Warning
Potential for Data Loss: The steps detailed in the resolution of this article may result in a loss of critical data if not performed properly. Before beginning these steps, make sure all important data is backed up in the event of data loss. If you are unsure or unfamiliar with any complex steps detailed in this article, please contact Product Support for assistance.
Issue
Need to move PCT storage file to another location
Product Line
EcoStruxure Building Operation
Environment
Project Configuration Tool
Cause
The hard drive where the storage file resides may be full, or the space may be allocated for another purpose
Resolution
It's suggested to create a backup before proceeding, follow How to backup PCT 2.0 data to create a backup.
- Open Hyper-V Manager
- Select "pct" under Virtual Machines then click "Move..." from the right-hand side menu
- Move "pct" Wizard Window will pop-out, click Next
- Select "Move all of the virtual machine's data to a single location" then click Next
- Select the NEW location for PCT then click Next.
- Check if the location is correct, then click Finish.
- Hyper-V will initial the process
- Once the Status shows the progress finishes. Click "Shut Down" from the right-hand side menu for "pct" image
- Click "Stop Service" from the right hand side menu to stop Hyper-V as we need to modify the file location for PCT settings file
- Open Windows Explorer and go to C:\ProgramData\Schneider Electric EcoStruxure\Building Operation\Project Configuration Tool
- Open the "settings" file
- Replace the old folder location with the new one then Save the file
(I changed the folder from 'C:\ProgramData\Schneider Electric EcoStruxure\Building Operation\Project Configuration Tool' folder to 'D:\PSS\PCT 2 storage'
Before modificationAfter modification
- Go back to Hyper-V then click Start Service
- Select "pct" then Click Start
- Wait for a couple of minutes for the VM to start
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Go to https://192.168.10.2/ in a browser and PCT will start with all the existing projects
