Sigma 4.04 and 4.05 Sites Compatibility

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Issue

Can a Sigma 4.05 site be run using a Sigma 4.04 database?
Can a Sigma 4.04 site be run using a Sigma 4.05 database?

Product Line

Satchwell BAS & Sigma

Environment

• Sigma version 4.04
• Sigma version 4.05

Cause

This issue arises when there is a mismatch between the site version and the engineer’s laptop database version:

• The site is running Sigma 4.04, but the engineer's laptop has a Sigma 4.05 database.
• The site is running Sigma 4.05, but the engineer's laptop has a Sigma 4.04 database.

Resolution

There are two recommended options to address this compatibility issue:

Option 1: Use VMware

• Install the Sigma database version that matches the site requirements within a VMware environment.
• Advantages:
  • Easier to implement
  • More secure and reliable
  • Avoids manual file manipulation

Option 2: Manual File Transfer

If VMware is not an option, you can manually transfer specific files between databases:

Common Files Between Sigma 4.04 and 4.05:

• index.rec
• indexex.rec
• index.bin
• pntfle.rec

Scenario A: Using a Sigma 4.05 Database in a Sigma 4.04 Site

• Create pointer.bin files using SigmaX.
• Manually recreate node files and other necessary configurations.

Scenario B: Using a Sigma 4.04 Database in a Sigma 4.05 Site

• Upgrade the devicecnf.rec file from the site.
• Ensure only the following files are copied back to the site Sigma database:
  • index.rec
  • indexex.rec
  • index.bin
  • pntfle.rec

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Additional Notes

• SigmaX 6.02 is compatible with both Sigma 4.04 and 4.05 databases.
• Always exercise caution when updating or transferring database files to avoid data corruption or compatibility issues.