Network and Database Settings

Current Network Environment Info

The Current Network Environment Info section on the Network and Database Settings tab displays information regarding the network and the current user. The total network license count is displayed along with the total number of current users in the system. To view the list of current users, select the drop down list on 'User List' field.

The Session Information button displays a 'snapshot' of information to assist AccuBuild's technical support staff with the current status of the system. This information includes the software options purchased, company configuration settings, a current list of open databases and files and transactions that may be in progress.

Database Refresh Settings

When data is entered into the system, the data is typically stored in the computer's temporary cache memory. The settings on this screen will force the data to be immediately written to the disk instead of waiting for a table to be closed or updated. Therefore, the information displayed on the screen is instantly refreshed. AccuBuild automatically enables all of the refresh settings when the program is installed. Do not disable these settings unless advised by the AccuBuild Technical Support Staff.

File Handling Improvements (Version 8.5.0.0)

Changes were made in the AccuBuild System to handle the new Microsoft Windows SMB 2.0 Protocol file caching changes that were causing File Missing 5004 Errors on selected report options in environments where the workstation and the file server were running Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, or Windows 7.  Any mixture of these operating systems on the client and the server would cause the SMB 2.0 protocol to be used which caused the writing of disk files to remain in cache for up to 10 seconds before committed to disk which would generate a FALSE reading of File Missing when attempting to access the file.

NEW SETTING – The Main Menu will now show the internet protocol being used for the Advantage SQL Server.  The Default Protocol is UDP which is normally the fastest setting, however on networks where performance is marginal due to slow server / connection speeds, setting the Protocol to TCP/IP may help to eliminate timeout issues and some firewall issues.  To enable the TCP/IP protocol, set up the following entry in the [Settings] Section of the ADS.INI file which is located in the AccuBuild Program Directory:

         USE_TCP_IP = 1

The Connection Type Setting at the bottom of the AccuBuild Main Menu will now indicate if the system is set for the UPD or TCP/IP Protocol.