Posted in ARCHIBUS/FM Software at 2:28 pm by Admin
This post was originally written on one of our technical blog. We decided to consolidate into this blog since this blog receives more web traffic.
1. Open ARCHIBUS/FM Application on the desktop.
2. Select File -> Project -> New..
3. Fill the table with some information about the project.(make sure to select a single user)
4. Then select ‘Create Project’.
5. This project only can run in single user.If you want to run with multi-user, you need to have a Sybase licensed.
Here some information about Adaptive Server Anywhere :-
ARCHIBUS/FM 15 works with Adaptive Server Anywhere 7.0.2 , 8 or 9.0 Adaptive Server Anywhere (ASA) comes in the following versions :
Single-User
- The single-user is a personal server that you install in a single-user configuration. This is a “runtime†version of the Sybase server, which allows full access to your database data.This version is appropriate for most single-user configurations of ARCHIBUS/FM for Sybase.
- The single-user server ships on the ARCHIBUS/FM CD with all copies of ARCHIBUS/FM. The ARCHIBUS/FM Setup program installs this server in the \Afm15\Wsql directory.Since it is a standard component, the installation of the Single-User server is covered in Readme.doc.
Single-User/Authoring Server
The Single-User/Authoring server is also a personal server. However, it provides the following additional features that make it appropriate for sites that are making changes to their schema or that are creating a new schema:
- It supports the use of the ALTER TABLE and CREATE TABLE SQL statements so that you can create new SQL tables. As such, the ARCHIBUS/FM Update Schema command is enabled when you use the Single-User/Authoring server.
- It supports the use of stored procedures and triggers. Several ARCHIBUS/FM features, like archiving work orders and work requests, operate slightly differently in the Single-User version of ARCHIBUS/FM in order to avoid using the stored procedures and triggers allowed by the Single-User/Authoring and Multi-User versions of Sybase.
- You purchase the Single-User/Authoring server separately from the ARCHIBUS/FM
program. It comes on its own CD and you install it using its own Setup program.
For installation instructions for the Single-User/Authoring server, see /Afm15/Doc/Advanced Installation Techniques.pdf.
Multi-User Server
- The Multi-User server has all of the features of the Single-User/Authoring server, but it also allows multiple users to access databases simultaneously. Sites that have multi-user versions of ARCHIBUS/FM use this server.
- The Multi-User database server program includes the customization features found with the Single-User/Authoring server. However, ARCHIBUS, Inc. suggests that you use the Single-User/Authoring version of the server to make any schema modifications because:
- Adaptive Server Anywhere running under some types of network software uses a great deal of system resources when you perform schema modifications.
- You will always want to test your changes locally before posting them to your multi-user production environment.
- A copy of the Single-User/Authoring server is included with each multi-user version of Adaptive Server Anywhere.
You purchase the Multi-User server separately from the ARCHIBUS/FM program. It comes on its own CD and you install it using its own Setup program.
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12.22.06
Posted in FMS Project, ARCHIBUS/FM Software at 4:57 pm by Admin
We had just receive an update from ARCHIBUS Inc. about their latest Entry-Level product line up. The good news is, the price had some slight reduction and more users can be deployed instead of the previous 3 users. The single site software known as the Express edition will now have a new name called Express 2007. The bad news is, potential clients have more options and that would make decision making a lot tougher. However, that is what we as the business partner is for; to assist potential and existing client to choose the right and proper solution for their Facility Management operation.
Facil-o-tor for single site is one of our best selling ARCHIBUS/FM solution. Here’s a summary lay down on what’s new on ARCHIBUS/FM software offering:
Product: Facil-o-tor/ Single Site 200 - 600
Target User: Facilities from 250K to 500K RSF, with a dedicated Facility Management team, who recognize the need to actively manage physical infrastructure
Approximate Facility Size |
| Rentable Sq. Meters |
25,000 - 50,000 |
| Concurrent Users |
From 2-6 Users |
| Database Included |
Runtime Sybase + MS SQL Express included. Other supported databases procured seperately |
| Database Authoring or Customization? |
Yes, with use of any supported authoring database |
| Web Enabled? |
yes for a single site only with purchase of Web Central |
| Application Functionality |
| Windows Based |
Web-Based (Web Central) |
Real Property & Lease Management
Strategic Master Planning
Capital Budgeting
Space Management
Room Reservations
Hoteling
Furniture & Equipment Management
Telecom & Cable Management
Building Operations Management
Work Wizard Emergency Preparedness
Condition Assessment
Environmental Assessment
Fleet Management (Optional Purchase) |
Capital Budgeting
Project Management
Move Management
Workplace Portal |
| CAD Integration Options |
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| Overlay with AutoCAD with Design Management (Included) |
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| ARCHIBUS Editor for AutoCAD 2007 with Design Management (Optional Purchase) |
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| ARCHIBUS Viewer for AutoCAD 2007 (Optional Purchase) |
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| Project/Record Limits |
| Number of Active Projects |
10 |
| Properties |
250 |
| Leases |
250 |
| Suites |
1,000 |
| Employees |
2,500 |
| Rooms |
5,000 |
| Equipment |
10,000 |
| Jacks |
10,000 |
| Furniture Units |
40,000 |
| Active Work Orders |
4,000 |
| Active Work Requests |
4,000 |
| Total Records Available |
77,000 |
| Self Training Available |
Learning Path and On-line contextual Help |
For more information, contact us and we would be glad to help.
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12.20.06
Posted in ARCHIBUS/FM Software at 11:30 am by Admin
Last week, we received a Fedex package by ARCHIBUS Inc. for our latest copy of the new ARCHIBUS/FM Version 16.2 along with the usual legal materials and stuff. Instead of just a piece of installation CD, the latest version now comes with 2 CDs. Basic installation requires only the first CD, for a more advanced installation, the second CD is now necessary. As suspected, there are more available features. For seasoned users, more features are welcome eventhough they are normally underutilized. For new ARCHIBUS/FM users, it’s almost the same as trying out the latest upcoming version of Microsoft Office 2007. You maybe familiar with the overwhelming feeling when trying out new stuff.
We spent a couple of hours exploring and playing around with the latest ARCHIBUS/FM V16.2 (Windows Based) and the most prominent thing we’ve noticed is its cosmetic upgrade. Version 14 and 15 wasn’t so much different in their opening look plus their tool bars are just pretty plain basic. Check out ARCHIBUS/FM V16.2 new look:
In the previous version, opening up the application would just bring a blank page with only the project icon. The new ARCHIBUS/FM now displays a learning path where new users can now read about roles available when using the software. It also highlights the skills and knowledge needed for each roles. The tool bars are now renewed and they look a lot nicer than before. Visit ARCHIBUS/FM V.16 Features to get to know more features of this software.
We haven’t tested ARCHIBUS/FM Web Central V.16 yet. We’ll report on our findings in a while.
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