Can't create*.twpackage or share, msg: Server is Offline

[Anonymous]

I am quite new to this, so please have patience. I also looked through this forum and couldn't find an answer.

So far we installed the BIM Server in my machine, we have two other drafters that are using the same server network as me.

I do the following to get Teamwork running:
1st, Launched the BIM Server control center and connected
2nd, Open project and go to Teamwork/Share - here it gives the following error msgs:

Connection to server cannot be established, Try to reopen when Server is online.

3rd, I go to the BIM Server Control Center and try to create the *.twpackage file there under projects and does not allow me to duplicate the files.

Has anyone encountered this problem or can anyone help me figure this out.

I truly appreciate all help provided,
Sherryl

[Anonymous]

I had the same problem, (Project folder was on external mapped drive)

solution:

The BIM Server Project folder has to be on a local drive. If it is on a network drive or a non-local server, the connection between the BIM server and the Project Folder can be slow and not reliable. This can potentially cause data loss. This setup should be avoided by all means!

Troubleshooting: Open the BIM Server Control Center, Open "Preferences" and check what is specified as "Default Project Folder". Make sure it is a physical local drive, not a mapped network drive.

or see this page archicadwiki.com/Bugs/Teamwork/BimServerStopsRegularly