EXP Systems Forum: Export/Import Batch Printers

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cdavid
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Topic: Export/Import Batch Printers
Posted: 11 Dec 11 at 12:00PM

I rebuild my machines on a fairly regular basis. One of the chores is to re-setup my batch printers (I have a lot of them.) I'd like to see a configuration export/import function added. This would also serve as backup method and would allow me to create configuration templates I could transfer to the multiple VMs I run on my machine. If there is already a way of doing this that I'm unaware of, please let me know.

Thanks...Curt

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Michel_K17
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Posted: 11 Dec 11 at 12:45PM

Hi Curt,

Good question. Here is how you can re-create your batch printers on a new PC quickly:

Backup the folder that contains your batch printer definition files. It is located here (substitute your login where it says USERNAME):

WinXP: C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Application Data\PDF reDirect\Batch_Printers
Win Vista & Win7: C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\PDF reDirect\Batch_Printers

If you want to keep your settings, also copy your settings file located here:

WinXP: C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Application Data\PDF reDirect\Prefs_v2.ini
Win Vista & Win7: C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\PDF reDirect\Prefs_v2.ini

On the new computer, restore (or copy) the above folder and settings file to the same location.
Run the PDF reDirect Pro Installation program. If PDF reDirect Pro is already installed, then re-run it "on top" of the current installation. The batch printers will be re-installed automatically.

I like the idea of an import/export feature, and have added that request to my "todo" list.

Cheers!

Michel Korwin-Szymanowski
EXP Systems LLC

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lfiller
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Posted: 19 Apr 12 at 10:56AM

Would you by chance know where this is saved on a Win2k3 machine? I found a folder called batch_printers, but it is blank.

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lfiller
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Posted: 19 Apr 12 at 10:58AM

Last search I did shows Win2k3 saves it under All Users\Application Data\PDF reDirect\Batch_Printers.

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Michel_K17
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Posted: 20 Apr 12 at 7:33AM

Hi,

   It might depend on how your server is being used. However, on my user, "All users" does not have the folder, but each user account has it's own PDF reDirect folder.

   But that may be because I have installed PDF reDirect on my server on such a way that each user can save his own settings.

   I hope that helps.

Michel Korwin-Szymanowski
EXP Systems LLC

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cdavid Newbie Joined: 28 May 05 Posts: 4	Topic: Export/Import Batch Printers Posted: 11 Dec 11 at 12:00PM
	I rebuild my machines on a fairly regular basis. One of the chores is to re-setup my batch printers (I have a lot of them.) I'd like to see a configuration export/import function added. This would also serve as backup method and would allow me to create configuration templates I could transfer to the multiple VMs I run on my machine. If there is already a way of doing this that I'm unaware of, please let me know. Thanks...Curt
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Michel_K17 Moderator Group Forum Administrator Joined: 25 Jan 03 Posts: 1673	Posted: 11 Dec 11 at 12:45PM
	Hi Curt, Good question. Here is how you can re-create your batch printers on a new PC quickly: Backup the folder that contains your batch printer definition files. It is located here (substitute your login where it says USERNAME): WinXP: C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Application Data\PDF reDirect\Batch_Printers Win Vista & Win7: C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\PDF reDirect\Batch_Printers If you want to keep your settings, also copy your settings file located here: WinXP: C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Application Data\PDF reDirect\Prefs_v2.ini Win Vista & Win7: C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\PDF reDirect\Prefs_v2.ini On the new computer, restore (or copy) the above folder and settings file to the same location. Run the PDF reDirect Pro Installation program. If PDF reDirect Pro is already installed, then re-run it "on top" of the current installation. The batch printers will be re-installed automatically. I like the idea of an import/export feature, and have added that request to my "todo" list. Cheers!
	Michel Korwin-Szymanowski EXP Systems LLC
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lfiller Newbie Joined: 06 Oct 09 Posts: 5	Posted: 19 Apr 12 at 10:56AM
	Would you by chance know where this is saved on a Win2k3 machine? I found a folder called batch_printers, but it is blank.
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lfiller Newbie Joined: 06 Oct 09 Posts: 5	Posted: 19 Apr 12 at 10:58AM
	Last search I did shows Win2k3 saves it under All Users\Application Data\PDF reDirect\Batch_Printers.
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Michel_K17 Moderator Group Forum Administrator Joined: 25 Jan 03 Posts: 1673	Posted: 20 Apr 12 at 7:33AM
	Hi, It might depend on how your server is being used. However, on my user, "All users" does not have the folder, but each user account has it's own PDF reDirect folder. But that may be because I have installed PDF reDirect on my server on such a way that each user can save his own settings. I hope that helps.
	Michel Korwin-Szymanowski EXP Systems LLC
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