Root Folder Maintenance
We have noticed that many sites have been storing archived survey files and old, unused data in the mXrap root folder.
In general, it is good practice to keep the root clean of any unused/archived data and to make sure your root folder is regularly upgraded.
Long Paths and Root Mapping
There is an old restriction from the 1990s in the Microsoft Windows OS that limits the maximum file path to 260 characters. This limit is too low in modern work environments, and users can easily reach this limit. Example of a root folder that can hit the limit:M:17_Underground Mining173_Geotech111_Data5.4_GeotechnicalSeismicitymXraproot_minesite The start of the path uses […]
Modifying Root Access in mXsync
Use mXsync to easily add and remove users from your mXrap roots.
mXrap interface upgrade
We have started rolling out a new version of the mXrap software and root folder. Software versions 5.9 and above include a few interface changes. The new version is available on the download site but DO NOT download it until someone from the mXrap team has upgraded your root folder. Several root folder changes need […]
mXsync
By now most of you have probably heard of mXsync. It has been installed at all the current sponsor sites and we did explain briefly as we went but there might still be some uncertainty about it. mXsync is a piece of software installed separately to mXrap that facilitates the backup, restore and upgrading of […]