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How do I install DesignSpark Mechanical on to a network drive (LAN)?

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This tutorial requires:

DesignSpark Mechanical V6.0

To minimize security risks, network attached storage (NAS) devices within business environments allow limited write access to 3rd party programs/software.

DesignSpark Mechanical (DSM) can be installed onto local storage with at least 3GB of free space. To proceed, you will need to set the correct paths within the Windows environment variables (user):

VARIABLE

VALUE

APPDATA

%USERPROFILE%\AppData\

LOCALAPPDATA

%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\

TEMP

%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Temp

TMP

%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Temp

You can create new variables for the above if not already present.

Make sure none of the above point to network locations starting with '\\' before starting to install DSM.

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davecole
I'm a Mechanical Engineer by qualification though I worked for a long time specialising in Motion Control systems and integration with various PLC systems. I've wide experience of many types of applications from packaging machines to military and some applications that I can't mention. At home, I like to tinker and make things with wood, metal, plastics, electronics and mechanical system. I'm never happier than with a hammer and a screwdriver in my hands....
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