If this message is not present, that means that the VWProxy.txt is not in the right place. When updating, if the VWProxy.txt is in the right place, the message, “Proxy Settings File Detected.” can be found in the UpdaterLog.txt.
Appending ‘\Nemetschek\Vectorworks’ to that ensures you have the right directory. One way to be sure of the location is to bring up a command line prompt and type ‘echo %APPDATA%’ to view the Application Data directory. Note that this is tied to the value of CSIDL_APPDATA, and that this could vary if the system administrator or user has modified the setting, or that newer versions of Windows may change this location. (User's Folder) :Library:Application Support:VectorWorks:VWProxy.txtĬ:\Documents and Settings\ (User's Folder) \Application Data\Nemetschek\VectorWorksĬ:\Users\ (User's Folder) \AppData\Roaming\Nemetschek\VectorWorks The file is meant to be usable across releases. You should not place the file in the release specific folder itself. Once configured, the file should be placed in the user’s Vectorworks preferences folder (note that the location is the root of all Vectorworks preference folders, peered with the release specific folders (2008, 2009, etc.). pac extension) one may be able to gather the settings by downloading this file directly. If the settings are determined automatically by a Proxy Automatic Configuration file (the file has a.
If the proxy settings are configured automatically, this can present additional challenges, as the updater does not currently automatically detect proxy settings. In the absence of a network administrator, knowledge of proxy server settings can sometimes be gained by checking the settings for Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, or whatever browser the user uses on a daily basis. This text file should be configured to reflect the environment the updater is being run in, which often means involving the network administrator who will know the specifics of the proxy server address, port, type and other settings. Finally, the most common fix is to make use of the VWProxy.txt configuration file to configure the updater to make use of the proxy. This of course is often not possible, but in some cases is a simple fix.
Another alternative is to have the network administrator make an exception for the Vectorworks updater to go around the proxy, or to update off the network in question (if it is a laptop, for instance). This, of course, is not optimal in most cases and is generally considered a last resort. This can be mailed or in some cases provided electronically. The simple way to resolve proxy related issues is to have a DVD release of the installer. It is worth repeating, this document only applies if this is the error message. This message is both displayed graphically and logged to UpdaterLog.txt. Any other message means that the problem likely lies elsewhere. This could be due to a proxy server intercepting the connection” is returned to the user, the problem is a proxy server intercepting the connection. If the message, “An unexpected response was received from the web server. The simple way to identify a failure to update as a proxy problem is by examining the error message. Identifying a Problem as a Proxy Interruption This document seeks to cover the basics of updating Vectorworks in an environment where a proxy server intercepts connections, thereby preventing the verification of the serial number and as a result making an update fail. Proxy Servers and the Vectorworks Updater These ports should be open on any filters/routers/firewalls: These URLs should be added to any FireWalls safe lists: There is no way around this, and an internet connection is listed on the Installation Requirements. To install Vectorworks, activate a license for the first time after installation, or to install many of the older updates the user MUST be connected to the internet.