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If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions about our documentation, send them to the following email address: [email protected] Table of Contents Batch Execution 5.6 New Features .................................................................................................. 1 Batch Service Provider ................................................................................................................. 1 Installing Proficy Host ............................................................................................................... 1 Installing the Batch Service Provider ........................................................................................ 2 Configuring the Proficy SOA Server Certificate ........................................................................ 3 New Master Process Cell Field for Shared Units ......................................................................... 3 New Options for Batch Configuration ........................................................................................... 3 Enhancements to ActiveX Controls .............................................................................................. 4 VBIS Enhancements .................................................................................................................... 4 Database Table Modifications ...................................................................................................... 4 Batch Execution 5.6 Release Notes ................................................................................................. 4 Important Information for Windows Users .................................................................................... 5 Windows Firewall Exceptions ................................................................................................... 5 Using DCOM with Proficy Products, if the Windows Firewall is Enabled ................................. 5 Updating DCOM Settings ......................................................................................................... 6 Using Simple File Sharing ........................................................................................................ 6 Viewing the Proficy License Viewer .......................................................................................... 7 Using the Event Viewer ............................................................................................................ 7 Registering Services ................................................................................................................. 7 If You Are a First Time User... ...................................................................................................... 7 Run in Demo Mode to Experiment with Batch Projects First.................................................... 7 Use the WorkInstruction (EWI) Demo Project to Learn About WorkInstruction Features ........ 7 For iFIX Users Using Batch Execution for the First Time, Read This... ................................... 8 Unsupported Items and Recommendations ................................................................................. 8 Windows Server Domain Controllers ........................................................................................ 8 iii Important Product Information Large Fonts ............................................................................................................................... 8 Microsoft Access ....................................................................................................................... 8 Microsoft ODBC Driver for Oracle ............................................................................................ 8 DDE Simulator .......................................................................................................................... 8 Note to Users of Service Pack 1 for Batch 5.1 ............................................................................. 8 Note to Users of Service Pack 1 for Batch 5.0 ............................................................................. 9 Installation and Key Issues ........................................................................................................... 9 Installing as an Administrator ................................................................................................... 9 Installing on Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 ............................................................. 9 Passwords for Windows Server 2008 ....................................................................................... 9 Installing Batch Execution with a USB Key .............................................................................. 9 Recovering from an Improper USB Key Installation ............................................................... 10 Replacing Defective Keys ....................................................................................................... 10 Upgrade Notes............................................................................................................................ 11 Before You Upgrade or Reinstall... ......................................................................................... 11 Obtaining the Batch Serial Number Before an Upgrade ........................................................ 12 Upgrade Steps ........................................................................................................................ 12 Issues with the Batch Execution Uninstall .............................................................................. 12 Error Message after Batch Execution Uninstall ...................................................................... 13 Notes on Upgrading from Version 5.1 .................................................................................... 13 Notes on Upgrading from Version 4.6 .................................................................................... 13 Notes on Upgrading from Version 4.6 or Earlier .................................................................... 13 Notes on Upgrading from Version 4.1 and Earlier .................................................................. 14 Deleting .EXD Files Before Using Batch Execution For the First Time .................................. 14 Database Upgrade Scripts ..................................................................................................... 14 Restarting the Batch Execution Server After Upgrading or Reinstalling Batch Execution ..... 15 Updating Recipe Editor UNC Paths ........................................................................................ 15 If You Are Using SQL Server 2008 and Windows Authentication for DSN ................................ 15 iv Table Of Contents Troubleshooting Installation Issues, After Install ........................................................................ 16 Batch Execution WorkSpace Cannot Open Projects After Install .......................................... 16 WorkInstruction Editor Does not Start After Install ................................................................. 16 Batch Execution Entries Do Not Appear in Proficy iFIX WorkSpace Tree After Install .......... 17 EIB Server or Campaign Server Error Appears When the Batch Server is Configured to Run as a Service on Reboot ................................................................................................... 18 Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Issues ............................................................................... 18 Microsoft Windows XP Application Leaks .............................................................................. 18 Working with Campaign Manager .............................................................................................. 18 Limits to the Number of Batches to Schedule at One Time ................................................... 18 Limits to the Number of Batches on the Batch Server ........................................................... 19 Working with Other Proficy Products .......................................................................................... 19 Important: Switching Between the iFIX and Batch Execution Client Tasks ........................... 19 Using iFIX Security with the Campaign Manager ..................................................................