PREFS.PFS file location questions

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Running Timeslips 2016 24.0.3.20, server/workstation configuration.

The PREFS.PFS file is stored on the workstation in C:\Program Files (X86)\TIMESLIPS.  This location requires administrator priveliges to access and save changes.  As a result, all my users are set up as administrators.

I want to have them run as normal users.  To do this, the PREFS.PFS file needs to be located in a folder that does not require administrator access.

Questions:

1) Can I move this file to a different folder?

2) Apparently the file is unique per workstation, otherwise it wouldn't be stored on the workstation's C drive.  Is the file the same for all users that use that workstation, or are there individual files for each user login ID?  If the former, I could locate to a common location for all users; if the latter, I will need individual copies per user.

3) If I change the location in Setup>Preferences with Save As, does Timeslips remember the new location?

4) Do I need to change anything on my server to do this?

Let me know.  Thanks.

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    1) Yes, I commonly save it in the database folder and rename it to the user's name.  Such as F:\Timeslips\DATA01\Nancy.PRF.  (You may also want to save their spellcheck dictionary Nancy.DIC there as well.)

    2) You can point everyone to the same file, but then if more than one person is using it no one will be able to edit it.

    3) Yes, when you exit the program, the path to the PRF is saved in the registry.

    4) No.

    You're welcome.

    Nancy Duhon, Esq.
    Duhon Technology Solutions, LLC
    Master Certified Consultant for Sage Timeslips
    Providing individual Consultations and Third Party Remote Desktop Support - including older/unsupported versions.
    404-325-9779
    [email protected]

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  • +1
    verified answer

    1) Yes, I commonly save it in the database folder and rename it to the user's name.  Such as F:\Timeslips\DATA01\Nancy.PRF.  (You may also want to save their spellcheck dictionary Nancy.DIC there as well.)

    2) You can point everyone to the same file, but then if more than one person is using it no one will be able to edit it.

    3) Yes, when you exit the program, the path to the PRF is saved in the registry.

    4) No.

    You're welcome.

    Nancy Duhon, Esq.
    Duhon Technology Solutions, LLC
    Master Certified Consultant for Sage Timeslips
    Providing individual Consultations and Third Party Remote Desktop Support - including older/unsupported versions.
    404-325-9779
    [email protected]

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