Installing the Cost Analyzer Model Builder Proxy

Use the following procedure to install a configuration of the Cost Analyzer Model Builder Proxy. The program and its dependencies are located in a proxy application folder in the Cost Analyzer product installation directory.

Note

If you are using Cost Analyzer Scheduling Services to run the Model Builder Task at a specific time, you can skip this task.

Before you begin

Ensure that the following conditions exist on the machine you want to run the Proxy:

  • Automator is currently installed and running
  • .NET 4.5 or higher is installed

If necessary, you can copy the contents of the proxy application folder to any machine where Automator is currently running.

Note

When installing a configuration of the Cost Analyzer Model Builder Proxy, you should run the application from the same user account that runs the scheduled model builder task.  Model builder tasks are scheduled to run in Automator or another scheduling application.

To install Cost Analyzer Model Builder Proxy

  1. Find the proxy application by navigating to the Cost Analyzer installation folder.By default, the 64-bit OS folder location is: C:/Program Files (x86)/BMC Software/SCA/Services/MBProxyBin/SCAModelBuildProxy.exe.

    The following figure shows a sample location for the proxy application.

    Figure: Sample location for proxy application

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  2. In the proxy folder, run the SCAModelBuildProxy.exe program.The Cost Analyzer Model Builder Proxy dialog is displayed:

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    By default, the dialog fills the field data for you.

  3. Check the field data for accuracy and click Close.

 

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