The Framework Configuration Utility is a tool that enables system administrators to configure and manage Framework ECM. It is installed as part of Framework ECM.
Opening Framework Configuration Utility
- Click Start > All Programs > Insula Software > Framework Configuration Utility. Framework Configuration Utility will open.
Version Tab
The Version tab is used to manage minimum version of Framework ECM.
It also displays the licensee and the current version of the Framework ECM database.
Folders Tab
The Folders tab is used to manage shared folder, linked files, and master folder locations for Framework ECM and Framework Logistics Tablet.
A path can be set in two ways.
When selecting the path popup, the Select Drive dialog will be produced.
Selecting a Mapped Drive
To select a mapped drive, use the dropdown and make the selection.
Entering a UNC Path
Enter the path using the format
\\[server]\[share drive]
then select the 
button to Browse to Specified Folder.
Framework ECM Folders
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
Drive Letter/Base UNC Path | Drive or Path where the Framework files are located. |
Folder | Base folder where the Framework files are stored. |
Base Framework Path | Base path where the Framework files and folders are stored. This location combines the Drive Letter and Folderfields and cannot be edited. |
Binaries | Folder where the Framework executables are installed. |
Data | Folder where the Framework databases are stored. |
Report | Folder where the Framework report files are stored. |
Log | Folder where the Framework log files are stored. |
Spell Check | Folder where the Framework spell check files are stored. |
Image | Folder where the Framework images are stored. |
Service | Folder for Insula Software supplied databases, such as default databases. |
Temp | Folder where the temporary files are stored. |
Mail Merge | Folder where the mail merge files are stored. |
Linked Files Folders
Client Files | Folder where the client linked files are stored. |
Land Files | Folder where the land linked files are stored. |
Job Files | Folder where the job linked files are stored. |
Purchase Order Files | Folder where the purchase order linked files are stored. |
Master Files Folders (Office/ECM)
ECM (inc. drive & path) | Folder where the master files folder are stored. |
Master Files Folders (Construction Logistics)
Product/Design (inc drive & path) | |
OH&S (inc drive & path) | |
Quality (inc drive & path) |
Shutdown Tab
The Shutdown tab controls the availability of Framework ECM.
Shutting Down Framework ECM
Click 
to disallow any user from logging onto the system based on the entered criteria. When the system is shutdown, the button changes to a Restart button.
Restarting Framework ECM
Click Restart to end the shutdown, allowing users to login to Framework ECM.
Shutting Down Framework Sales Advice Management
Click 
to disallow any user from logging onto the system based on the entered criteria. When the system is shutdown, the button changes to a Restart button.
Restarting Framework Sales Advice Management
Click Restart to end the shutdown, allowing users to login to Framework Sales Advice Management.
Shutting Down Framework MyNewHome
Click 
to disallow any user from logging onto the system based on the entered criteria. When the system is shutdown, the button changes to a Restart button.
Restarting Framework MyNewHome
Click Restart to end the shutdown, allowing users to login to Framework MyNewHome.
Key Tab
The Key tab is used to manage the connection of the Sentinel Hardware Licence Key to the Framework ECM licence database as well as display the connection status, licence expiry, version number, and licences for the site.
Sentinel Hardware Security Key
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
Connection Status | Displays the connection status of the Sentinel Hardware Licence Key. This field cannot be edited. |
Activation Status | Kkey activation status: · Active: Indicates that Framework ECM is available for use. · Inactive: Indicates that the licence to run Framework ECM has expired. This field cannot be edited. |
Licence Server Name | Displays the server name of the Framework Licence database. This information is stored in the Sentinel Hardware Licence Key and cannot be edited. |
Licence DSN Name | Displays the name of the Framework Licence database ODBC DSN connection. This information is stored in the Sentinel Hardware Licence Key and cannot be edited. |
Framework Licence Database
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
Licence Server Name | Name of the licence server stored in the database. |
Licence DSN Name | Name of the Framework Licence database ODBC DSN connection. |
Key Server Name | Name or IP address of the server where the Sentinel Hardware Licence Key is located. |
Key Code (decimal) | Security code of the Sentinel Hardware Licence Key. This information is provided by Insula Software. Note: This is NOT the key number. |
Activation Expiry
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
Expires | Date when the current Framework ECM licence expires. This information is stored in the Sentinel Hardware Licence Key and cannot be edited. |
Software Series
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
Software Series | Current Sentinel Hardware Licence Key software series. |
Version Number
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
Framework Version | Current version of the Framework ECM database. This information is stored in the Sentinel Hardware Licence Key and cannot be edited. |
Licences Group
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
Hard Limit | Size of the Sentinel Hardware Licence Key. This information is stored in the Sentinel Hardware Licence Key and cannot be edited. |
Sales Advice | Number of Framework Sales Advice Management licences. This information is stored in the Sentinel Hardware Licence Key and cannot be edited. |
Logistics Desktop | Number of Framework Logistics Desktop licences. This information is stored in the Sentinel Hardware Licence Key and cannot be edited. |
MyNewHome | Number of Framework MyNewHome licences. This information is stored in the Sentinel Hardware Licence Key and cannot be edited. |
Buttons
| Buttons | Description |
|---|---|
| Click to launch the Field Exchange Utility. Tip: |
| Click to apply and save any changes. The Framework Configuration Utility will close. |
Licensing Tab
The Licensing tab is used to display the number of licences purchased for each module of Framework ECM.
Updating The Framework Licence Database
In Framework Configuration Utility:
- Select the Licensing tab.
- Click Update. The Update Licence dialog will be displayed.
- Browse to the location of the Framework Licence Zip file.
Tip: Typically: \\[fw folder]\Service\02 - Upgrade Data\ - Select the Framework Licence Zip file.
- Click Open. A confirmation prompt will appear.
- Click OK. The Framework Licence database will be updated.
| Buttons | Description |
|---|---|
| Click to update the Framework licence database. |
| Click to refresh the Licences list. Note: If licences are updated via the Field Exchange Utility, the Sentinel Key service will have to be restarted or the server will have to be rebooted for the change in licences to appear on the Licensing tab. |
Job Licences Tab
The Job Licences tab is used to manage all job licences. The details of a job to which a licence has been allocated is displayed against each licence.
Repair Jobs Tab
The Repair Jobs tab is used to assign licences to jobs that are not associated with a job licence.
Support Tab
The Support tab is used to manage the technical support details for the Framework Product Suite.
Local (On-Site) Support Contact
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
Contact | Primary contact name of the local on-site support. |
Phone | Contact phone number of the local on-site support. |
Contact email address of the local on-site support. |
Framework Solution Provider
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
Company | Company name of the Framework Solution Provider. |
Contact | Primary contact person of the Framework Solution Provider. |
Phone | Primary contact phone number of the Framework Solution Provider. |
Facsimile | Primary contact fax number for the Framework Solution Provider. |
Primary contact email address for the Framework Solution Provider. | |
Website | Website of the Framework Solution Provider. |
Framework Developer Group
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
Company | Company that developed the Framework Product Suite. |
Contact | Primary contact person of the Framework Product Suite developer. |
Phone | Primary contact number of the Framework Product Suite developer. |
Facsimile | Primary fax number of the Framework Product Suite developer. |
Primary support email address of the Framework Product Suite developer. | |
Website | Website of the Framework Product Suite developer. |
| Buttons | Description |
|---|---|
| Click to apply and save any changes. The Framework Configuration Utility will close. |
