You may be wondering what all those extra programs are for that are in the QW50 directory. Typically you would only use the QW.EXE and QWAdmin modules. The additional modules were created to accomplish specific tasks. They can be used to create custom interfaces for QW 5 applications or Export QW 5 data to another format like Excel. Take a look through this list that has a brief overview of each module. You may just find a tool you were looking for. If you are not sure it is what you need just contact us and we would be happy to answer your questions.
Program | Description |
QW.exe | The main Quality Window program |
QWadd.exe | Tool to Add records to a QW 5 Application externally – QWScheduler and Scripting |
QWAdmin.exe | Used to create and maintain Quality Window applications, Rules, Popups, Security settings and Unit of Measure definitions |
QWAppl.exe | Used internally in QWAdmin |
QWGlobal.exe | Used internally in QWAdmin |
QWPopup.exe | Used internally in QWAdmin |
QWBackup.exe | Creates backups/archives of Quality Window applications |
QWCheck.exe | Checks and possibly repair Quality Window applications |
QWCheckForUpdates.exe | Checks for new versions of Quality Window |
QWConCom.exe | Used internally in QW5 |
QWDataClient.exe | Used in conjunction with QWDataServer (sold seperately) |
QWDataHubAppGen.exe | Used with QWDataHub(Sold Separately) to create QW 5 applications from QWDataHub sources |
QWDebug.exe | Used to trace and trap errors while an application is open |
QWFilePack.exe | Creates a Zip file containing all files associated with Quality Window applications |
QWFileSync.exe | Sync Quality Window data between two computer using the QW 5 Transaction Log file |
QWFileSyncAdmin.exe | Configuration utility for QWFileSync |
QWLaunchTray.exe | Configure and launches programs from System tray |
QWMerge.exe | Combines data from multiple Quality Window applications based on date and time |
QWReport.exe | Commandline reporting from Quality Window – run reports external for Quality Window – script/Batch files |
QWRS232.exe | Collects data via RS232 compliant devices and makes it avaialble to the Quality Window Add screen as default values |
QWRS232Admin.exe | Administration module for QWRS232 |
QWSchedule.exe | Define and run tasks unattended based on a schedule or events – can be used to collect automation data |
QWSQLWIZ.exe | Develop SQL statement to create an On-the-fly QW 5 application – this application, with the SQL Statement, can then be saved to be reused in the future |
QWSumStat.exe | Summary statistic reporting tool using multiple Quality Window applications to create custom outputs (HTML,Excel, PDF, HatChart) |
QWTrigger.exe | Counts time between two states for a value(PLC Address) the accumulated time is then used in QWScheduler for the duration of a downtime event |
QWUtilities.exe | Various utility programs (Export data, Move- Archive,Reorg-recalulate calculated and Popup variables and removes deleted records) |
QWVersion.exe | Compares and displays versions of Quality Window files installed vs shipped. Useful when troubleshooting and contacting Busitech Technical Support |
QWXLtoQW.exe | Imports Excel data and creates On-the-fly Quality Window application or appends to an exisiting application |
QWXML.exe | Used internally in QW5 |