM1: BAUD=2400 PARITY=N DATA=8 STOP=1

Output=C:\

[Buffer Timeout]
Days=10
[Log]
;Logfile=C:\[Link]
[Time Stamp]
Time=B9EBC23AA0

Close and Save changes

4) MetManager
Double click
C:\Program Files\MetManager\BVSSV\UPDATE\[Link] file.

The following notepad window will appear

Amend the file as in the example below ( example : drive T )

**YOU MUST ONLY RUN CHARTMANAGER


FROM ONE PC AT A TIME**
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Common questions

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Modifying registry settings helps to ensure that the ChartCo software references the correct network drive for its database and directory locations. By adjusting the 'db location' and 'dir location' keys, the software can accurately locate its resources on the network, enabling seamless operation across connected machines .

Using unique user initials ensures that activity within the ChartManager program is traceable to specific users, enhancing accountability. A standardized password like 'chartco' simplifies initial access control and reduces barriers during setup, although it should be changed subsequently to improve security .

Installing ChartCo on a dedicated local machine increases the speed of the software and reduces network traffic since the program files remain local to the machine. This reduces the dependency on network connectivity for accessing critical program files .

Adding additional PCs involves inserting the ChartCo CD into the PC, selecting custom installation options, configuring the ODBC data sources to match the network settings, and adjusting registry and configuration files to point to the correct network locations. These steps ensure that each PC can seamlessly access the centralized database without creating conflicts or redundancy in settings .

Correctly configuring MetManager affects system performance by ensuring that weather data is consistently updated and accessible through ChartManager. By properly setting the network drive in the configuration file, data input paths remain accurate, allowing the application utilities to run smoothly without access disruptions .

Incorrectly modifying the Windows registry can lead to software malfunction or prevent the operating system from functioning correctly. This risk can be mitigated by carefully following instructions, ensuring backups of original settings are made, and using tools that show changes without directly editing registry values manually .

Deleting the original 'chartco' folder post-installation helps prevent confusion and potential conflicts with file paths. It ensures that ChartManager operates solely from the network directory, reducing redundant local storage and simplifying the system structure. This cleanup ensures organizational clarity and optimizes the use of network resources .

Running ChartManager from only one PC at a time is advised to prevent conflicts and data corruption that might occur from simultaneous access to the database. When multiple accesses occur, synchronization issues and data inconsistencies can arise, compromising the integrity of the information managed within the software .

Updating the ODBC data source settings is necessary because it allows the ChartManager Database to point to the new network location where the database file is stored, ensuring that applications can access and update the database correctly. Without this change, the software would continue to attempt to access the database in its original location on the local machine, leading to errors .

Changes to the StarDataClient.ini file affect ChartCo software by redirecting the output path to the specified network drive. By altering the output path drive letter (e.g., from C:\ to T:\), data is stored and accessed from the network, promoting centralized data management and consistency across different users accessing the system .

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