Problem

The CAMWorks Feed Speed Library contains a database collection of materials, surface speeds, feed rates, and machine duty definitions. This article goes over how this Library can be shared with multiple users. The default location of the database file called MicroEstimatingMaterials.meb is located in the following directory: C:\CAMWorksData\MATLIBx64\Resources\

Solution

To share this database with multiple users and store the file on a network shared drive, use the steps below:

1. Navigate to: C:\CAMWorksData\MATLIBx64\Resources\ to find the MicroEstimatingMaterials.meb file
2. Locate the desired .MEB file from the directory mentioned above and make a copy of it
3. Place the copied file in the desired directory on the machine that will be hosting the file
4. Copy the UNC file path of the file and directory to paste into the Settings menu of the Material Library application. Below is an example of a UNC file path:
   \\ServerName\folder1\folder2\MicroEstimatingMaterials.meb 
   Below is an example of a network file path that will NOT work:
   G:\folder1\folder2\MicroEstimatingMaterials.meb
5. On each client machine, paste the UNC path into the application and then press the "Save" button

6. The database is now shared, but each client machine should refresh its connection to the database by selecting the "Update Stock Material Data" option in the Technology Database application.

For additional support, existing customers can submit a ticket or new customers can contact Hawk Ridge Systems.