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Create Shared Settings Configuration 

First you need to create your Settings.config file, this will need to be distributed by the Network Administrator to all client machines with SpinFire installed. It should contain nothing else but the “Shared Settings Enabled” , which will direct each SpinFire depoyment to use the ENTSettings.config; this file will host the predetermined configurations as chosen by the Admin.

1. Open SpinFire in Admin mode

   1. To enable the shared settings option, right-click on SpinFire Icon and “Run as Administrator”.
      *NOTE: All the settings will show Locked by default. 

   2. Set the desired settings under the following pages (Make sure to select APPLY SETTINGS for each page). 

      1. Application / 3D Viewer / 2D Viewer / Importers

         

      2. Unlock any settings to allow End Users to control their own personal preferences and select APPLY SETTINGS. (e.g.: Unlock the Background color to allow the End User to change it.)

         

         
         

2. Under the Options > Settings > Application Page

   1. Check the "Shared Settings Enabled" box.
      *NOTE: If this option is grayed out, then you will need to make sure you reopen SpinFire in Administrator Mode. 

   2. Add the directory path into the text field (e.g.: \\NETWORK\Storage\Actify\SpinFire Settings).
      *NOTE: This must be a UNC path, not shared Drive.

   3. Select APPLY SETTINGS.

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      Tools > Export Settings > Save as Settings.config.
      

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3. Copy Settings.config for distributtion

   1. A new Now distribute the "Settings.config" file will be created in to all SpinFire client machines via your Company’s Distribution Software to the C:\Program Files\Actify\SpinFire\11 folder.

      

   2. Copy this file to a safe location.

      1. You will distribute this file, during the installation process, to the SpinFire installation folder.
         
         

4. Create ENTSettings.config

   1. Select Tools > Export Settings….

      

      1. Tick on the items you want to retain.

      2. Select EXPORT to save the file locally as ENTSettings.config.

         

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