Configuring remote root and results locations in InfoWorks ICM
Configure remote root and results locations that are accessible to all users.
Step-by-step guide
Some on-premise database data is not stored in the database file itself, but as separate or linked files in remote root directories. Remote root directories can be particularly advantageous for results storage, as these files can be large. Results stored on the remote root can be accessed by all users of a workgroup database.
Two remote root locations can be set for each database—the remote results root, and the remote files root.
To open the Set Remote Roots dialog box:
- Select File > Database management > Set remote roots.
A remote results root allows results to be stored in a central location that can be accessed by all users. It is where results for simulation results are stored when On server (shared) is chosen in the Schedule Job(s) dialog box.
A remote files root allows files to be shared, such as GIS layers and links to other objects, using a shared path.
Note: When configuring a workgroup, planning a common folder structure to use with the remote files root can help you share data with different project teams or organizations.
Results data can be stored on a local machine, or on a remote server. By default, all results are stored on a local machine in the Local Results Folder. Results stored locally cannot be accessed by other users.
To save results On server, as well as setting the remote results root, an Agent is required to be set up as a coordinator to manage the data transfer. This could be your local agent, for a single user, or a centralized Agent when working in a workgroup configuration.
To check the location of results:
- In the Explorer window, right-click at a group level.
- Select Open results manager.
- Navigate to the Location column.
Editing of remote root locations can be restricted to database owners when user permissions are enabled, and the Protect Global Settings option is on. These shared locations can also be scheduled for backups, to help prevent data loss.
For cloud databases, remote roots are disabled. Instead, all results files are stored in the cloud and are automatically available to all users once complete.