PcVue miscellaneous
[KB1167] Secure PcVue Mail Sender for O365
Applies to: PcVue 11.2 onwards Summary: Starting October 1, 2022, Microsoft did strengthen authentication for access to Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) email accounts by making combined enrollment, also called […]
[KB1150] How to do bit shifting with long integers
Applies to: PcVue 10.0 SP2 onwards Summary: This article explains how to extract bits from a word using an expression. Especially for very long words. Details: We always recommend using […]
[KB1110] PcVue handle leak due to another software
Applies to: PcVue all versions Summary: PcVue handle leak due to a USB key sharing software. Details: Using USB Network Gate software version 9.1.2306 on the PC where PcVue […]
[KB1066] SMS sending
Applies to: PcVue 11.2 update 5 and PcVue 12. Summary: The following Modems have been validated for use with PcVue to generate SMS messages. MULTITECH MTC-G3-B08: (obsolete) Type – GPRS-SMS OS […]
[KB1052] Secure PcVue Mail Sender for Gmail
Applies to: PcVue 11.2 onwards Summary: This article explains how to configure Gmail account to send email from smtp.gmail.com with PcVue. Details: Secure PcVue Mail Sender for Gmail Introduction A less […]
[KB862] VARIABLE SUBSCRIPTION TIMEOUT FAQ
Applies to: PcVue all versions Summary: Variable subscription time-out FAQ. Sample of warning message: 2021/09/16,19:05:38.547,3,W,,6208,,18,Variable TEST.TEST_MANUAL product by STATIONB – Timeout= 200s, no response from subscribe request Originator: DL Since […]
[KB789] Automatic Broadcast of cron.dat
Applies to: PcVue 10.0 SP2 Update 26019, PcVue 11 Update 6058, PcVue 11.1 Update 6009 onwards Summary: Activate automatic broadcast of cron.dat. Details: Before the above listed versions, in order […]
[KB723] How to adjust the thread watchdog timeouts
Applies to: PcVue 8.10 and later Summary: How to adjust the thread watchdog timeouts. Details: Modification are made in PARAM.DAT, to the following lines: WATCHDOGMAIN,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 WATCHDOGMAINWARNING,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 WATCHDOGTHREAD,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 WATCHDOGTHREADWARNING,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 The timeouts […]
[KB721] Workaround for VBA related handle leak
Applies to: PcVue 10.0 sp1 update (10.0.16061), 10.0 sp2 update (10.0.26008), 11.0 update (11.0.06032.9123) and later. Related articles: KB495 Summary: There is a handle leak from VBA (whether you use VBA […]
[KB686] The Dynamic Busbar Coloring Add-on
Applies to: PcVue 11 onward. This article and its attachments were last updated for version 1.2 of the Add-on. Summary: The Topology Engine add-on is designed for dynamic coloring of […]
[KB649] How to print multiple lines with PcVue
Applies to: PcVue version 10.0 SP1 onwards Summary: This article describes how to print multiple lines on the same page. For example, using this configuration, you can select several lines of a […]
[KB319] User cannot change his password
Applies to: PcVue versions 8.00 and 8.10. Summary: The User Rights are in Advanced Security Strategy mode (21CFR11). You are administrator and you create a new user. Then you log […]
[KB313] How to restart a PcVue project – svrestart.exe
Applies to:PcVue version 7.00 onwards Summary:This article describes how to restart a PcVue project by using the executable “SvRestart.exe”. An attached project, made with version 8.2 of PcVue, purposes 3 […]
[KB284] How to mask PcVue Main window
Applies to: PcVue version 8.2 onwards. Summary: How to hide the PcVue main window (workspace). Details: This is a sample project which explain how to hide / show the PcVue […]
[KB240] ActiveX Registration
Applies to: PcVue all versions with support for Windows 95, 98 2000, NT and XP. Summary: This article explains how to register and de-register an ActiveX control in Microsoft Windows […]
[KB236] Data flow control in VCR mode
Applies to: PcVue all versions. Summary: This article refers describes how you can configure the data flow when replaying events in VCR mode. Details: You can set the thresholds for stopping […]
[KB235] How often the system variable TIME is updated
Applies to: PcVue all versions. Summary: This article explains the manner in which the system variable TIME is updated for use in PcVue’s functions. Details: The PcVue variable TIME changes […]
[KB234] Time Zone Configuration with PcVue
Applies to: PcVue version 6.0x. Summary: This article describes how to configure a computer’s Time Zone to fix a problem of time difference between Real Time and Historical modes in […]
[KB233] Starting Sequence of PcVue
Applies to: PcVue version 6.10 onwards.While the basic content of this article remains valid, details may have changed since it was written. Summary: This article lists the sequence of processes […]
[KB229] Message 5246 and 5247: IMPORT
Applies to: PcVue all versions. Summary: This article explains how to you can create variables and actions with an external tool, then import your files when starting PcVue. Details: French […]
[KB228] How to Start a PcVue Project without Starting Communication
Applies to: PcVue all versions. Summary: This article explains how to start a project without starting the communication. Details: You can add an optional argument to the shortcut you use […]
[KB227] How to run PcVue in simulation mode
Applies to: PcVue version 7.20a onwards. Summary: When you run PcVue in simulation mode, the values of Database bit and register variables will vary automatically. Details: There are two ways […]
[KB225] Hidden & Read-only files in the Reference Project (Project Version Control)
Applies to: PcVue all versions. Summary: This article describes how to ensure that Hidden and Read-only files do not prevent copying of the Reference project from the local ‘Usr’ folder. […]
[KB218] Region mode with dual screen Matrox G550 graphics card
Applies to: PcVue vesrion 6.10 onwards. Summary: This article describes how to configure a Matrox G550 graphics card to use PcVue with 2 regions. Details: The Matrox G550 graphic card […]
[KB214] Key Detection Problem with Toshiba Notebooks
Applies to: PcVue all versions. This article contains obsolete references. Summary: This article describes how to handle a problem with detecting protection keys (dongles) on Toshiba notebook computers. Details: The […]
[KB213] How to find the Sentinel Driver Version Number
Applies to: PcVue all versions with support for Windows XP, 2000 and NT. Summary: This article explains how to find the version number of the Sentinel driver. Details: In Windows […]
[KB212] Compatibility of Protection Keys on a Single PC
Applies to: PcVue 7.20a. The basic content of this article may also be applicable to later versions of Pcvue although the detail may vary. Summary: This article describes tests of […]
[KB211] Closing PcVue windows without having access rights
Applies to: PcVue version 7.00 onwards. PlantVue. Summary: This article describes a workaround for a user to close a mimic window in the HMI when they do not have access […]
[KB208] Drawback with Anti-virus Programs
Applies to: PcVue all versions. Summary: This article explains how the variables loading can be slow due to anti-virus software running on the PC. Details: If your anti-virus software checks […]