How to configure OAToolkit to move or copy files to a remote server location - WKB80327

OBJECTIVE or GOAL

Configure OAToolkit to move or copy raw data files, report files, and/or batch files (*.OLB) to a remote server location (in the same domain).

ENVIRONMENT

• MassLynx
• Windows 10
• OAToolkit

PROCEDURE

1. Install OAToolkit.

2. Add users as required.

3. Determine the locations of the folders to which the files will be moved (e.g., ServerA\OALoginData).

4. Ensure that these folder locations are shared appropriately.
   Note: You may need the assistance of a Domain Administrator to configure this.
   
   To move or copy the batch files (*.OLB) to a remote location after processing:

5. In OAToolkit, select Options > Batch File Processing….

6. Choose how to relocate the files (Move, Copy, or Delete).

7. In Directory, browse to the location to which the batch files will be moved.

   NOTE: Do not use a mapped drive letter. Use the actual server/drive name.
   
   
   To move or copy raw data files to a remote location after processing:

8. Right-click in the “Raw Data Processing” column and select “Configure Raw Data Processing…”.

   

    

    

9. Right-click in the Relocate window and select which process you want OAToolkit to perform (e.g., Move the files, copy, or copy with overwrite).

   

10. Clear the “Locate in Data folder of created project” selection.

11. Browse to the location to which the raw data files will be moved.
    NOTES: Do not use a mapped drive letter. Use the actual server/drive name. The software will automatically create a “Data” folder at the location specified and write the files there.
    
    
    
    To move or copy report files to a remote location after processing:

12. Right-click in the Report Config window and select Configure….
    

13. Enter the file extension of the report to be moved (e.g., rpt).

14. Enter a description of the process being configured (e.g., Move to Server A).

15. Choose whether to move or copy the files.

16. In the Output directory, browse to the location to which the report files will be moved.
    NOTE: Do not use a mapped drive letter. Use the actual server/drive name.
    Press OK, and then save the configuration using the save icon.
    
    

Configure the OAToolkit service:

17. Close OAToolkit.
18. On the PC, browse to Services.
19. Locate the "OALogin Post Data Processing’ Service".
20. Right-click and select Stop to stop the service.
21. Right-click again and select Properties.
22. On the Log On tab, select
    Log on as:  This account:
23. Enter the account details of a user account that has access rights to all the server locations.

We recommend that this be a Domain Administrator account owing to the following:

• The account will have access to the server/shared drives.
• The password will not need to be renewed every three months.

24. On the General tab, ensure that the Startup type is set to Automatic.
25. Press Start to start the service, and click OK.
    Note in the Services window that the OALogin Post Data Processing service is running, that the Startup Type is Automatic, and that Log On As shows the Administrator Account used to configure the service.
26. Open OAToolkit.
27. The service should now move or copy any files once an OLB file appears in the folder C:\MassLynx\OALogin\Batchdb\Processed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION