Rename an Optim Directory and the Windows Registry Entry

This option allows you to rename an Optim™ Directory in the Directory tables and the Windows registry on the workstation. To rename a Directory, this option needs to be performed only once.

Specify Optim Directory

After selecting the option to rename an Optim Directory, the Specify Optim Directory dialog is displayed. The option to Use Existing Optim Directory and Registry Entry is selected. Specify the Name of the Directory you want to rename. To select from a list, click the down arrow.

Rename Optim Directory - Specify Optim Directory dialog

Connect to Database

When renaming an Optim Directory, the Configuration program must connect to the database and verify the user has authorization to perform the task. On the Connect to Database dialog, you must specify the User ID, Password, and Connection String that the workstation needs to connect to the Directory.

Rename Optim Directory - Connect to Database dialog

Specify New Optim Directory Name

After connecting to the database, the Specify New Optim Directory Name dialog is displayed, allowing you to rename the Optim Directory and the registry entry.

Rename Optim Directory - Specify New Optim Directory Name dialog

The option to Rename Optim Directory and Registry Entry is selected. Specify the new Name for the Optim Directory. A Directory name can be from 1 to 12 characters and have no embedded blanks. The new Directory name cannot match an existing Directory name.

Connect to Database

After an Optim Directory is renamed, the Configuration program updates connection information in the registry entry. For subsequent access to the Directory from this workstation, use the Connect to Database dialog to specify a User ID and Password (see Create Optim Directory). Click Proceed to display the Complete dialog and complete the process.

Rename Optim Directory - Connect to Database dialog

What to do Next

After connection information is updated in the registry, the What to do Next dialog instructs you to use the Only Rename the Windows Registry Entry option to update the registry for each workstation that accesses the Optim Directory. Click Proceed to display the Complete dialog and complete the process.

Rename Optim Directory - What to do Next dialog


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