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File Converter gets empty

File Converter can get empty if the disk space gets full or if the server shuts down unexpectedly. File Converter stores backup files each day so it is a simple task to restore last configuration.. C…

Ragnar Tryggvason
Updated by Ragnar Tryggvason

Update header - new sensors added to the data file

If the logger output table changes for a.DAT file you must update the Header in db.robot.c to add the new columns to the database. The changes can be any of the following: Column(s) added to the data…

Ragnar Tryggvason
Updated by Ragnar Tryggvason

Import modified or historical data

To import old historical data into the database, it is possible to do so manually. Data Import can also update/modify the data in the database (if incorrect data has been imported). The procedure is…

Ragnar Tryggvason
Updated by Ragnar Tryggvason

The VI Not Executable

After installing Vista Data Vision the db.robot.c gives an error message: “The VI is not executable. The full development version of LabVIEW is required to fix the errors” To fix the problem you must…

Ragnar Tryggvason
Updated by Ragnar Tryggvason

Email subject contains information from the mail server

Problem : When receiving emails from Vista Data Vision the email subject contains information from the Mail Server above the VDV Subject. Solution : Open db.robot.c -> Edit -> Mail Server Setup and c…

Ragnar Tryggvason
Updated by Ragnar Tryggvason

Webcam not importing pictures

If db.web.browser is not importing pictures for a webcam it is most likely that the pictures are on a network drive and db.web.browser is configured to run as a service. What is needed to do is to co…

Ragnar Tryggvason
Updated by Ragnar Tryggvason

How to configure Text Message Service

It is simple to configure VDV to send Text Messages using a Email to Text Message Service. This article explains how to configure local VDV systems to send alarms as text messages using Email-to-SMS…

Ragnar Tryggvason
Updated by Ragnar Tryggvason

Run tasks minimized

VDV runs multiple tasks on the server. This shows how the tasks can be minimized to reduce interruptions when working on the server. When this task is created by Vista Data Vision it is not possible…

Ragnar Tryggvason
Updated by Ragnar Tryggvason

Units

Units are split into different Unit Types, select the appropriate Type and then select the Unit, press Select when done. Units are given to variables so users have better overview of their data. They…

Ólafur Haukur Pétursson
Updated by Ólafur Haukur Pétursson

System Requirements

Requirements for VDV depends on the size of the system. Contact VDV Support for more details if needed.. Operating System : Windows Server 2019 RAM : 8 GB or more. CPU : 2 CPU Cores or more Hard Disk…

Ragnar Tryggvason
Updated by Ragnar Tryggvason

Backing up VDV

Backing up VDV is highly recommended for all local instances of VDV. With a backup, you can restore the system in the event of hardware failure.. Back up the whole Vista Data Vision folder (default l…

Ragnar Tryggvason
Updated by Ragnar Tryggvason

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