Solved: Connection string Editor in N-Printing - Qlik Community

PaulaMc · ‎2022-06-08

Hi, in Qlikview you can view the connection string editor by going to

repository>util>QlikSenseUtil>QliksenseUtil.exe

How do I see the connection string editor in n-printing?

Thanks

Frank_S · ‎2022-06-09

In addition to David's excellent point I will add that if you cannot image your NP server, that you set up a TEST NP server that you can restore to so you can test your NP database is OK.

Once that is done then:

Perform Backup (there is no need to use a password as mentioned in my earlier post with May 2021 NPrinting.)
reset the password - (there is no password reset needed at this stage if you are using a version of NPrinting From Feb. 2020 or later)
Uninstall NPrinting
Re-install on same version (and ensure you document the username, email address, password used to install NPrinting with. (the superuser password is the password entered on the first screen of the installation process.)
Log into Nprinting and insert the product key
restore backup
perform upgrade

Kind regards

Please remember hit the 'Like' button and for helpful answers and resolutions, click on the 'Accept As Solution' button. Cheers!

View solution in original post

Ray_Strother · ‎2022-06-08

Hello ,

1. I don't believe that utility exist for Nprinting.

2. Below is a link to how to connect to the Nprinting database and the location of the config files.

3. You can also make a feature request.

Article and help links:

1. https://community.qlik.com/t5/Knowledge/How-to-Connect-to-the-PostgreSQL-Database-used-for-Qlik/ta-p...

2. https://community.qlik.com/t5/Knowledge/How-To-Submit-Feature-Requests-For-Qlik-Products/ta-p/171258...

PaulaMc · ‎2022-06-08

Thankyou. I was trying to see the password on there as its not been retained at all. do you know if there is any way around this?

Ray_Strother · ‎2022-06-08

What version of Nprinting are you using?

PaulaMc · ‎2022-06-08

NPrinting May 2021 SR1

Ray_Strother · ‎2022-06-08

Hello ,

Unfortunately in later version of Nprinting the password is encrypted.

PaulaMc · ‎2022-06-08

Thanks for confirming Ray. Would you know if this will allow us to do a backup without this? and then reset the password? Ultimately I am trying to upgrade the n-printing. All the documentation without a password and with regards to password reset relates to Qliksense!

Ray_Strother · ‎2022-06-08

This process should be the best to follow.

https://community.qlik.com/t5/Knowledge/Forgot-the-NPrinting-s-postgres-superuser-password-password/...

Frank_S · ‎2022-06-08

Hi @PaulaMc

Just some additional information:

With May 2021 NPrinting, the super user password is not required to create an NPrinting Backup.
See note inside this article: How to BackUp and Restore Qlik NPrinting Repositor... - Qlik Community - 1715863
- From NPrinting February 2020 and later versions, it is NOT necessary to enter a password

Kind regards...

Please remember hit the 'Like' button and for helpful answers and resolutions, click on the 'Accept As Solution' button. Cheers!

PaulaMc · ‎2022-06-09

Thanks Everyone.

Can I just check I have understood the process.

Perform Backup
reset the password
Uninstall NPrinting
Re-install on same version
restore backup
perform upgrade

Would this be the right order?

Connection string Editor in N-Printing

Qlik NPrinting 17.0

QlikView