How to change the temporary files folder used by UNIFI to import and export UEP files - WKB47013

OBJECTIVE or GOAL

Change the location of the temporary folder used by UNIFI to import and export UEP files, to avoid filling up the system drive (C:\) with temporary files and not being able to import and export larger UEP files.

NOTE: the WatersServiceHost uses the local system account on workstations and servers for importing uep data. This account uses the System variables and not the User variables. If you query the %TEMP% variable as a User from command line it will return the User variable and not the System variable.

ENVIRONMENT

• Windows 7, 64 Bit, Professional
• Windows 10, 1607 LTSB
• UNIFI 1.9.4
• waters_connect 3.0
• Workstation

PROCEDURE

1. Log into the computer with a user who is a member of the local administrator group.
2. Create a directory named "Temp" where you want the new directoryto be located (e.g. F:\Temp)
   Ideally this should not be on the database drive
3. Open Start Menu > Computer
4. Right-click Properties
5. Select "Advanced Settings"
6. Click on "Environment Variables"
7. Then you will edit the System variables in the lower pane - do not edit the User variables at the top of the pane
8. Click on Temp variable, and click Edit
9. Enter the new Variable Value (the location of your new directory (e.g. F:\Temp), and click OK
10. Select "TMP" Variable and change its value to the same directory
11. Click OK and restart your computer
12. Then test the import of the large uep in Explorer
     

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION