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Citrix - Virtualisation configuration tool

Citrix can be used to run Sage 50 Accounts from multiple computers with a single installation. The software is installed on a server computer and then run from different locations. This saves time when installing to lots of computers but you must consider whether running the software in this way is suitable for your business.

If you are using Sage 50 Accounts in a Citrix environment, you can use the Sage 50 Accounts Virtualisation Configuration Tool to define the individual user settings.

Note: This utility should only be used by employees trained in Citrix or Server Administrators.

What the tool does

You can use the tool to define the location of the following files:

The Company file - This tells the software where the data is located.
The sage.ini file - This file stores configuration information such as column sizes.
The application data.
The report files.

Note: The tool does not copy the files - it just defines the file locations for each user. You must copy the files manually to the required locations.

How to use the tool

Copy the Configure folder from the Sage 50 Accounts CD to the computer that Sage 50 Accounts is installed on.

Tip: The Configure folder is in the Support folder on the CD.
Log on to the computer as the required user > open the Configure folder > double-click config.exe
Complete the Sage 50 Accounts Virtualisation Configuration Tool window as follows:

Version - Choose the required version.
HKCU Locations tab - Enter the settings specific to the current user. Any settings entered here will override the settings in the HKLM Locations tab when you are logged on as this user.
HKLM Locations tab - Enter the settings specific to all users. If any users require different settings, log in as the required user and define the required settings in the HKCU Locations tab.

Tip: HKCU stands for HKEY Current User and HKLM stands for HKEY Local Machine.

Note: If you can't access either tab, this is probably related to the current user's permissions.
If you want to delete any files that are currently stored in the specified folders, select the Delete check box. If you are not sure about this, we recommend that you leave the Delete check box clear.

Apply > Close > Yes.

The computer registry updates with any changes to the file locations. You must now copy any required files or folders to the locations specified.

The setup can either use one central Company file or individual Company files for each user. In either scenario, the format of the Company file is the same as a regular Company file.

Further information

Internet Explorer	Should be installed on the Citrix server to ensure that all windows display correctly within the software.
Crashes or freezing	In the event of a software crash, if there is no access to the Citrix desktop, you can't open Task manager to close the software. In this situation, right-click the Citrix icon in the system tray and log off.
Office integration	There may be limitations in the use of Email options in Sage 50 Accounts. This occurs because the software can be accessed from any computer and that computer may not hold the user's Outlook profile.
E-banking	The E-banking settings in Sage 50 Accounts must be configured so that the output file saves in a location the user has access to. The bank's E-banking software must be installed on the Citrix server.
CIS and VAT Return online submission	These features require the user to have access to an Internet conection. If the user has restricted access this may cause problems.

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