Whether you are trying to collect data from a DDE IO server or from an OPC IO server, the task can be daunting in the initial stage trying to determine the proper format of the DDE/OPC addresses. You've already watched the eSchool lesson QWSchedule - Automating...
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Why am I getting a Date/Time Validation error when entering data in Quality Window?
When entering data in Quality Window the Date and Time must be greater than the date and time of the previous record and less than the current system date and time of the computer being used to enter the data. Possible reasons are: A bad Date/Time was entered manually...
How do I turn on Transaction logging and view the change log?
Transaction logging for a Quality Window application is activated using QWAdmin. QW stores this data in ASCII comma delimited format that matches the order and format of the variables as defined in QWAdmin. The current value of each variable is stored in this file...
How do I create a default value in Quality Window?
To create a default value when data is added in Quality Window, Input and Output files are defined using QWAdmin. In QWAdmin: Open the application template Highlight the variable for which you wish to create a default In the Input File field enter a meaningful...
How do I change the date/time formats in Quality Window?
To change the format in which the Date/Time are displayed on the Quality Window Logsheet, go to the Options menu and select Date/Time Fomats. Date formats available: YYYY-MM-DD MM-DD-YYYY DD-MM-YYYY Time formats available: HH:MM:SS (24 hour format) HH:MM:SS a/p (AM/PM...
Adding runtime Prompts to a filter statement
So you want to create a filter statement that will select specific data like a Batch, Lot, Run or Order number from a QW Application when you run a View. The process is quite simple. You can do it by clicking on the Filter Button on the Tool bar near the top of the...
How do I enter my Quality Window License number that I received?
If you were using Quality Window in trial mode (30 day free trial) and have purchased a full Quality Window 5 or 6 license then you must Register the license number in Quality Window. First you should understand there are two types of licenses available for...
Where do I find Quality Window Version and License information?
If you require Busitech technical support you should first locate the Version and Licensing information and have it handy when you either send an e-mail or call us directly. This information will help us provide you the quickest and most accurate solution to the...
Deploying Quality Window in a Terminal Server environment
The following is a list of recommendations on how one might deploy Quality Window for use in a Microsoft Terminal Server environment. Some of it may also apply to other systems such as Citrix. Quality Window would be installed on the Terminal Server using the...
Create Date or Time Variables
Although Quality Window allows for a Date and Time variable in V1 and V2, you can also add more Date and Time variables to your application as follows: For a Date variable, make sure the Type is Text, Length is 10 and for the property Units of Measure, enter:...
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