Embedded Files
In order to establish a fully automated data transfer between the machine computer and HarvestSync, some configuration is require in the machine computer to share the folders where the files are stored.
Once that the first step is done and the creation of the new 'TM" user is finished, the second step is to Share the folders containing the files.
Depending on the Windows version of the harvester this steps can be a little bit different. Please follow these steps:
1 Create a new TM user
1 Create a new TM user
The fist step is to create a new user and password to share the document in a safer way.
To add a new user in Windows 10, type "Other Users" in the windows search bar in the button-left corner. You can also get access to this option in the Control Panel.
To add a new user, go to Other users and select the option "Add someone else to this PC".
Windows will ask for an email account. Do not type any email account. Instead follow these steps to create an account:
Select "I don't have this person's sign-in information"
Select "Add a user without Microsoft Account"
Create the details of the user name and password:
Who's going to use this PC? : Type in TM
Make it secure: Type in 12345678
In case you forget your password: Choose the questions of your preference
Once this TM user is created please check to see that the "TM" user has been created correctly and the name appears in the "Other Users" section.
Once this is verified:
1. Click on the user "TM" account to bring you to the Change Account Type
2. Select "Change account type"
Now, change the Account Type to "Administrator":
Select OK
You have now completed the setting up of a TM User.
2. Share data folders
2. Share data folders
The next step is to share the folder(s) where the file(s) are stored in the machine computer. Each manufacturer has a default location where these folder(s) are stored.
The files are generally always stored within the Local Disk C: of the machine computer. To quickly access this you can select the windows and E key on the keyboard of the machine computer. Then select the Local Disk C: and the relevant directory below.
Some typical default folder locations are:
John Deere: C:/TIMBERMATIC FILES or C:/TIMBERMATIC
Komatsu: C:\Data
Ponsse: "C:\Program Files\Optiwin\OptiData\workareas"
*Note; It is important that the user understands where the files are stored. For more information on where the files are stored please refer to the Harvester Configuration section.
1: SELECT FOLDER FOR SHARING
Select the Folder containing the files you require
Go to the folder that you want to share and right click on the folder. A drop-down list will appear.
Select "Properties" at the bottom of the list.
After the selection of Properties. A Data Properties window will appear with a selection of tabs.
Please Select the "Sharing" Tab
After this sharing tab is selected. Please select "Advanced Sharing"
2. ADVANCED SHARING
After the advanced sharing is selected in Data Properties, the Advanced Sharing window will appear.
1. Tick "Share this folder"
2. Click "Permissions" button. This will open a Permissions for Data window.
3. In the section "Group or user names"
Click "Add"
4. In the text window. Enter the name for the new TM user you created before: So type in TM
5. Select "OK"
Now, in the Group or user names window the new TM user is going to appear.
6. Please Select TM
7. The Permissions for TM needs to be updated by selecting Allow for the following permissions:
Please tick
Full control
Change
Read
8. Press "APPLY"
Then:
9. Press "OK"
This will return you to the Advanced Sharing Window.
10. When the Advanced Sharing Window reappears.
Press "OK" again in the Advanced Sharing window to finalise the Sharing Permissions.
3. SECURITY FOR DATA PROPERTIES
The security permissions also needs to be updated.
1. Select the "Security Tab"
2. Select the "Edit" button
3. Select Users
(In the Permissions for Users window it can be seen that not all functions are allowed. These need to be updated)
4. It is important that ALL the Allow buttons are ticked.
5. Press "Apply"
6. Then press "OK"
6. Finally, Close the Data Properties Window to finish.
4. NETWORK AND SHARING SETTINGS
This final step is required to ensure that the options in the "Network and Sharing Centre" are correct.
1. Go to the "Control Panel" of the machines computer
2. Select "Network and Internet"
3. Press "Network and Sharing Centre"
4. Press "Change advanced sharing settings"
5. Be sure that the following are selected in the Private options:
Turn on network discovery
Turn on automatic setup of network-connected devices
Turn on file and printer sharing
6. Be sure that the following are selected in the Guest or Public options:
Turn on network discovery
Turn on file and printer sharing
7. Be sure that the following are selected in the All Networks options:
Turn on sharing so that anyone with network access can read and write files in the Public folders
Use 128-bit encryption
Turn off password-protected sharing
8. Click "Save Changes" button to be sure that the changes have been saved.
5 TEST THAT SHARING WAS SUCCESSFUL
Open the Windows File Explorer, and select "Network"
Quick tip: Windows File Explorer can be found by clicking the Windows and E key on the keyboard (Win +E)
In the Computer section select your computer
The shared folders should be listed.
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