The information in this topic is primarily intended for your qualified IT professional to use while planning for changes such as server migrations or when setting up, configuring, and troubleshooting CS applications. This topic can also help you share technical details of our applications with other staff members in your office or when discussing an issue with our Support team.
Fixed Assets CS Directories
Fixed Assets CS has three primary directories:
Directory |
Description |
\WinCSI\DSW |
This directory contains program level files and folders to run the Fixed Assets CS application. |
\WinCSI\DeprSys |
This directory contains Fixed Assets CS system data. This consists of configuration files for global settings and file locations, lock files, user specific preference files, and temp folders for various print jobs and CS Connect transmissions. |
\WinCSI\DeprData |
This directory is the default data location for Fixed Assets CS client data. This folder integrates with the UltraTax CS application. |
Note: The directory paths listed assumes that the WinCSI is default directory used. If you install Fixed Assets CS to an alternate directory, please adjust accordingly. Additionally, the DeprData directory is the default directory for Fixed Assets CS client data, but may be modified or different if you have multiple data locations.
Files by Category
Listed below are important Fixed Assets CS files sorted by category.
Lock files restrict access to files within Fixed Assets CS by allowing only one user or process access at any specific time.
Fixed Assets CS has several types of lock files:
File Name |
Description |
Details |
UID.<UID> |
Fixed Assets CS user lock file |
This file is created when a user opens the Fixed Assets CS application. |
<Client ID> |
Client lock file |
This file is created when an Fixed Assets client CS is opened or "checked out" to prevent another user from accessing the same client. |
SSCM.<UID> |
Custom methods screen lock file |
This file is created when a user is accessing the Custom Methods screen via the Setup menu. |
Note: <UID> represents the user's identification. Fixed Assets CS pulls this ID from the computer name in your Windows operating system.
Fixed Assets CS has the following locations for lock files:
Directory Path |
Description |
\WinCSI\DeprSys\UID |
This directory contains a lock for every user who has Fixed Assets CS open. |
\WinCSI\DeprData\$DEPCID |
This directory contains Fixed Assets CS client locks and screen locks, which prevents other users from accessing Fixed Assets CS client data and screens that are opened or in use. |
User-specific files are unique files for each user of Fixed Assets CS.
Directory Path |
File Name |
Description |
\WinCSI\DeprSys |
DCONTROL.<UID> |
Fixed Assets CS user preference / control file |
Note: <UID> represents the user's identification. Fixed Assets CS pulls this ID from the computer name in your Windows operating system.
There are multiple files used by Fixed Assets CS that affect all users in the program. There are two primary data locations where these global files reside. Below are some of the integral program files and their location:
Directory Path |
File Name |
Description |
\Wincsi\DSW |
dsw.exe |
executable file for Fixed Assets CS application |
dswapp.exe |
executable file for Fixed Assets CS application |
\WinCSI\DeprSys |
FAYYHome.MHT |
This file is the home page file, where YY indicates the platform year for Fixed Assets CS. To disable the home page for all users, rename the .MHT extension to .NA. |
Directory Path |
File Name |
Description |
\WinCSI\DeprData |
DCLTLST.DSW |
contains drawer list information for this data location |
\WinCSI\DeprSys |
DSysPath.DAT |
contains data path information |
The following license files are used by Fixed Assets CS
Directory Path |
File Name |
Description |
\WinCSI\LICENSES |
DWNAME.DAT |
General Fixed Assets CS license. All firms that license Fixed Assets CS will have this file. |
\WinCSI\LICENSES |
DINVNAME.DAT |
Inventory module license. Enables access to the Inventory Module under Tasks > Inventory. There is an additional cost for this license. |
\WinCSI\LICENSES |
DGFNAME.DAT |
GoFileRoom license. Allows printing to GoFileRoom. |
\WinCSI\LICENSES |
DDXNAME.DAT |
Onvio License license. Allows printing to Onvio. |
Installation Prerequisites
Fixed Assets CS has several prerequisites for the operating system in order to run the application including Microsoft Edge, Microsoft .NET Framework, and Microsoft Visual C++. The desktop setup for Fixed Assets CS will check that your workstation has these components and install the prerequisites that are missing. If you need to reinstall or repair the separate components required to run Fixed Assets CS, see the table below for the installation files.
Note: We recommend consulting a qualified IT professional when repairing, uninstalling, or reinstalling components of your operating system.
Directory Path |
File Name |
Description |
\WinCSI\DSW\Desktop |
Setup.exe |
executable file to run Fixed Assets CS desktop setup |
\WinCSI\DSW\Desktop\dotnetfx |
dotNetFx40_Full_x86_x64.exe |
executable file to install or repair Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 |
\WinCSI\DSW\Desktop\vcredist_x86\2010 |
vc_red.msi |
installer file to install or repair Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 |
\WinCSI\DSW\Desktop\vcredist_x86\2012 |
vcredist_x86.exe |
executable file to install or repair Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 |
See the following links for information on the Microsoft components:
.NET Framework and Visual C++ Considerations for CS Professional Suite
Microsoft .NET Framework ()
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