CheckPointReporting System for Seismic Surveys

Setting Up for Multiple UsersDecember 2012

Mid Point Geo LimitedPO Box 7437 Reading Berkshire RG27 7HQ, U.K.

Select the Main Computer

• All users should be running the same version of CheckPoint

• One Computer will act as the main database server.• Other users (client computers) will synchronise with the

server computer • The server computer may also synchronise with a central

shore based server.• Under normal circumstances the main project database

(to and from which client computers will synchronise) will reside on the seismic or lead QC PC or on a dedicated PC provided by the contractor.

Server Computer Setup (Local Sync)1. Click on Local Server Access

2. Click on “Add”

3. Enter• The user logon details• Set “Type” to “Contributor”• Add the Required Project to the “Allowed” list

Note: The User Setup box shows the computer network name.

Client Computer Setup 1. Click on Setup

2. Click on “Verify Settings”

3. Click OK twice to return to the main CheckPoint screen

Troubleshooting Connection IssuesServer Logon Failed: User [FSmith] is not valid on the remote server• This indicates the Username entered in Setup does not match the setting entered on the main computer

Server Logon Failed: The password for user [FSmith] is not valid• This indicates the Password entered in Setup does not match the setting entered on the main computer

Server Logon Failed: Other Error Message• This indicates the secondary computer cannot reach the main computer• Check that the “Server” name entered in Setup is correct. If you’re not sure the name of this computer,

check the bottom left of the “Remote Server Access” window on the computer.• Check that the Firewall on the main computer is allowing the connection. A quick way to check this is to

temporarily disable the firewall to find if this is the problem. If the firewall is the problem, a rule needs to be added to enable port 8080 to the application c:\Program Files\CheckPoint\CheckPointServer.exe (32 bit Windows) or c:\Program Files (x86)\CheckPoint\CheckPointServer.exe (64 bit Windows)

TroubleshootingAdding a Rule into Windows Firewall

• Goto Control Panel• Set Control Panel into Category View Mode and then:

– Click on “System and Security”– Click on “Windows Firewall”– Click on “Advanced Settings”

• In the “Windows Firewall with Advanced Security” window, click on “Inbound Rules” and then “New Rule”

– Select “Port”– Set TCP and Specific Port 8080, then Next– Allow the Connection– Apply to all cases.– Name as “CheckPoint”

Client Computer Download Project

1. Click on “Download Entire Project”

2. Select the Project

3. The project is downloaded. When complete, click on OK. The downloaded project will appear in the Project Navigation window

Client Computer –Upload or Download Changes

1. Click on “Sync Manager” to run the sync application

2. Set the Correct User Name

Client PC – Confirm Changes UploadAdd in a new data entry, or change an existing entry.

Client PC – Confirm Changes Upload1. Go to the Sync Manager and you will see the changed item ready to upload. Click on “Upload Changes to the Server” to upload

Confirm Changes Download - Server

1. On the Server Computer add in a new data entry or change an existing entry

Confirm Changes Download - Client

1. On the Client Computer go to the Sync Manager and click on “Download Status Data”

Confirm Changes Download - Client

1. Click on “Download Changes” to download the changed data to the computer.