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Synthesis files (*.rsf11) are similar to standard repositories except that they can only be used by one person at a time, and changes are not saved until you choose File > Save or Save As. This type of database is therefore best for individual users who are working alone in a single Synthesis desktop application and prefer to be able to close a file without saving changes. If your workflow demands simultaneous access by multiple users, we recommend that you use either a standard database or enterprise database.
Note that if you have the same Synthesis file open simultaneously in two different Synthesis applications on the same computer (this situation is not common), saving changes in any of the open applications will save all changes up to that point.
To create a new Synthesis file, choose File > New > Synthesis File.
In the Repository name field, specify the filename for the new *.rsf11 file. The path where the file will be saved is shown below this field; to change the location, click the browse icon in the field.
The following options are available when you create a new Synthesis file:
Select the Apply login security check box if you want the new database to be login secure. Note that:
If you do not apply login security, any database user will be able to access and edit your Synthesis file, so long as the file is saved in a location that the user has read/write access to (e.g., a shared network folder).
If you apply login security, only you will have access to the file; however, you can grant other database users the permissions to view/edit your file, if desired. Select the Open security window upon creation check box if you want to add user accounts to the file as part of the database creation process. (For complete instructions on implementing security settings, see Security Options.)
Note that you cannot automatically remove security from a Synthesis file once it has been enabled. However, you can create a new Synthesis file and use the Import from existing repository check box to automatically import all of the data from the secure file to the non-secure one.
Select the Import from existing repository check box if you want to import entire projects and other data from an existing database, after the new file is created.
If you have opened the file recently, choose File > Recent and then select the file in the Recent Repositories list.
Otherwise, choose File > Open Repository and then browse for the *.rsf11 file.
If you are unable to open a Synthesis file, you may be encountering one of the following issues:
File is in use. Synthesis files can only be used by one person at a time; therefore, it is automatically locked to the first user who has it open. You will not be able to open nor view the contents of the file until the other user closes the file.
If the Synthesis file has login security enabled, you may also encounter the following issues:
No access to the repository. If you have not been given access to the repository, you will see a message stating that your account in the repository is not active or not assigned to at least one security group. You will need assistance from someone who can create and update user accounts (see Managing User Accounts).
Windows authentication failed. If your Windows login (domain and username) is different from what was specified for your user account, you will see a message to connect using alternative credentials. You will need assistance from someone who can enable the use of alternative credentials for your user account.
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