There are several Promob settings that can be saved to files. Thus, when it is necessary to format the computer where Promob is installed, transfer the software subscription to another computer or activate new subscriptions, it is possible to export the configurations, avoiding the registration of information again. Also, remember to back up your Promob designs.
Settings can be exported through the Transfer Assistent generating only one file for export and import. If you are in a version prior to the availability of the tool (5.38.8.5) or you no longer have Promob installed on your computer, perform the processes below:
Backup all Promob settings
1. With the Promob closed, access the location C:\ProgramData\Procad
2. Locate the folder with the name of your Promob.
3. Save the folder on a storage device so you can copy it to the other computer in the same directory mentioned above.
Back up any specific configuration
IMPORTANT: ProgramData folder is a hidden folder, if not showing click here.
To check how to back up any specific configuration, click on the desired configuration:
3D Space
Settings applied in Promob's 3D space.
Preferences
To transfer preferences to other computers:
1. With the Promob closed go to Computer\Local Disk (C:)\ProgramData\Procad\(Promob Name).
2. Locate the file Preferencias.preferences;
3. Save the file to a storage device so you can copy it to the other computer in the same directory mentioned above.
Dimension Configurator
To transfer dimension settings to other computers:
Promob 2014 or higher
1. To export the dimension settings click on the menu File - Export - Dimensions Configuration;
2. To import the dimension settings click on the menu File - Import - Dimension Configuration.
Promob 2013 or lower
1. With the Promob closed go to Computer\Local Disk (C:)\ProgramData\Procad\(Promob Name)
2. Locate the Attributes folder;
3. Save the folder on a storage device so you can copy it to the other computer in the same directory mentioned above.
Design prototype
To transfer design prototypes to other computers:
1. Com o Promob fechado acesse Computador\Disco Local (C:)\ProgramData\Procad\(Nome do Promob)\Prototypes.
2. Localize a pasta Project;
3. Save the folder on a storage device, so you can copy it to the other computer in the same directory mentioned above.
Tampons
To transfer tamponade settings to other computers:
1. With Promob closed, go to Computer\Local Disk (C:)\ProgramData\Procad\(Promob Name)\config.
2. Locate the Tops folder;
3. Save the folder on a storage device, so you can copy it to the other computer in the same directory mentioned above.
Favorite Modules
Open Promob
1. To import the favorite modules click on the menu File - Export - Favorite Modules;
Promob Closed
1. With the Promob closed go to Computer\Local Disk (C:)\ProgramData\Procad\(Promob Name)
2. Locate the Favorites folder;
3. Save the folder on a storage device, so you can copy it to the other computer in the same directory mentioned above.
Favorite Materials
Open Promob
1. To export the favorite materials click on the menu File - Export - Favorite Materials;
Promob Closed
1. With the Promob closed go to Computer\Local Disk (C:)\ProgramData\Procad\(Promob Name)
2. Locate the Favorites folder;
3. Save the folder on a storage device, so you can copy it to the other computer in the same directory mentioned above.
Wall rulers
To transfer ruler settings to other computers:
1. With Promob closed go to Computer\Local Disk (C:)\ProgramData\Procad\(Promob Name)\Config.
2. Locate the Ruler folder;
3. Save the folder on a storage device, so you can copy it to the other computer in the same directory mentioned above.
Geometry Profiles
To transfer profiles saved in the Profile Editor to other computers:
1. With the Promob closed go to Computer\Local Disk (C:)\ProgramData\Procad\(Promob Name).
2. Locate the Profiles folder;
3. Save the folder on a storage device so you can copy it to the other computer in the same directory mentioned above.
Bands
To transfer track settings to other computers:
1. With the Promob closed go to Computer\Local Disk (C:)\ProgramData\Procad\(Promob Name).
2. Locate the Strips folder;
3. Save the folder on a storage device, so you can copy it to the other computer in the same directory mentioned above.
Budget
Settings applied in the Promob budget.
Extra items
To transfer favorite extra items to other computers:
1. With Promob closed go to Computer\Local Disk (C:)\ProgramData\Procad\(Promob Name)\Config.
2. Locate the folder ExtrasExtrasFavorites;
3. Save the folder on a storage device, so you can copy it to the other computer in the same directory mentioned above.
Margins
Export
1. Access the File - Export - Margins menu.
2. Set the directory and file name and click Save.
3. In the message that appears, click OK
Import
1. After exporting the margins, click on the menu File - Import - Margins.
2. Locate the margin file and click Open.
3. In the message that appears, click Yes to import the margins, even with changing values and setting groups.
4. In the message that appears, click OK.
Payment conditions
To transfer payment terms to other computers:
1. With the Promob closed go to Computer\Local Disk (C:)\ProgramData\Procad\(Promob Name)\Budget.
2. Locate the PaymentTerms folder;
3. Save the folder on a storage device, so you can copy it to the other computer in the same directory mentioned above.
Prices (only for Promob Plus)
1. Register the price of the modules.
2. With Promob closed, go to Local Disk (C:)\Program Data\Procad\Promob (Promob Name).
3. Locate the Budget folder and save it to a storage device, so you can copy it to the other computer.
4. On the computer to which you want to copy the item prices, go to the same directory mentioned above and paste the Budget folder.
5. Open Promob and check prices
Print
Settings applied on Promob print page.
Print prototypes
To transfer print prototypes to other computers:
1. As the Promob closed go to Computer\Local Disk (C:)\ProgramData\Procad\(Promob Name)\Prototypes.
2. Locate the Print folder
3. Save the folder on a storage device, so you can copy it to the other computer in the same directory mentioned above.
Print listing
To transfer print listing settings to other computers:
1. With the Promob closed, go to Computer\Local Disk (C:)\ProgramData\Procad\(Promob Name)\Repository.
2. Locate the listing.sys file;
3. Save the file to a storage device, so you can copy it to the other computer in the same directory mentioned above.
Leader
To transfer leader settings to other computers:
1. With the Promob closed, go to Computer\Local Disk (C:)\ProgramData\Procad\(Promob Name)\Repository.
2. Locate the file LeaderImpressao.sys;
3. Save the file to a storage device, so you can copy it to the other computer in the same directory mentioned above.
Leader reference
To transfer leader reference settings to other computers:
1. With the Promob closed, go to Computer\Local Disk (C:)\ProgramData\Procad\(Promob Name)\Repository.
2. Locate the file LeaderImpressao.sys;
3. Save the file to a storage device, so you can copy it to the other computer in the same directory mentioned above.