Server Side
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
System Requirements
Requirements for VDV depends on the size of the system. Contact VDV Support for more details if needed.. Operating System : Latest Windows Server RAM : 8 GB or more. CPU : 4 CPU Cores or more Hard Di…
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…
