Each individual catalog can be configured, so that Cumulus saves a copy of each cataloged asset to a specific location (called Central Asset Location’). This option allows for the quickest possible way to locate and track a catalog’s assets. The URL AssetStore Module enables you to employ an FTP server as a Central Asset Location for a catalog.
NOTE: Only the Cumulus Administrator is allowed to change the properties of a catalog which define the Central Asset Location.
To set a URL as Central Asset Location:
1. Make sure the collection window containing the catalog is the active window in Cumulus.
2. Select Cumulus / Edit > Preferences.
3. Click Catalog Settings.
The Catalog Settings window is displayed. If the active collection window contains more than one catalog, select the catalog you want to edit under Catalogs.
4. Click General. This tab includes the options on central asset location.
Three situations are possible. The following describes the actions necessary for each situation.
• When the Central Asset Location Option is active and only its settings need to be changed, you can continue with step 5. below.
• When a Central Asset Location is defined but not active, enable the desired option and continue with step 5. below.
• When configuring a Central Asset Location for the first time, enable the desired option. The Select Asset Storage Module dialog opens and you can skip step 5..
5. Click Browse to choose the location.
The Select Asset Storage Module dialog opens which lists all available Asset Storage Modules.
6. Select the URL AssetStore and click OK. A window for entering an URL opens.
7. Enter a valid URL of an existing FTP directory and click OK.
Cumulus / 
Edit > Preferences.