Configuring ALLDATA Connect

There are three steps to configuring ALLDATA Connect in R.O. Writer:

Step 1 - Check Your License

Step 2 - Enter Your Login Credentials (Username and Password)

Step 3 - Add ALLDATA Connect to the Quick Launch

Step 1 - Check Your License

To verify that you are licensed to use ALLDATA Connect, click the Help menu > About > Display License Details button. You should see Identifix in the Licensed Options section.

If this feature is not included in your Licensed Options, you may need to refresh your license.

If you would like to add this feature, please contact the R.O. Writer Sales team to update your license.

Step 2 - Enter Your Login Credentials (Username and Password)

R.O. Writer cannot provide you with your account information; you must obtain your account information directly from the supplier.

Complete these steps:

  1. Open Configuration.
  2. Click Configuration menu > ALLDATA Catalog > ALLDATA Setup.

    The ALLDATA Catalog entry on the Configuration menu.

  3. Enter your login credentials.

    The Alldata Connect window with the User Name and Password fields.

  4. Click OK.

Step 3 - Add ALLDATA Connect to the Quick Launch

You need to make ALLDATA Connect available in the Quick Launch and Smart eCat.

Complete these steps:

  1. Open the Configuration module, click the File menu > General Options.
  2. In the Toolbar Settings section, select Show Repair Group.
  3. In the Repair section, select ALLDATA Connect.

    Alldata connect selected on the General Options window.