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Topic Title: Context menu for formal modules
Topic Summary: How can I share the contents of formal.dxl in the network
Created On: 13-Feb-2006 15:51
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Answer This question was answered by ron lewis, on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 12:53 PM

Answer:
Install DOORS on a shared server and then write a script for the user that want to install DOORS that will modify their registry to look on the shared server for DOORS.
 13-Feb-2006 15:51
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Peter Hahlganss

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I have modified the file ...\lib\dxl\config\formal.dxl to customize the menu, context menu and the toolbar for formal modules. As this is very helpful for all of my colleagues I would like to share this feature to have a common DOORS customization within the company. The problem is that it is not appreciated to patch the formal.dxl of each DOORS user. Does anyone know how I can share the contents of my formal.dxl in the network? Thanks in advance Peter

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 13-Feb-2006 16:01
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ron lewis

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Simplest way is to create an install wizard that user can elect to execute on their pc.
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 13-Feb-2006 16:08
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Peter Hahlganss

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All users start their DOORS using a link that executes a batch file from the server. Within this batch file I have the opportunity to customize DOORS for all users. I already use this for the addins menu. The goal is that all common dxl scripts are started directly from the server. This assures that all users are working with the newest dxl code without executing an install procedure. So I am looking for a solution without the need to install the features on each client.

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 13-Feb-2006 16:35
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ron lewis

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Answer Answer
Install DOORS on a shared server and then write a script for the user that want to install DOORS that will modify their registry to look on the shared server for DOORS.
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 28-Feb-2006 04:14
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Bob Sherman

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Are you still seeking a solution for synchronizing client DXL with the server DXL? I've written a utility that uses DOORS "conf" file transfer functionality to accomplish this... advantage is that you do not have to manage shared drive file access for all DOORS users. The utility runs when the DOORS client is started.
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My utility also allows for configuration of different sets of DXL to downloaded to different users.
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Peter Hahlganss

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Bob, I followed Ron's recomendation and installed DOORS on a shared server. This works fine as I can modify the dxl in one place and everybody can participate. But the solution is not yet provided to all users because the IT department has to decide for this common solution. Thus I would be interested in your utility to review it as a second option. Maybe other forum members could participate also if you post your utility. Thanks Peter

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