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Open Discussion / Re: Best way to move a project from one version of AdvancedHMI to a newer version

« on: November 21, 2014, 09:38:02 PM »

Sprungmonkey,

I agree with you about the VB Power pack.  I used the rectangle around some buttons and that is when it crashed.  I didn't think it was that at first until you had the same problem.  So I feel a bit better now.  I thought it was a small VB code someone sent me for the RS422 communications.  That works great as well now.

I installed version 3.83 and basically started my screens from scratch.  It didn't take too long since I still had one version I was able to read the code and plug my tags in from that.  I took me about 5 hours to do them all again. 

As far as my issue with only able to run two screens, that is gone now.  I have three screens and switching back and forth is fast.  The only are that takes time is my initial start up.  It takes a while for all tags to initially update.

Thank you everyone who has helped and I hope this will help others.

Jim

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Open Discussion / Re: Best way to move a project from one version of AdvancedHMI to a newer version

« on: November 21, 2014, 03:17:04 PM »

Ok, will do.  Thanks.

If you are interested when I am finished with it I can send you a copy so you can see what I have done.

Jim

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Open Discussion / Re: Best way to move a project from one version of AdvancedHMI to a newer version

« on: November 21, 2014, 02:40:18 PM »

Archie,

I am just going to start from scratch with version 3.82.  It should go pretty fast since I know how it all works and I will have backups.  LOL.

Jim

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Open Discussion / Re: Best way to move a project from one version of AdvancedHMI to a newer version

« on: November 21, 2014, 02:08:48 PM »

Before you spend too much time on this, I think I found the porblem.  None of the Advanced HMI COntrols are in my toolbox.  The Advanced HMI communications are.  I will see if I can recover them.  Have no idea how they disappeared.

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Open Discussion / Re: Best way to move a project from one version of AdvancedHMI to a newer version

« on: November 21, 2014, 02:00:28 PM »

Similar errors to this came up 5 times with no code reference:
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Could not find type 'MfgControl.AdvancedHMI.BevelButtonDisplay'. Please make sure that the assembly that contains this type is referenced. If this type is a part of your development project, make sure that the project has been successfully built using settings for your current platform or Any CPU.     
     
Instances of this error (2) 
 
1.   There is no stack trace or error line information available for this error. 
 
 2.   There is no stack trace or error line information available for this error. 
 
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 This error came up for all the controls on my forms:
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The variable 'BasicButton19' is either undeclared or was never assigned.     Go to code 
     
Instances of this error (1) 
 
1.   AdvancedHMI Main Screen.Designer.vb Line:1208 Column:1   Show Call Stack 
 
at System.ComponentModel.Design.Serialization.CodeDomSerializerBase.Error(IDesignerSerializationManager manager, String exceptionText, String helpLink)
at System.ComponentModel.Design.Serialization.CodeDomSerializerBase.DeserializeExpression(IDesignerSerializationManager manager, String name, CodeExpression expression)
at System.ComponentModel.Design.Serialization.CodeDomSerializerBase.DeserializeExpression(IDesignerSerializationManager manager, String name, CodeExpression expression)
at System.ComponentModel.Design.Serialization.CodeDomSerializerBase.DeserializeStatement(IDesignerSerializationManager manager, CodeStatement statement) 
   
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The code refers to one line for that button but I copied a few of the lines here:

      Me.Controls.Add(Me.BasicButton19)
        Me.Controls.Add(Me.BasicButton20)
        Me.Controls.Add(Me.BasicButton17)
        Me.Controls.Add(Me.BasicButton18)
        Me.Controls.Add(Me.BasicButton15)
        Me.Controls.Add(Me.BasicButton16)

 
   
 

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Open Discussion / Re: Best way to move a project from one version of AdvancedHMI to a newer version

« on: November 21, 2014, 01:39:41 PM »

I have no idea what the heck happened.  Everything worked great yesterday.  This morning I added some VB code to RS422 communications and ran it.  It worked great including all of my controls.  Not a problem.

Then I wanted to clean up the HMI and placed some rectangles and a few labels and then went to run it and it came up with over a hundred errors.  They all had to do with the name configuration.  Now all my screens are blank.  Is there a way to recover from that or do I have to start from scratch?  ALl of the code and button information is in the code, it will not draw the buttons, etc on the form.  My second form crashed as well and I didn't even touch that one.  This was in 3.70.  I do have 3.61, 3.63, 3.7. 3.81 and 3.82 on my computer and at times I go to the newer versions but I still run mine in 3.70.  Is it possible since I opened 3.81 at some point that my computer feels that is the latest version and corrupt the earlier one?

I love the product and like I said the HMI I had workings was awesome.  Just not sure what the heck happened.

Jim

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Open Discussion / Re: Best way to move a project from one version of AdvancedHMI to a newer version

« on: November 20, 2014, 05:21:22 PM »

Thanks.  I may try that or just start over in 3.8.  It shouldn't take me too long to do what I need.  I have all week next week to play with it.

Jim

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Open Discussion / Re: Lcoking up or real slow when trying to add and open third form

« on: November 20, 2014, 05:19:13 PM »

Thank you for your help, I really appreciate it.  It has been over 15 years since I program an HMI in VB, Actually in VB4 and 6 was the last.

I tried that and still have the same issue.  When I initially open a third form it will take well over 30 seconds or longer to open.  The buttons are not updated with the PLC data.  When I press a button it does turn on the bit in the PLC but it stays on for well over 10 seconds then drops off.  After the form is open I can switch back and forth relatively fast but the buttons still react the same way.

Not sure if you have any other ideas or if you would need to see what I am doing.  For now, I will place all I need on two screens.

Jim

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Support Questions / Re: Problem with Controls Blinking/Flickering

« on: November 20, 2014, 02:37:45 PM »

I have a slight change in one of mine.  However, in mine, the PLC code may be doing it.   When I run the same PLC code with Factory Talk it doesn't happen.  Basically in my code the scan sees one rung true and another rung later changes the value so I see a slight flicker occasionally.  I am running a CompactLogix.

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Open Discussion / Lcoking up or real slow when trying to add and open third form

« on: November 20, 2014, 02:33:32 PM »

I have tried to add a third form in many different ways with no controls, very limited controls and a lot of controls.  The more controls the longer it takes to open, if it opens at all.  I have no problems with my main screen and my setup screen. 

Each screen (from) adds a new comm driver.  I am using control logix.  Is it possible it is opening a separate instance for each form and that is causing the issue?  If it is, is there a way to set up ONE instance in a global environment?  Any idea what the issue may be?

Jim

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Open Discussion / Re: Connect to MODBUS device through USB port

« on: November 20, 2014, 01:32:01 PM »

johwaa

Thanks, but I was looking for open source and not have to buy anything.

Jim

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Open Discussion / Re: Best way to move a project from one version of AdvancedHMI to a newer version

« on: November 20, 2014, 01:29:34 PM »

Archie,

I followed the steps you have listed and when I did it my two forms where blank.  All of my buttons and labels copied with the form but they were not ON the form.

I started with version 3.70 and now have 3.82 and it does not seem to work coping the files or adding them as you stated.

I also have another issue.  When I add a third form it seems to lock up on me or it takes about a minute to load the form.  Then when the form is loaded it takes a lengthy period of time to execute any button or task on that form.  I am doing quite a bit with the first two forms.  I am running a tool where I have two servos on it. I also have faults, auto mode and on my setup screen I have over 50 parameter setpoints.  Ideas?

Jim

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Open Discussion / Re: Connect to MODBUS device through USB port

« on: November 19, 2014, 11:42:03 AM »

I seen in this thread mentioning Modbus Ascii.  I have a tool that I need to communicate to via USB, Modbus Ascii.  Will the ModbusRTUCom work for this?  I have the commands for the unit.  I just need to know if this will work or do I actually have to have the Modbus addresses such as the 30000, 40000, etc.

Thanks,
Jim

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Support Questions / Control Logix Setting up comm and IO

« on: August 07, 2014, 07:50:12 PM »

Forgive me but I am new to this product and the forum.  Many years ago I used VB to develop an HMI and it worked great.  I am looking forward to getting this up and running.

My question is when I assign a tag to say a button or indicating light which attribute do I use?  On the button there is PLCAddressClick and PLCAddressVisible.  I place my tagname into the Click attribute as well as a light.  I do not see any changes in my PLC code or the HMI.

I have a CompactLogix L35E V20. I tried the EthernetIPforPLCSLCMicroCom as well as the EthernetIPforCLXCom.  I bet it is a simple problem I have but I cannot see what it is at the moment.

Thanks.

Jim