Issue
- Would like DS ControlPoint to sync from a single location.
- Do not want to create systems for multipe DS ControlPoint clients that are using the same settings.
- Have a master configuration file for DS ControlPoint that all PC clients connect to.
Product Line
Pelco Video Management
Environment
- DS ControlPoint v7.6.32 or later
Cause
Procedure is not clear on how to create a centralized location for DS ControlPoint.
Resolution
Note: DS ControlPoint versions MUST be the same.
There are 2 parts to setting up this feature:
Configuring the primay DS ControlPoint cache file settings:
- Configure your settings in DS ControlPoint (i.e. Systems, Groups, Tours, etc.)
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Go to Setup > Application Settings > Sync tab.
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Set Auto Sync:
- On Startup
- Hourly
- Daily
- Weekly
- Monthly
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Set Auto Sync Location: to a path of your choosing that will be available to all clients, after your path add \cpsettings.cp
example: \\dssrv36\cpsettings.cp
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Set Auto Sync:
- Restart DS ControlPoint to ensure the settings are saved.
- Go to Setup > Application Settings > Sync Tab and select Export Settings.
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Save the exported settings file to the path selected above.
Note: The name of the file is CPSettings.cp (do not change file name)
Configuring the secondary DS ControlPoint cache file settings:
- Open DS ControlPoint on the client PC
- Go to Setup > Application Settings > Sync tab.
- Select Import Settings and use the file path created earlier.
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Import Options: Merge imported settings file?
Click Yes to merge the imported settings file with your current settings, click No to replace.
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Restart DS ControlPoint.
- Verify your settings match and that in the Sync Tab your path is saved.
- Repeat these steps on each client.