Is there a way to bring in an animated .gif into iFix? I've heard rumors that there's a .NET object that will allow for this, but I've not been able to figure it out.
Thanks,
~Ryan
Thanks,
~Ryan
↧
Animated .gif in iFix 5.5
↧
Multiple simultaneous ethernet channels
Rx3i with an ETM001 module. Ladder logic opens three Modbus TCP channels, 1 each for read and write to a motion controller and a third for reading from a barcode scanner. The system has been in place for several months, although the barcode scanner has never been used.
Today I found the read channel between the PLC and the motion controller was not open. When I triggered the COMMREQ to reopen it, the COMMREQ status word reacted as expected but the channel would not open. I had to close the channel for writing before I could open the read channel and with the read channel opened I could not reopen the write channel.
According to the manual I should be able to have up to 32 simultaneous channels open. There is plant-wide data collection software using the same module and none of those channels show up in any of the %I status bits configured for the module. On the off chance that there were no more connections available, I shut down Ethernet communications from my laptop, connected serially and tried to open a second Ethernet channel without success.
All COMMREQs are triggered by one-shots. There are no entries in either of the PLCs fault tables.
Any ideas what I might be missing?
Today I found the read channel between the PLC and the motion controller was not open. When I triggered the COMMREQ to reopen it, the COMMREQ status word reacted as expected but the channel would not open. I had to close the channel for writing before I could open the read channel and with the read channel opened I could not reopen the write channel.
According to the manual I should be able to have up to 32 simultaneous channels open. There is plant-wide data collection software using the same module and none of those channels show up in any of the %I status bits configured for the module. On the off chance that there were no more connections available, I shut down Ethernet communications from my laptop, connected serially and tried to open a second Ethernet channel without success.
All COMMREQs are triggered by one-shots. There are no entries in either of the PLCs fault tables.
Any ideas what I might be missing?
↧
↧
Trend Object logging Garbage Values
I'm using cimplicity 8.2 and having a issue with Trend Control Object. Whenever, trend control object is accessed, it starts logging Garbage Values (only at the first time when trends are accessed) and there are abnormal trends on screen.
This is not a permanent issue it only persist until Trends are updated.
This is not a permanent issue it only persist until Trends are updated.
↧
Buttons are black out when graphic screen is called
I've converted Cimplicity 6.2 Application to Cimplicity 8.2, the new converted application is having a strange error.
There is a Screen "SCR_1" which executes specific scripts via selection buttons.
Whenever "SCR_1" is called, all the selection buttons are black out.
When any of these selection buttons is clicked, the buttons come to normal state.
This issue occurs at first time only.
If anyone have some clue or info regarding stated scenario please update
There is a Screen "SCR_1" which executes specific scripts via selection buttons.
Whenever "SCR_1" is called, all the selection buttons are black out.
When any of these selection buttons is clicked, the buttons come to normal state.
This issue occurs at first time only.
If anyone have some clue or info regarding stated scenario please update
↧
Historian server Redundancy
Hi,
We have 2 Real time server in redundancy mode and further we have requirement for 2 Historian Server to be added in the network to store data from real time server.
How to configure the redundancy in Historians Server so that when Real time server switches the data logging remains unaffected in the configured collectors.
Also while defining trend we can choose to display data from only one Proficy Historian,so now we are confused that if Real time server changes will the Historical data also stop in the Trends from the time the switch-over happened.
Also do i need to separately add tags in each Historian server/Collector or is there method to replicate the tags from one collector to other.
Thanks in Advance.
We have 2 Real time server in redundancy mode and further we have requirement for 2 Historian Server to be added in the network to store data from real time server.
How to configure the redundancy in Historians Server so that when Real time server switches the data logging remains unaffected in the configured collectors.
Also while defining trend we can choose to display data from only one Proficy Historian,so now we are confused that if Real time server changes will the Historical data also stop in the Trends from the time the switch-over happened.
Also do i need to separately add tags in each Historian server/Collector or is there method to replicate the tags from one collector to other.
Thanks in Advance.
↧
↧
Trending Issue in Cimplicity 8.2
Hi Everyone,as i am bit new in GE Series HMI's.Right now i am facing an issue regarding Trending object while converting Application from Cimplicity 6.1(Service Pack 4) to Cimplicity 8.2 .
Problem is as i click on trending to add some Valves presuures,by default it shows some garbage values in initial stage and after some time it is updating exact values.
Please let me know regarding this abnormal behaviour.
Waiting for a quick response.
Problem is as i click on trending to add some Valves presuures,by default it shows some garbage values in initial stage and after some time it is updating exact values.
Please let me know regarding this abnormal behaviour.
Waiting for a quick response.
↧
running of iFIX background scheduler
Hi all,
Is it possible to run iFIX background scheduler as a backgrond task of a PC sothat the window will be invisible and running as the operator is closing the window & my reports are not getting executed. Thought of locking the desktop access for operator but the requirement is in such a way that the operator should also access the deskop.
Is it possible to run iFIX background scheduler as a backgrond task of a PC sothat the window will be invisible and running as the operator is closing the window & my reports are not getting executed. Thought of locking the desktop access for operator but the requirement is in such a way that the operator should also access the deskop.
↧
Closing specific pictures depending it's screen position
Good day
Before I get started on the matter I must first say that this is my first post and that I'm currently working on my first iFix project ever. That being said lest get to the problem at hand.
Well, the thing is that I have to modify and existing project to adjust it for dual monitors. I've been reading several threads on this forum and acomplished to open a picture on the left or right screen, according to where it was called from, using the "Me.WindowLeftPercentage"
When using one screen and want to return to main menu the program closes all pictures and opens up the menu screen, using this code:
Dim oTree As Object
Dim sName As String
'Go through each document that is open
For Each oTree In Application.Documents
'Assign the name and trim the remainder to have the file extension
sName = Right(oTree.Filename, 3)
' determine if the file is a GRF
If sName = "grf" Or sName = "GRF" Then
closepicture oTree.Filename
End If
'Move to the next item in the system tree
Next oTree
But when using two screens i want to close ONLY the ones that are on the left or ONLY the ones that are on the right, depending wich menu I want to return to.
I was trying the same routine to navite through all the pictures opened but close only the ones that are on the left screen doing this:
Dim oTree As Object
Dim sName As String
For Each oTree In Application.Documents
sName = Right(oTree.Filename, 3)
If (sName = "grf" Or sName = "GRF") And oTree.WindowLeftPercentage = 0 Then
closepicture oTree.Filename
End If
'Move to the next item in the system tree
Next oTree
The problem is that I cannot use that propierty (WindowLeftPercentage) on the Object oTree, or any object other than 'Me' for that matter.
I've been trying several things to fix this for the last couple of days, needles to say I haven't succeeded yet, so I decided to try making my own post.
Thanks in advance for your help
Manuel Zamora
Before I get started on the matter I must first say that this is my first post and that I'm currently working on my first iFix project ever. That being said lest get to the problem at hand.
Well, the thing is that I have to modify and existing project to adjust it for dual monitors. I've been reading several threads on this forum and acomplished to open a picture on the left or right screen, according to where it was called from, using the "Me.WindowLeftPercentage"
When using one screen and want to return to main menu the program closes all pictures and opens up the menu screen, using this code:
Dim oTree As Object
Dim sName As String
'Go through each document that is open
For Each oTree In Application.Documents
'Assign the name and trim the remainder to have the file extension
sName = Right(oTree.Filename, 3)
' determine if the file is a GRF
If sName = "grf" Or sName = "GRF" Then
closepicture oTree.Filename
End If
'Move to the next item in the system tree
Next oTree
But when using two screens i want to close ONLY the ones that are on the left or ONLY the ones that are on the right, depending wich menu I want to return to.
I was trying the same routine to navite through all the pictures opened but close only the ones that are on the left screen doing this:
Dim oTree As Object
Dim sName As String
For Each oTree In Application.Documents
sName = Right(oTree.Filename, 3)
If (sName = "grf" Or sName = "GRF") And oTree.WindowLeftPercentage = 0 Then
closepicture oTree.Filename
End If
'Move to the next item in the system tree
Next oTree
The problem is that I cannot use that propierty (WindowLeftPercentage) on the Object oTree, or any object other than 'Me' for that matter.
I've been trying several things to fix this for the last couple of days, needles to say I haven't succeeded yet, so I decided to try making my own post.
Thanks in advance for your help
Manuel Zamora
↧
Genius cables for ethernet
Is it possible to use an already laid genius cable for ethernet communication? Is so, could some mention the necessary hardwares that could make this possible
↧
↧
What causes animations to get broken?
We have screens that we're replicating, so we're copying/pasting several screen graphics. However, sometimes when this happens, the animation associated with an object disappears.
What I mean by this is that I can usually right click an object, click on Animations, and, for example, the Visibility tab will have an arrow pointing at it indicating it has some data tied to it, and I can see the data source tag and the error table (we use advanced animation dialog boxes rather than basic).
However, sometimes this doesn't happen. In the system tree under the affected object, AnimatedVisible35 (or whatever number) CFixLookup is there, and the correct tag is clearly listed as the source. So what's going on? It seems like it knows there should be an animation, but the animation property just got lost. And these weren't animations placed on a group that we later ungrouped.
I'm an iFIX novice, so bear with me if my description is lackluster. Thanks for any help.
What I mean by this is that I can usually right click an object, click on Animations, and, for example, the Visibility tab will have an arrow pointing at it indicating it has some data tied to it, and I can see the data source tag and the error table (we use advanced animation dialog boxes rather than basic).
However, sometimes this doesn't happen. In the system tree under the affected object, AnimatedVisible35 (or whatever number) CFixLookup is there, and the correct tag is clearly listed as the source. So what's going on? It seems like it knows there should be an animation, but the animation property just got lost. And these weren't animations placed on a group that we later ungrouped.
I'm an iFIX novice, so bear with me if my description is lackluster. Thanks for any help.
↧
Standard Chart, TimeCursorTime and High Over Range cause a problem
I created a new standard Line chart using HIST tags.
I have in my script the following line to place the timecursor at the right side of the chart
This works fine and I use it all over the place.
But when I add either of the chart dialogs 2 checkboxes for "High Over Range" or "Low Over Range" that doesn't work anymore.
When I select either of those, the TimeCursor places itself in the middle of the chart at every refresh interval. even when I have a hold of it with my mouse.
If I remove the checkboxes then the TimeCursor function returns to notmal.
I can reproduce this at will so is it a bug or by design? Can anyone verify this works the same way on thier end?
I have in my script the following line to place the timecursor at the right side of the chart
Code:
chart1.timecursortime - Now ()But when I add either of the chart dialogs 2 checkboxes for "High Over Range" or "Low Over Range" that doesn't work anymore.
When I select either of those, the TimeCursor places itself in the middle of the chart at every refresh interval. even when I have a hold of it with my mouse.
If I remove the checkboxes then the TimeCursor function returns to notmal.
I can reproduce this at will so is it a bug or by design? Can anyone verify this works the same way on thier end?
↧
How To Pass RTIP Username to PA Custom Reports?
Hi,
We are trying to call Excel custom reports of PA form RTIP.
These custom reports are linked with ASP pages. We need to get the user name accesing that report from RTIP in that ASP page which is linked to custom report.
Is there any way to do this? Cookie or header information ?
Thanks
We are trying to call Excel custom reports of PA form RTIP.
These custom reports are linked with ASP pages. We need to get the user name accesing that report from RTIP in that ASP page which is linked to custom report.
Is there any way to do this? Cookie or header information ?
Thanks
↧
How to Detect "Zoomed" chart
How can I programmatically see that a chart is "Zoomed" in ?
I need to display a message at that time advising the user of this.
I need to display a message at that time advising the user of this.
↧
↧
iFIX 5.5 Workspace/Databasemanager
HI
I have an installation running on VM ware, Windows server 2008 R2 64 bit.
IFIX is version 5.5.
My problem is, that when i try to open workspace, it does not open, not on the screen, nor in the taskbar, but in taskmanager it indicates that it is open, with memory cosumption.
When I try to open the databasemanager, it open up and then locks with the box wait or close the program.
Anybody have a clue to, what could have gone wrong
I have an installation running on VM ware, Windows server 2008 R2 64 bit.
IFIX is version 5.5.
My problem is, that when i try to open workspace, it does not open, not on the screen, nor in the taskbar, but in taskmanager it indicates that it is open, with memory cosumption.
When I try to open the databasemanager, it open up and then locks with the box wait or close the program.
Anybody have a clue to, what could have gone wrong
↧
Archives
We had a iHistorian collector that had to be rebuilt. Has the same computer name and the Archives were on a seperate SATA 1TB drive. The new collector is done, the archives are on the seperate disk in a archive folder. They are not showing in the admin screen. Is there an easy way to import the archive files? Thank you in advance.
↧
Cimplicity 8.2 HotSpots scripts (Gas Turbines)
Hi all,
I am implementing hotspots in cimplicity 8.2 gas turbine screen (tp_5161_overview.cim). The hotspot objects are generator, breaker, flame, wheelspace, exhaust tag, vibration tag, gas and distillate.
By hotspot i mean that when i click on the particular object as mentioned above,
I should be able to go to that particular screen.
I achieved this but the problem i am facing is that i have multi unit screens.
For example when i click on the wheelspace portion of turbine on GT2, is should be able to go to GT2 wheelspace screen but it takes me to the GT1 Wheelspace screen instead of GT2.
And always the point control panel shows the G1. ..... instead of G2. ....
Can anyone please tell how to implement this script in Navigation bar. What i am thinking is that navigation bar is not able to pull the UNIT name from the overlay screen which appears on clicking the hotspot.
I need a script for navigation bar G1, G2 G3 etc tabs to pull the unit name after hotspot is clicked.
Any help will be grealtly appreciated.
I am implementing hotspots in cimplicity 8.2 gas turbine screen (tp_5161_overview.cim). The hotspot objects are generator, breaker, flame, wheelspace, exhaust tag, vibration tag, gas and distillate.
By hotspot i mean that when i click on the particular object as mentioned above,
I should be able to go to that particular screen.
I achieved this but the problem i am facing is that i have multi unit screens.
For example when i click on the wheelspace portion of turbine on GT2, is should be able to go to GT2 wheelspace screen but it takes me to the GT1 Wheelspace screen instead of GT2.
And always the point control panel shows the G1. ..... instead of G2. ....
Can anyone please tell how to implement this script in Navigation bar. What i am thinking is that navigation bar is not able to pull the UNIT name from the overlay screen which appears on clicking the hotspot.
I need a script for navigation bar G1, G2 G3 etc tabs to pull the unit name after hotspot is clicked.
Any help will be grealtly appreciated.
↧
Memory Leak on QuickPanelView
Not really sure where i should post this.
i am having a problem with a memory leak when i run a script for showing the approximate finish time for production run. what seems strange is that the memory increases about every 5 minutes or so and by 4 kb incriments. it goes up about 20 to 100kb and then stops. the memory increases until i get a memory error. i am using Poficy ME 6.0 build 5005
this is the script and it is run on a 5 second timer only when the main panel is open (becouse the line speeds up and down.) the timer bit and the cpm (Cans Per Minute) come from my plc. if anyone has any ideas as to why this is happening or better yet how to correct it i would greatly appreciate it.
if CansPerMinute.value >0 then
AddedTimeToClockForRun.value = (((TotalCanstoRun.value-NumGoodCansRan.Value) / CansPerMinute.value)* 60)
new_daychange.Value = (AddedTimeToClockForRun.value/86400)
set_clock.value = true
end if
IF set_clock.value = true then
new_seconds.Value=dateadd ("S",AddedTimeToClockForRun.value,Now)
new_minutes.value=dateadd ("N",new_minuteschange.value,new_seconds.Value)
new_hours.value=dateadd ("H",new_hourschange.value,new_minutes.VALUE)
new_time.value=right(new_hours.value,11)
END IF
IF set_clock.Value = true THEN
new_day.value=dateadd ("D",new_daychange.value,new_hours.value )
new_month.value=dateadd ("M",new_monthchange.value,new_day.VALUE)
new_year.value=dateadd ("YYYY",new_yearchange.value,new_month.VALUE)
new_date.value=Left(new_year.value,10)
END IF
set_clock.value = false
i am having a problem with a memory leak when i run a script for showing the approximate finish time for production run. what seems strange is that the memory increases about every 5 minutes or so and by 4 kb incriments. it goes up about 20 to 100kb and then stops. the memory increases until i get a memory error. i am using Poficy ME 6.0 build 5005
this is the script and it is run on a 5 second timer only when the main panel is open (becouse the line speeds up and down.) the timer bit and the cpm (Cans Per Minute) come from my plc. if anyone has any ideas as to why this is happening or better yet how to correct it i would greatly appreciate it.
if CansPerMinute.value >0 then
AddedTimeToClockForRun.value = (((TotalCanstoRun.value-NumGoodCansRan.Value) / CansPerMinute.value)* 60)
new_daychange.Value = (AddedTimeToClockForRun.value/86400)
set_clock.value = true
end if
IF set_clock.value = true then
new_seconds.Value=dateadd ("S",AddedTimeToClockForRun.value,Now)
new_minutes.value=dateadd ("N",new_minuteschange.value,new_seconds.Value)
new_hours.value=dateadd ("H",new_hourschange.value,new_minutes.VALUE)
new_time.value=right(new_hours.value,11)
END IF
IF set_clock.Value = true THEN
new_day.value=dateadd ("D",new_daychange.value,new_hours.value )
new_month.value=dateadd ("M",new_monthchange.value,new_day.VALUE)
new_year.value=dateadd ("YYYY",new_yearchange.value,new_month.VALUE)
new_date.value=Left(new_year.value,10)
END IF
set_clock.value = false
↧
↧
Memory Leak on QuickPanelView
i am having a problem with a memory leak when i run a script for showing the approximate finish time for production run. what seems strange is that the memory increases about every 5 minutes or so and by 4 kb incriments. it goes up about 20 to 100kb and then stops. the memory increases until i get a memory error. i am using Poficy ME 6.0 build 5005
this is the script and it is run on a 5 second timer only when the main panel is open (becouse the line speeds up and down.) the timer bit and the cpm (Cans Per Minute) come from my plc. if anyone has any ideas as to why this is happening or better yet how to correct it i would greatly appreciate it.
if CansPerMinute.value >0 then
AddedTimeToClockForRun.value = (((TotalCanstoRun.value-NumGoodCansRan.Value) / CansPerMinute.value)* 60)
new_daychange.Value = (AddedTimeToClockForRun.value/86400)
set_clock.value = true
end if
IF set_clock.value = true then
new_seconds.Value=dateadd ("S",AddedTimeToClockForRun.value,Now)
new_minutes.value=dateadd ("N",new_minuteschange.value,new_seconds.Value)
new_hours.value=dateadd ("H",new_hourschange.value,new_minutes.VALUE)
new_time.value=right(new_hours.value,11)
END IF
IF set_clock.Value = true THEN
new_day.value=dateadd ("D",new_daychange.value,new_hours.value )
new_month.value=dateadd ("M",new_monthchange.value,new_day.VALUE)
new_year.value=dateadd ("YYYY",new_yearchange.value,new_month.VALUE)
new_date.value=Left(new_year.value,10)
END IF
set_clock.value = false
this is the script and it is run on a 5 second timer only when the main panel is open (becouse the line speeds up and down.) the timer bit and the cpm (Cans Per Minute) come from my plc. if anyone has any ideas as to why this is happening or better yet how to correct it i would greatly appreciate it.
if CansPerMinute.value >0 then
AddedTimeToClockForRun.value = (((TotalCanstoRun.value-NumGoodCansRan.Value) / CansPerMinute.value)* 60)
new_daychange.Value = (AddedTimeToClockForRun.value/86400)
set_clock.value = true
end if
IF set_clock.value = true then
new_seconds.Value=dateadd ("S",AddedTimeToClockForRun.value,Now)
new_minutes.value=dateadd ("N",new_minuteschange.value,new_seconds.Value)
new_hours.value=dateadd ("H",new_hourschange.value,new_minutes.VALUE)
new_time.value=right(new_hours.value,11)
END IF
IF set_clock.Value = true THEN
new_day.value=dateadd ("D",new_daychange.value,new_hours.value )
new_month.value=dateadd ("M",new_monthchange.value,new_day.VALUE)
new_year.value=dateadd ("YYYY",new_yearchange.value,new_month.VALUE)
new_date.value=Left(new_year.value,10)
END IF
set_clock.value = false
↧
Remote Database Manager I/O addr
Hi everyone!
I have a weird problem and I don't know if it's a problem of Nodes or Database Manager...
I have an iFIX Server that is configured to an OPC Server, reads values in his Database Manager and everything ok...
I also have an iFIX Client, that opens Remote Database Manager, select the remote Node, recives the Blocks from the Server, but the fields "I/O addr" are empty and I can't read no value of any Block.
(If I export the Client Database Manager, it has the Address fields in the CSV file)
Is it normal that iFIX hides the fields of the Address when it reads from a Server? Can anybody give any advise of what is happening?
Thanks you all!
I have a weird problem and I don't know if it's a problem of Nodes or Database Manager...
I have an iFIX Server that is configured to an OPC Server, reads values in his Database Manager and everything ok...
I also have an iFIX Client, that opens Remote Database Manager, select the remote Node, recives the Blocks from the Server, but the fields "I/O addr" are empty and I can't read no value of any Block.
(If I export the Client Database Manager, it has the Address fields in the CSV file)
Is it normal that iFIX hides the fields of the Address when it reads from a Server? Can anybody give any advise of what is happening?
Thanks you all!
↧
Time to update your Proficy Machine Edition.
Start here: PME Update Links
PME 7.50 SIM 6 just added 06/14/2013.
:confused: :) :rolleyes: :cool: :D
Slow day! :p
PME 7.50 SIM 6 just added 06/14/2013.
:confused: :) :rolleyes: :cool: :D
Slow day! :p
↧