Issue
Nothing happens when starting the OGC editor
Product Line
TAC Vista
Environment
- Vista Server
- Vista Workstation
Cause
The issue is with data execution prevention (DEP) not allowing the tacdraw application to run.
Resolution
If DEP is not required on your system follow these steps:
- Go to Control Panel > System > Advanced > Performance Settings > Data Execution Prevention
- Choose "Turn on DEP for essential Windows programs and services only"
- Reboot the computer and the editor should launch like normal.
If DEP is required on your system follow these steps:
- Go to Control Panel > System > Advanced > Performance Settings > Data Execution Prevention
- Choose "Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select"
- Then click the add button and navigate to:
- For Vista 5.1.4 and up:
C:\Program Files\Schneider Electric\TAC Vista 5.1.4 and choose the tacdraw.exe file. - For Vista 5.1.3 and prior:
C:\Program Files\TAC\TAC Vista 5.1.X and choose the tacdraw.exe file.
- For Vista 5.1.4 and up:
- Reboot the computer and the editor should launch like normal.
