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Moving CONTENTdm Project Client to a new computer

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Symptom
  • How to move the Project Client to a new computer
Applies to
  • CONTENTdm Project Client
Resolution
  1. Download Project client - https://help-it.oclc.org/Metadata_Services/CONTENTdm/Project_Client/Project_Client_overview/Download_the_Project_Client
  2. Access your serial key for wizard install - https://help-it.oclc.org/Metadata_Services/CONTENTdm/CONTENTdm_Administration/Server_Administration/050About_CONTENTdm
  3. OCR key - Note mentioned in the download project client above. A new key will be needed to update the OCR.  request a new license key for the OCR unit included in your CONTENTdm Annual Services Package.
  4. Exporting project settings (if required) - https://help-it.oclc.org/Metadata_Services/CONTENTdm/Project_Client/Work_with_projects/Export_and_import_project_settings - Note that when importing to the new machine you need to create at least 1 project to your collection. This can be deleted at a later time. Secondly, it can't be the same name as a previous project.
  5. If you are connecting to shared projects you don't need to export and import.
  6. If you don't need to move projects and can start with a new installation.  You will need your Worldcat username and password that is used for CONTENTdm. https://help-it.oclc.org/Metadata_Services/CONTENTdm/Project_Client/Work_with_projects/Create_a_project
  7. Your Server Url for new projects - https://server#####.contentdm.oclc.org/
 
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