Mapping Network Locations

The best way to allow multiple users to access Zinc™ v2 CMD Edition from a network "host" system, is to Map the Install Folder as a network Drive. The instructions below demonstrate how to do this:

Step 1

With Zinc™ v2 CMD Edition installed on your main network host (ie. your server machine), navigate to the installation folder and Right Click on it and select "Properties" from the menu:

Click on the "Sharing" Tab and check the "Share this folder on the network" box. In the share name, enter a unique name to identify the folder on your network. We recommend using a simple name with no spaces. Click "Apply" and then "OK" to close the window.

Step 2

Launch Windows Explorer on a different system which is connected to your network. In the Address bar, enter the ip address of your server as shown below:

This will list all shared folders on your network server (This may take a few minutes). Of the folders listed, one should be the "CMD" folder we created in Step 1. Right Click on the Folder and select "Map Network Drive" from the menu:

Select a Drive from the drop down menu (In this case, we have opted for Z: to identify it as the "Zinc Drive"). This creates a new Z: Drive on your system which is linked to the Zinc™ v2 CMD Edition Installation Folder on your server. From this point on, you can access the Server Folder as if it was a Local Folder on your system anytime you are connected to the network.

Step 3

Launch the Command Line (Normally accessed via START > RUN and then typing "cmd") and simply type "Z:" to switch drives to the newly created Zinc Drive. From this point, you can access Zinc™ v2 directly via the command line! For example, try typing "zinc -h" which will display the Zinc™ v2 Command Line Help.

Notes

a) This guide demonstrates how to Map a Network Drive with Windows XP. For other Windows Versions, please consult your System Administrator.

b) Even when using Mapped Drives, you must still provide absolute paths to .swf, .zinc and .znct files which are located on your local system. For example, to compile a local .zinc project file on your C: drive, your CMD syntax would be:

       Z:\zinc -c -p c:\myProject.zinc -o c:\myProjector.exe

This will access Zinc™ v2 from the server and compile the .zinc file on your local C:\ drive and output the .exe to your local C:\ also.