Enable local caching

If a client computer encounters slow response times when using lookup-driven fields, you can enable local caching to improve response times. When local caching is enabled, the most up-to-date lookup codes and system database are copied from the server to the client computer and are used locally on the client computer.

Caution: Enabling local caching is optional. If you enable it, you will not be able to modify the lookup codes or system rules from the client computer.

1. Choose Tools → Workstation Options.

   The Workstation Options dialog box appears.

2. Click the Local Data & Files tab.

   

3. Select Enable local caching of system and lookup tables.

   The Cache button and field beside it activate.

4. (If necessary) Click Cache and use the file browser that appears to change the location of the files that are cached on the client computer.

   Caution: Do not cache files on the client computer in the \FIREHOUSE Software\ installation folder. The defaulted sub-folder \Cache\ is usually acceptable.

5. Click OK.

   A confirmation dialog box appears, indicating that you must exit and restart FH Enterprise.

   

6. Click OK.

   A second confirmation dialog box appears, directing you to exit and restart FH Enterprise.

   

7. Click OK.
8. Exit FH Enterprise, and then restart it.
9. Continue with Specify remote options.