Allows you to specify the source for the plant data dictionary. Data dictionary templates are not database-specific. In other words, a given data dictionary template can be used in both Oracle and SQL Server environments. For more information about using data dictionary templates, see Working with Data Dictionaries.
Data dictionary source — Select the source for the new plant's data dictionary.
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Use default template — Select this option to create the data dictionary using the delivered template.
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Use custom template — Select this option to create the data dictionary using a custom template. By creating a template from an existing plant structure, you can use this option to "copy" the existing plant structure.
Template path — Specify the path where the template files are located. The default templates are delivered to the ..\Engineering Manager\Templates folder during product installation. This field is enabled only if the Use custom template option is selected and is limited to 255 characters.
Seed location — Specify the path where the resources, scripts, and templates are located. These files can be installed on a share that is common to all. By default, these files are delivered in folders under the ..\Engineering Manager folder and are used by Smart Engineering Manager to populate the data dictionaries. This field is limited to 255 characters.
Save seed location as preferred setting — Saves a pointer to the seed file location specified above.