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The Knowledge Base is your Resource Center for everything Geo SCADA Expert; for New Release information, Download Links, Upgrade Notes and Strategies, MS Update Testing Results (Note updates), Version Compatibility and Operating System Compatibility There are many pages to help you with Geo SCADA Expert including Tools & Samples as well as links to find some other resources over the web.
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Latest Version - EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2023
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| 30 August 2024 |
New Certificate step-by-step guide for back to back Geo SCADA UA Client and Server connection setup. |
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| 29 June 2024 |
Downloads and File Hashes |
Added 2021, 2022 and 2023 Updates for June 2024. Note that software downloads now require a login. |
| 26 June 2024 |
Added document to guide VVX and SSO setup |
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| 23 May 2024 |
Downloads and File Hashes |
Added 2021, 2022 and 2023 Updates for March 2024 |
| 29 April 2024 |
Links to OPC UA Certificate info |
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| 26 April 2024 |
Link to new video |
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| 11 April 2024 |
Update the Import Spreadsheet Tool with more features. |
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| 25 March 2024 |
Added notes on these facilities |
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| 29 February 2024 |
Simple Voice and SMS Redirection (in Tools and Samples) |
Added a guide and samples to enable simple Voice and SMS alarm annunciation using the Twilio cloud service. |
| 14 February 2024 |
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Added 2023 Release |
| 13 February 2024 |
Downloads and File Hashes |
Added 2020, 2021 and 2022 December 2023 Releases |
| 21 December 2023 |
Concluded compatibility warning with Microsoft Windows Defender |
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| 15 December 2023 |
Added compatibility warning with Microsoft Windows Defender |
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| 11 October 2023 |
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Added 2020, 2021 and 2022 September 2023 Releases |
| 7 September 2023 |
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Added 2020, 2021 and 2022 July 2023 Releases |
| 23 August 2023 |
Added new guide to creating certificates for the OPC UA Driver. |
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| 19 June 2023 |
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| 12 April 2023 |
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Added 2020, 2021 and 2022 March 2023 Releases |
| 28 February 2023 |
Version 1f. Added installer pending reboot issue. Added notes on IPv6 and Reverse Proxy |
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| 9 February 2023 |
Changed VVX Troubleshooting guide. Version 1e. (Secondary Logon Service should be enabled) |
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| 7 February 2023 |
Added Virtual ViewX Troubleshooting Guide |
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| 31 January 2023 |
Significant update to this, includes help with the reverse proxy. |
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| 31 January 2023 |
Add TransferHistory tool (C# equivalent of ExportHistoryToTSV tool). |
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| 30 January 2023 |
Added details of incompatibility between Geo SCADA 2022 and December Microsoft Patches. Updated details of previous incompatibilities. |
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| 9 January 2023 |
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| 3 January 2023 |
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| 21 December 2022 |
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| 16 December 2022 |
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| 21 November 2022 |
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| 23 August 2022 |
Added a guide document to the current SCADAPack x70 and RemoteConnect configuration lifecycle. |
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| 5 August 2022 |
Added notes for creating an OPC UA client driver certificate |
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| 20 July 2022 |
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| 27 June 2022 |
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| June 2022 |
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| May 2022 |
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| 25 April 2022 |
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| 22 Mar 2022 |
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| 14 Jan 2022 |
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| 5 Jan 2022 |
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Added December release links Added monthly test results |
| 23 Nov 2021 | Microsoft Update Testing | Added monthly test results |
| 20 Nov 2021 | Downloads and File Hashes | Added October release links |
| 7 Oct 2021 | Downloads and File Hashes | Added September release links |
| 5 Oct 2021 | Geo SCADA Expert 2020 Known Issues | Add note to remind upgraders to install BOTH Server and VVX Server when a server originally has both installed |
| 8 Sep 2021 | Downloads, Known Issues and File Hashes | Added August release links |
| 6 Sep 2021 | This Home Page | Layout and links |
| 27 Aug 2021 | Microsoft Update Testing | Added monthly test results |
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Diagnosing Scripting Connection Errors
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Problem Reporting - Getting the Right Information
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Differences Between English Locales
Why Home Pages may not Display When User Logs On
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Download Required Flag not being Cleared After Download
Using the DNP3 Server Driver on a Redundant Server
ClearSCADA DNP3 Server not Sending Unsolicited Messages
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Configuration Download Process for SCADAPack E-Series Outstations
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DNP3 Driver Communication Statistics
Relating DNP3 Status Flags to OPC Qualities
Application Layer Timeouts Cause Communications Failures
Using TelePACE and ClearSCADA on a Single Port
Effects of RTU Clock Changes on Kingfisher Driver
Modbus RTU via Terminal Server
Modbus Dual Ethernet Communications
Understanding SNMP Points and Timeouts
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Connecting remotely to Vista machines using Performance Monitor
Why Should I Set my Outstation Clocks to use UTC time`
Configuring a MOXA Terminal Server for Serial Ports
Communications State - Failed (IO Timeout)
CurrentValue vs LoggedValue Property for Advanced Driver Points
Outstation State "Disconnected"
What are the possible outstation states`
Differences Between SCADAPack Modbus and Modbus
Incoming PSTN Call While Retry is Pending May Cause Connection to Remain Open
Handling Data Received with Timestamp in the Future
ODBC Query State Uninitialized, Quality Device Failure
Using CROB object between ClearSCADA and SCADAPack
Performance issues when connectivity is not available for Alarm Provider
SCADAPack x70 Integration with RemoteConnect
Realflo and ClearSCADA Cross-Compatibility
Outstation PSTN Connection Problems
Modbus Driver Polling Differences
Comtrol Rocketport Error "No Write in Progress"
DriverOPC Unknown Error 0x800401f3 (Invalid Class String)
Driver Log Translation in Vista
IEC60870-5-10x Point Quality Information
Determining Communications Response Time
Comms States for Advanced Drivers with PSTN Fallback
Connecting ClearSCADA to MicroLogix 1500 using DF1 via Serial Cable
Driver Log Translator Picker Utility
Creating a Certificate for the Geo SCADA OPC UA Client
Requirements for a Valid OPC UA Server Certificate
Application Connectivity
Configuring a Linked ODBC Table to MySQL
Supported Interface and Protocol Versions
Connect from SQLServer 2005 using Linked Servers
Connect to ClearSCADA Using OPC - OPC Protocol Details
Connecting to Autosol OPC Server
How to create the LinkedODBCTable from ClearSCADA Server Configuration to connect to MS SQL Server
Reporting
Matching Crystal Reports and ClearSCADA Versions
Crystal Reports not appearing as ClearSCADA Installation Option
Report not Displaying Correctly in ViewX
Errors When Generating Crystal Reports
Setting the Display Size of a Report in ViewX
Importing Crystal Report Definitions
Sending Crystal Reports to Users via Email
Multiple Columns in Crystal Reports
Creating a 32 Bit ODBC DSN for ClearSCADA on 64 Bit OS
Printing Crystal Reports on the Server
Printing Crystal Reports Using Logic
ClearSCADA says that Crystal Reports in not installed
Crystal Reports Removes Characters from Memo Fields
Localization
Tools & Samples
WebX
Broken Links WebX link after Upgrade
HTTPS Security Certificate Error Message
Impact from Microsoft Update for minimum certificate key length
Invalid Credentials when Connecting to WebX in ClearSCADA 2015 R1
Mimics, Alarms and Lists not displayed in WebX in ClearSCADA 2015
Server Error in 'WebX' Application
WebX Client Freezing During Navigation
WebX Mimics not Showing in Internet Explorer
Certificate Signing Requests and SSL Key Size
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Changing the text and favicon on the WebX tab in IE
Customize WebX Home Page Graphic
Customize WebX to Add or Remove Menu Items
Customize WebX to Remove Header or Footer
Disable the Unsecured WebX Port
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Generating Custom Alarms and Events
When do the Point Alarm Limits Get Processed
Control Failed Alarm not Clearing until Successful Control Action
Displaying a List of Disabled Alarms
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Excessive Event Journal Logging
Area of Interest Filtering of Events and Alarms
How queries are optimized and executed by ViewX
Recording an Alarm Response for Multiple Alarms
Enforce Alarm Acknowledge With Comment
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Redirect alarms with messages referring to other objects
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Changing Alarm Limit Does Not Immediately Raise an Alarm
Object Menu on Embedded Lists in ViewX and the Web Client
Trends, Historic Data and the Historian
Configuring Appropriate Event and Historic Cache Sizes
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Historic Compression Settings Seem to be Ignored
Unexpected Historic Database Logging
Display Progressive Trend As Bar Graph
Recovering from Lost or Damaged Archive Volumes
Viewing Archive Data in a Spreadsheet
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Adding Historic Data to Points
Importing History Using LoadDataValue and LoadDataFile
Finding large historic granules
Copying Historic data to third party applications like Excel
Memory Footprint of Unflushed Point Data In Memory
.Net API, Automation Interface and Web Interfaces (SOAP and XML)
Log File Generation with the .Net API
Introductions to the Server and Client Automation Interfaces
Using the Automation Interface from Perl
Using the Automation Interface with C(sharp)
Changing Alarm Limits via Automation Interface
Enable Historic Logging on a Point
Reading or Writing Object Properties in the Automation Interface
Resolving Automation Interface Connection Failures
Typical Automation Interface Errors
Using Automation Interface to Add or Modify Security
Using Automation Interface to Edit ST Program
Using SOAP interface to connect to ClearSCADA
Driver Development Kit (DDK)
Request Timeout and Request Timeout Extension for Advanced Drivers
SDK (Obsolete Software Development Kit)
Upgrading an SDK Driver to ClearSCADA 2007
Documenting Your Code with XML and Sandcastle
Raising Alarms in the DDK from the EXE
DDK Config and Data Attributes
Creating a Custom Aggregate Without Config Fields
Adding a Custom Aggregate to a DDK driver
System Architectures
Geo SCADA Mobile
Common Issues in ClearSCADA Mobile
HTTP Error 405 Method Not Allowed in ClearSCADA Mobile
Controlling a point in ClearSCADA mobile
ClearSCADA Mobile Operating System Support
Coexistence of IIS WebX and Mobile in ClearSCADA 2015 R1 and 2015 R2
General Configuration
Comparison of Methods to Transfer Point Data Between ClearSCADA Systems
Determining the Status of Control Actions
Hysteresis on Out of Range Limits
Comparison Between Internal Points, Database Variables and Parameters
2's Compliment, 16-bit Analog Scaling
Significant Change of None for Analog Points
CurrentValueFormatted Point Property
Maximum Object Depth and FullName Length
Dongle Field Exchange Utility Troubleshooting Notes
Update Error Code 4 - Could Not Update License
Update Error Code 121 - License Code Incompatible With Current Version
Update Error Code 17 - Could Not Update License
Update Error Code 102 - Could Not Update License
Update Error Code 141 - License code is onetime use
Comparison Between Logic and Scripting
Reading an Excel Spreadsheet using the ClearSCADA ODBC Driver
Calculating the Number of Database Objects
Older ClearSCADA Releases
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