Starting/restarting Switch Server

Starting Switch Server

The Switch Server must be running in order to process tasks.

However, you do not have to start the Switch Server manually:
  • If the Switch Server is configured to start automatically at login (see Switch preferences: User interface), it starts when you log in to your operating system.
  • On Windows, if the Switch Watchdog is configured as a Windows service, Switch Server starts when you log in to your operating system.
  • If Switch Server is not running when logging in to your operating system, the Switch Server is started when you open Switch and connect to the local Designer.
    Note: If the Switch Server is not yet running, connecting to the Switch Server with Remote Designer is not possible! You must first connect to a local Designer (which starts the Switch Server), before you can use the local Designer.

Restarting Switch Server

Restarting the Switch Server is only necessary if there are changes in the preferences or licenses which require a Server restart.

To restart Switch Server

In Switch local Designer, select File > Restart Switch Server .