Act! connect link in non default virtual directory for Act! Companion

[belgiumactuser]

Hi,

I have installed the Act! connect link on our server and the Act! Companion app works with the demo database which is on /apfw.

But my database is not in /apfw but in another virtual directory.

I tried xxxx.g2c.cloud-elements.com/databasename but it does not work, login failed.

I'm sure about the login user and password.

What do I change in the settings to point to my custom virtual directory folder?

Thanks.

Qui.

[phillip]

Via the Tools/Web Site Administration/Add/Remove Database Tab, you can place your database in BOTH the default APFW virtual directory AND your custom virtual directory.  This should solve the problem.

[belgiumactuser]

Thanks for your answer. I know that but I don't want to add my database to the APFW site.

I want to use a custom site.

It should be possible.

Thanks

[phillip]

Yes, I believe so, but you'll have to modify some of the settings in the C:\Program Files (x86)\ACT\Act.Web.API\Web.config, which I have never been able to fully clarify and get to work.  Is anyone aware of any documentation on this?

[Gary W]

Hi all,

I've done a bit of testing on this. Here are my findings:

• Act! Connect Link will allow you to access the databases set up for web access in the APFW virtual directory in IIS as default.
• The virtual directory can be changed, but only one virtual directory is supported at a time.

So, if you want to set up Act! Connect Link to provide API access to a database that only exists in a custom virtual directory, and not any of the ones in APFW, or any other virtual directory, you need to edit the following config file:

C:\Program Files (x86)\ACT\Act! Web API Hosted\act.web.api.hosting.exe.config

Find the <appSettings> section, then within this section, before </appSettings>, add the following line:

<add key="VirtualDirectory" value="MyDirectory" />

Change the value to your virtual directory name, then save the file.

Ensure your database is configured for web access though Tools > Web Site Administration.

Restart the services for Act! Connect Link - ActConnectLink and ActWebApiService.

You should now be able to authorize with your database in a custom virtual directory through the API using Act! Connect Link.