Share Attachment Folder with Network Users

InEight Estimate requires access to the SQL Data folder through the File System. To accomplish this the Data Folder must be shared.

Use the following step-by-step to share attachment folder with other Network users.

Step by Step — Sharing Attachment Folder

  1. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the Data folder.

  2. Right-click the Data folder and select Properties.

  3. Select the Sharing tab.

  4. Select Advanced Sharing. Then check the box to Share this folder.

  5. Click OK to exit out of the Advanced Sharing window.

  6. Select the Security tab.

  7. Click Edit and then select add the Service User.

  8. Set the Permissions to Full Control.

  9. Confirm that the Administrators have Full Control as well.

  10. Click Apply and Close.