Setting TEMPLATES folder 1

[JasonT1124]

Hello,
I am a relatively new Pro/e user and I am having trouble setting my default templates folder for parts. I know the local disk ptc folder is where it is directed now, but I have not found a config option to change it. I want to make changes to part templates I have stored on a network drive and have pro/e look there to start instead of having to search each time. Thanks!

 

[looslib]

start_model_dir sets the default template folder
You can put both your start parts and your drawing template files in that folder on the network drive.



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[JasonT1124]

I have tried setting that option and it does not seem to work. I've read that there are some issues with network drive syntax. Perhaps I'm doing it wrong?

I've tried the following:
\\server\user\folder

 

[dgallup]

I always use a mounted drive with no spaces in the path name.

G:\solid\start_files

Not sure if Pro/E understands \\server

Another thing, if start_model_dir is set in config.sup, you can't overwrite it.

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[JasonT1124]

That may be the issue. I've tried using the mounted drive letter (G:\) with no success. How do I modify config.sup??

 

[dgallup]

It's just a text file like config.pro, edit it the same way. it lives in <load_point>\text

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[JasonT1124]

Found it. The templates folder was defined in config.sup.

I deleted it and set it in config.pro! You guys are life savers.

 

[dgallup]

I'm a genius, give me a LPS.

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