How can I create a subfolder for a storage area?

ClayD75 · January 13

I would to create subfolders for a storage area but when I right click on the storage area the "New Subfolder" option is greyed out.

Is there another way to add a subfolder to a storage area?

Jost Lindemann · January 13

Clay, subfolders are only supported in SQL. Filesystem does not allow to create Subfolders. That's why it is gray out.

ClayD75 · January 13

Ok thank you

Beverley · January 13

is SQL a paid version or is it standard with Accumark Professional?

MuhammadOwais · January 13

@Beverley It is available in AccuMark PE... But You have to install SQL Server which might cost You depending on the Version...
In My case, I'm using SQL Express edition which is free...

Beverley · January 13

@Muhammad Thank you

Do you just download it from where you down load all the other software?

Jost Lindemann · January 13

To avoid misunderstandings:

The capability of accessing SQL-databases is included in any version of AM, but not any server (!!) .

A SQL-server itself need to be

a) downloaded as a free Express-version from Microsoft Website
or
b) purchased, if you need to install a professional or enterprise version

Important: See Accumark-docs for compatibility of AM-Version to SQL-Versions.
Existing SQL-server can be used for AM-purposes, but they should meet the requirement written in AM-docs. For example , CI (case-insensitive) is mandatory.

Kathy Valade · January 13

You can use SQL Express installed to your own system to try it but that would not by typical in a production environment.

MuhammadOwais · January 14

@Beverley I didn't downloaded it by Myself. My IT Department provided it to Me. and Also, I've used it for AccuPlan to be exact. But it worked well for SQL SAs too.
@Kathy Valade Yep thats ture. But our Company also have SQL Enterprise Edition and I'll surely work out on it some time and will share My experience here...

Kathy Valade · January 14

SQL server for storage areas and subfolders is best served by using an enterprise version of SQL in the company network. SQL Express is free and useful for MTM and AccuPlan database setup, which it requires and can be installed locally. Details on requirements and supported versions can be found in all AccuMark family release notes.

SometimesIneedHelp · January 15

I use SQL express which is the free download, I use this for Storage areas and MTM, but I am my own user. I do not have a server, just the SQL express version. It works quite nice. If you download SQL express you also need the SQL management studio. There is documentation on setting this up in the gerber software.

Kathy Valade · January 15

All SQL related documentation can be found in the AccuMark family DVD, download image or installed desktop documentation in the \Training Docs\AccuMark IT Manual folder.

Vasyl · January 15

SometimesIneedHelp сказав:

I use SQL express which is the free download, I use this for Storage areas and MTM, but I am my own user. I do not have a server, just the SQL express version. It works quite nice. If you download SQL express you also need the SQL management studio. There is documentation on setting this up in the gerber software.

I'll recommend Some extra utility to Express. The SBM (sql backup master) can automate backup job.

How can I create a subfolder for a storage area?

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