Shortcuts to the server or main computer -

Network Version.

The important thing for the shortcuts to work is the “Start in:” field.  It should be similar to the one below using the *.EXE for the specific program you purchase.  You will notice that the “Target” and “Start in” fields are the same with the exception that the “Start in” field DOES NOT have the “bates.exe” (bates.exe is an example of the application "exe", this may be different depending on program purchased). 

Run the Shortcut Wizard in windows and copy the “Target” line to the “Start in” line, delete the "bates.exe" from the “Start in” line and you should be good to go.  Note: Sometimes it is easiest to just install the demo on the workstation which will install the print driver and make the shortcut for you.  You can then redirect the Shortcut to the Bates folder on your server.

In the directory where you have installed bates the user must have read/write permission/rights to modify files with the extension of DAT.  These files hold along with the BATES.INI file are all that are accessed. Bates itself does not use any Registry Keys.

The first time the User accesses the Bates Program they will see the screen below:

Please read the message and follow the instructions.  You must press Yes for the program help to function properly on the workstation.

When running from the network Bates uses the directory of where the EXE is started from for its data files. Make sure that the SHORTCUT has the proper Start-In directory.

The application will run across a network share based on this.

The Target Location:

\\<ServerName>\<Share>\<Directory>\bates_x.exe 

The start in directory must also be in this format 

\\<ServerName>\<Share>\<Directory>

If you have difficulties you can try installing the application on the local drive and then edit the “Start in” portion of the shortcut properties to point to the server share.

The user should have read-write access to this directory.

Example of Network Shortcut: