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Fast searching on shared network drives ​

For businesses with multiple computers reading and writing EMB or machine format designs, there is usually a need to store designs in shared network folders. You may want to set up a company server as a central repository for all design files. Connect any folders on the server to each client PC via Design Library. Design Library relies on Windows indexing to ensure fast searching.

To set up fast searching on shared network drives... ​

  • For the Windows file server, make sure you have the Windows Search service running. You will need a minimum of Windows Server 2008 on the server to enable fast-search indexing. You will also need some version of EmbroideryStudio installed.
  • Add the design folder to be shared with the indexing function. Go to Control Panel > Indexing Options > Modify and select the correct path.

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  • Install EmbroideryStudio so that the Shell Extension is registered. This allows the server to index additional embroidery file properties.
  • Once the server has finished indexing the folder, then, for every PC using the file server, add the design folder to Design Library. See above.

Note

Fast searching will not work with NAS type devices as they are non-windows based operating systems.