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So did ours, and solus 3.12.50 too...

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Not sure but setup a DFS share and you can point multiple server shares under one umbrella share. For example: \\server01\pupils \\server02\staff DFS share becomes: \\dfs-share-name\pupils \\dfs-share-name\staff That’s how we do it.

Solus 3.12.50 was release a few days ago and it’s updated on all our clients ok so far

No, but will be in the next version. It’s on the list to do.

Yes, which, given the settings file is going to be migrated from XML to JSON the long term plan is to remain as portable as it can be.

Not for us no, independent school, seems as if we get what we need from spring update....

New equipment doesn’t need any formal testing. Quoting the HSE “New equipment should be supplied in a safe condition and not require a formal portable appliance inspection or test. However, a simple visual check is recommended to verify the item is not damaged.” https://www.hse.gov.uk/electricity/faq-portable-appliance-testing.htm But.... the only way to make sure it is supplied in a safe condition is to PAT test it for you own piece of mind.

You are quite correct, it’s either up to the student or exam invigilator to remove all traces of saved documents. But what we do is we have a user account that auto logins in and sets the home directory folder name to a date/time stamp plus computer name. So in theory it’s always going to be unique. This we the only thing they have to remember is to log off. And then the laptop autologins back in with a fresh desktop/user home directory. It really up to the end user and exams staff to see that traces have been removed, but also don’t forget that once that exam is done it will not take place ever again so therefore if something is left behind it’s pretty useless.

I’m having to contact each on for documentation and installers, but what I’m planning on doing is installing them the copying over the group call folder overwriting them, so all the jobs and data re-appear.

I use: Environment.Exit(1) To forcibly close the software..

My mistake, there is no option to disable restoring backups, I will put it in the next version of EWP. It’s never been in as it’s a fundamental part to EWP, being able to recover previous work, but never fear, I always aim to please. I will put in a config option to disable the button but autobackups WILL still happen, just not directly accessible to pupils.

Yep, just disable the previous history button in the config.

Noted, thanks

Just a little response with regards the hiding of drives etc... I think the point I was trying to say is that it is easy to get you hands on the config file, and regardless how you lock down, I would stop the user from right mouse clicking EWP and selecting Open File Location, to reveal all the files including the config. I think I was trying to meet you guys half way by obfuscating the config from prying eyes. I’ve had a night to sleep on it and I’m started to lean down the JSON route for the config as I can make the GUI config less clunky and have the ability to transfer settings from older config a to a new config.

Note, thanks.

Noted, thanks.

Ok thanks for the feedback. The recovery from facility available on the splash screen is only available for t he first 15mins after the last backup was taken, otherwise you will have to go into the software and use the previous history button for anything up to an hour. Anything else after an hour will only be available to recover by an IT techie to recover by manually going into the programdata folder...

Thanks for the great comments and I will take aboard your suggestions regarding the config file. [emoji1303]

The plan is now, if nothing is urgent, to next release EWP at the end of Jan 2020. I need a break and to enjoy christmas with my family and enjoy my birthday also!! All feedback will still be noted, so please keep posting.. Merry Christmas and happy New Year! EDIT: I have been thinking about this for a while and I think you will all agree that it needs to be implemented. The config file is in plain text XML file and has to be readable to those that run EWP, so it is exposed to students/pupils if they looked at it in notepad etc. They would know where backup paths are or the password on exit, or the encryption key used. Im thinking of re-doing the config file and GUI Editor so that upon saving the config file by the GUI, it will encrypt the config file so cannot be viewed in plain text. Thoughts welcome....

Option is now done and will be present in the next release of EWP. Thanks for the suggestion...

I can do but why are they doing this? the filename is made up of the details taken from the candidate information. But I suppose if you now disable the required for subject, syllabus, unit codes then the filename is not likely to be unique. And not to mention the user might decide to select an exiting file or type in their own filename.... Im sure I can stop overwrites when using the save dialog. leave it with me...

I’m hardcore..... I installing fresh side by side

As a rule I try to find out tests required via the manufacturer. If they can’t supply decide wether the item is classed as portable, does it have a class 1 or 2 logo? Also think about who has access to the equipment? If it’s only by the IT team then the risk will be minimal. So for us, a UPS, I would say it doesn’t move, therefore it’s not portable. Only IT will come into contact with them. All in all, we don’t do anything other than visual inspection. Assess the risk, apply common sense...

I’m working on a way to transfer current values to a new config and save it back. It’s a bit more difficult than a standard XML read/write.