Edit Synergetic Configuration File _Synergy.cfg_ window

You can configure aspects of Synergetic to suit your organisation's needs, including the:

name and location of the databases Synergetic uses
username, password and server name for Crystal Reports
authentication method for Synergetic
menu background colour.

Important: Never alter configuration files unless you know the full implications of doing so. Changing these configurations incorrectly can cause Synergetic to stop functioning.
Note: You can also edit the configuration file outside Synergetic if required. See Editing the Synergy.cfg file (on page ).
Opening the Edit Synergetic Configuration File [Synergy.cfg] window
To open the Edit Synergetic Configuration File [Synergy.cfg] window:

Select Module > System > Edit Synergetic Configuration File (synergy.cfg)....

The Main Database tab of the Edit Synergetic Configuration File [Synergy.cfg] window is displayed.

Edit Synergetic Configuration File [Synergy.cfg] window - Main Database tab

Edit Synergetic Configuration File [Synergy.cfg] window - Main Database tab key fields

Field	Description
Server Name	Name of the main database server.
Database Name	Name of the main database.
Database Server ODBC	Name of the main database connector. Note: This information can be found in Windows Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Data Sources (ODBC) of the server that runs Synergetic.

Edit Synergetic Configuration File [Synergy.cfg] window - Finance Database tab

Edit Synergetic Configuration File [Synergy.cfg] window - Finance Database tab key fields

Field	Description
Server Name	Name of the finance database server.
Database Name	Name of the finance database.
Database Server ODBC	Name of the finance database connector. Note: This information can be found in Windows Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Data Sources (ODBC) of the server that runs Synergetic.
Use Application Roles	Select whether to use SQL Server Application roles defined within Synergetic in the finance database.

Edit Synergetic Configuration File [Synergy.cfg] window - Media Database tab

Edit Synergetic Configuration File [Synergy.cfg] window - Media Database tab key fields

Field	Description
Server Name	Name of the media database server.
Database Name	Name of the media database.

Edit Synergetic Configuration File [Synergy.cfg] window - Crystal Reports tab

Edit Synergetic Configuration File [Synergy.cfg] window - Crystal Reports tab key fields and buttons
Fields

Field	Description
Override Crystal Reports User Name and Password	Select to override the default username and password that Crystal Reports uses to access the database.
User Name	New username for Crystal Reports to access the database. Note: This must be an SQL Authentication account.
Create SQL Login	Create the SQL login in the User Name field for Crystal Reports to access the database.
Use Reserved ODBC Entry for Crystal Reports	Use the reserved ODBC server authentication for Crystal Reports. Note: This is only used if you are using Windows authentication or another non-SQL authentication.
Reserved ODBC Server	Name of the server reserved for Crystal Report access. Note: This information can be found in Windows Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Data Sources (ODBC) of the server that runs Synergetic.

Buttons

Field	Description
	Change the Crystal Reports User Name password. Note: This button is only active if Override Crystal Reports User Name and Password is selected.

Edit Synergetic Configuration File [Synergy.cfg] window - Other tab

Edit Synergetic Configuration File [Synergy.cfg] window - Other tab key fields and buttons
Fields

Field	Description
Authentication Method	Authentication mode used by Synergetic: SQL Authentication Windows Authentication Windows or SQL Authentication Windows Authentication (password required) Windows or SQL Authentication (password required).
Background Colour	Background colour of Synergetic menu. See Changing the main menu background colour (on page ).
Message	Message displayed each time Synergetic starts. Tip: For more flexible messages, including time sensitive messages, see Maintaining system messages (on page ).

Buttons

Field	Description
	Restore the default menu background colour.