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Central Database

The Windows Client stores all user definitions (User Views, passwords, and so on) in a central database defined when the Windows Client is installed. By default this is in the local PC disk. However, the database can be placed on a shared disk in your network, and multiple copies of the Windows Client can all point to the shared database. As a result, the context for each unique user that logs in is known, regardless of the PC from which the user logs in. If the central database is stored on a network drive, you can start the Windows Client from any machine and have your settings loaded after you log in.

When you install the Windows Client, you are asked where the Central directory should be located. If you want a single Central directory for all Windows Client users, you need to make sure that the directory is shared and accessible to all users. Each time you install another Windows Client, point to the same Central directory when asked for the location of the Central database.

Note: From the User Manager, you can add a user, delete a user, change a user name, and modify the property definitions for a user. For more information about the User Manager, see the section User Manager.