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Directory or path settings may be viewed
by selecting Options, then File from the ARM menu bar. These settings
tell ARM the paths (drives and directories) for files that ARM uses.
Path settings are stored for Program, Study Definitions, Study Data,
Study Attachments, Print, Local and Work. A path MUST be specified for
EVERY file option listed.
Study Definition Path: ARM
keeps this history in the Definition Paths section of the ARM.INI
file. ARM adds to this history list each time you use a study
definition from a new directory when creating a new protocol or
loading an existing trial. This history may be viewed by clicking
the down arrow at the right of the entry box.
The study definition path defines where
ARM study definition (.DEF), site description format (.FRM) files and
validation lists are stored. All master DBF validation lists and tables
referenced in the study definition files, both the .DEF and .FRM, must
also reside in this directory. When using ODBC to connect with a master
database, this database can be stored in a different directory since the
ODBC connection defines the path of the master database.
The path can point to either a local or
network drive. If this is a network path, and users have read-only
access, then personal validation lists must NOT reside on this path.
Personal validation lists MUST then be stored in the "Local" path.
When opening a study, ARM will
automatically search for the .DEF and .FRM in the defined path, as well
as any sub-directories of the primary study definition path. If ARM is
unable to find the study definition used to define the study, the
program will display a notification message advising it is unable to find the
study definition. ARM must be able to read this missing format
definition before it can open the study (protocol or trial) that is
indicated in the message. Click the OK button to close the message
dialog. ARM will then display the File Directory window. Use this
window to indicate the location of the study definition file that is
required by ARM.
Data Path: ARM keeps this history
in the Study Data Paths section of the ARM.INI file. ARM adds to this
history list each time that you change to a new directory as you open or
save a protocol or trial, or specify a new Study Data path in the File
Options dialog. Click the down arrow at the right of the entry text box
to display a history list of study data paths that ARM maintains. If
you attempt to open a file stored on a network drive that is currently
not available, you will received a "File Open Terminated" error message
advising the path was not found. Please confirm the drive is available
or contact your network administrator for assistance.
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