How to open pdi files
Hi, I have received some Historian data like .pdi files. How can I open these files? Maybe by PI process book, but I don't know from where I can download this software. Many thanks!! edit: I have just...
View ArticleCan't restore arcive data after corrupt .ihc
Had my historian server have a corrupt .ihc file after a server restart- after i fixed that issue with copying the backup copy of the .ihc back into the server- the server will collect the realtime...
View ArticleMS VB Compile Error
Late last year i started updating a project to iFIX 5.1 workbench from desktop. all went well with little issues. this week i revisited that project and ran into an issue that wasnt there before. when...
View ArticleNewbie - dev. key capabilities / uses
Newbie questions... Any documentation or guidelines for capabilities of using development key remotely to make changes to IFIX running production equipment. I have seen many ebooks but not on using...
View ArticleGetFormNumeric positioned near Rect
I would like to have the "GetFormNumeric" form (see KB14244) placed near the Rectangle object in VB; however, I'm having problems with the screen size (logical, pixel, and/or percentage). I've read...
View ArticleWebview - Get session details
All, I was wondering if I can get webview session details through a Cimplicity script. Can i get the IP address or computer name from the client? Cheers!
View ArticleGoogle maps in ifix
Hello, I want to integrate google maps in ifix with zooming features and also navigation. Kindly advise the possible option... THanks in advance
View ArticleTrending Historical Data
Hello, I need a help in scripting regarding trend of historical Data as shown in the sample system. I want to add the tabs for "duration" i.e. to observe the data for 5 mins, 10 mins, etc. as well as...
View ArticleStartup Pictures
Hello, Is there any function to open a picture at specific co-ordinates at startup??. We are using four monitors for a single operating workstation. I need to open the headers and footers at startup...
View ArticleHow to connect iFIX with GE PAC8000 PLC?
Hi All.. Can any expert please tell me how to communicate between iFIX and GE PAC8000 PLC? I have used PAC8000 workbench for the logic building. Now I need to develop graphics in iFIX and link them...
View ArticleIs there any specifix IO driver for GE PAC8000 PLC?
Hi GE Forum members! This is the first time we are using PAC8000 PLC in conjunction with iFIX5.5 as HMI/SCADA. We are wondering if there is any specific IO driver required for iFIX communication with...
View Articleconvert from cimplicity 6.1 to cimplicity 8.2
Hi all, I have few .Cim files which are made in cimplicity 6.1 software. Now i have to convert those .cim files to cimplicity 8.2 software. I dont have the .gef project file. Kindly tell me how to...
View ArticleVirtual point storage in SCADA Cimplicity 6.10
On a SCADA Cimplicity 6.10 system I encounter the following problem: When a Cimplicity project is restarted, all the data from the virtual points is erased and brought back to a last known situation....
View Articlehow to open excel file by a button
Hi I have a very simple task. i want to open an excel file just by clicking the button on cimplicity 8.2 screen. Can someone share the script? Regards, mhs100
View Articlehow to convert unit from Metric to US
Hi all, I want to have one button on the tp_screen on cimplicity 8.2 win 7, by pressing of which will change the unit from Metric to US on all cimplicity screens present in that project. Please help...
View ArticleCan't get iFix 5.5 to run.
Hello, I have a relatively new install of iFix v 5.5 and it will not run. I am running Windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit Operating System. The problem seems to be very similar to the problem listed in this...
View ArticleLooking for 64 bit version of ihuapi.dll
Hi, does anybody know where I can find/get the 64 bit version of the iHistorian User API dll (ihuapi.dll) for iHistorian 4.5 64 bit? A rapid response (download link) would be appreciated. Thanks! Jürgen
View ArticleHistorian problems when combining 2 IO servers into 1 with a different node...
I have a server node named SCADA12 and a server node named SCADA21. Both of these servers have IO drivers, databases, and iFix graphic screens. I will be combining these two nodes into 1 server called...
View ArticleAlarm Summary
Hello, Do any one have idea regarding Time In and Time Last column of alarm summary object?? Please let me know Thanks in advance...
View ArticleWin7 Professional & Cimplicity 8.2
Hello, We're trying to install Cimplicity 8.2 in a Windows 7 Professional (Spanish). We install DotNet 4.0 and then when we try to install Cimplicity Server, a message box appears displaying the...
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