Standard Repositories

A standard repository is a basic database file for single- or multi-user environments. Implementation of a database server is not required; however, there are limits on the amount of data and the number of simultaneous users. (If you prefer to use a more robust Oracle or SQL Server database, see Enterprise Repositories.)

Creating a New Standard Repository

To create a new standard database, choose File > New > Create a new standard repository.

In the Repository name field, specify the filename for the new *.rsr9 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 standard database:

Select the Restricted Access check box if you want the new database to be login secure. You can then select the Immediately go to security window check box if you want to add user accounts as part of the database creation process. Note that you cannot automatically remove security from a database once it has been enabled. However, you can create a new non-secure database and use the Import from existing repository check box to automatically import all of the data from the secure database 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 database is created.

Opening an Existing Standard Repository

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 *.rsr9 file.

Tip: If you usually work with the same repository, you can configure the Synthesis applications to attempt to connect with it automatically each time you start the application. Choose File > New and then select the Always start by connecting with the last repository check box.

If the repository has login security enabled and you are unable to connect, you may be encountering one of 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.