Maintaining proper data folder structure is important to keep Point functioning efficiently. This practice reduces "lost file" issues, sluggish search results. It is recommended to limit 1500 files per folder if you are not using PointCentral.
Each data folder should contain only specific files and folders that are used for configuration purposes:
(Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate files or folders that must reside in the data folder for functionality)
- Folders
- *Borrower - houses all borrower files for this folder
- *Prospect - houses all prospect files for this folder
- Files
- .INI
- Denial.ini - stores the denial letter address
- FLN.ini - stores the fair lending notice address
- *Folder.ini - stores the dropdown list and company information
- *Folder.sec - stores the security password to modify the folder
- *Folder.user - stores the list of users
- Rates.ini - stores city and state tax default dropdown list
- Title.ini - stores the title dropdown list
- Underwriting.ini - stores underwriter dropdown lists
- .INI
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- Index (all index files must exist in the data folder for functionality)
- *Borrower.index - stores list of borrower files that appear in the search panel
- *Prospect.index - stores a list of prospect files that appear in the search panel
- *Remind.index - stores reminder popups
- Index (all index files must exist in the data folder for functionality)
Below is an example of proper and improper data folder structure:
This is an example of proper data folder structure.
Notice that the only folders that exist are the Borrower and Prospect.
Also, the only files that exist in the data folder are configuration settings, index files, folder.sec, and folder.user. Any other files in this folder should be moved to a different location.