To utilize StratusDrive as though it was a local drive on your computer it must be installed as directed below. It is not required to install it locally to see the StratusDrive files in the web or mobile but you will be missing out on the advantages of having it installed locally:
Advantages:
- Drag and Drop locally
- Not waiting on the website for it to be stored in the cloud
- Automatic Versioning of Files
- If you have permission to update files, all you need to do is save the file and the new version is logged and the other users are notified
- Locking and Checking Files out
Install StratusDrive Locally
To be able to install StratusDrive locally the User has to be part of at least one StratusDrive Project inSage Project Center, Reference Here Point #2.
- Click on StratusDrive from the tool bar within the site.
- Executable Download will present
- Click Save File, this will start the install.
- Once completed the computer will need to be rebooted.
- A new drive (Default - S:) will be installed on the computer
- The installer will have the option to select the drive letter of choice.
- A new drive (Default - S:) will be installed on the computer
- Once completed the computer will need to be rebooted.
- Now with the computer restarted, User will see the following login screen.
- IMPORTANT: The email and password need to be the same email and password used to log into Sage Project Center.
- Login Screen Explained:
- Drive Letter: Change the drive letter, only the available letters will present.
- Cache Drive: Leave as is - location of all cached data of the files.
- Language: Language presented within the drive.
- Notify on files/folders shared or updated: Sends automatic Windows notifications in the bottom Right hand corner when things are added or updated
- Display projects bar on start: Projects bar will appear on start, allowing navigation between projects.
- The projects bar can be closed by clicking red x
- The Project Bar can be opened again
- Right Click on the blue "S" in the Windows Tray
- Right Click on the"This PC" Drive installed for StratusDrive
With StratusDrive installed please go to the next section to see how to Navigate around Stratusdrive