KB-27495: Executing a script after a certain time interval
Question: How can I set up a script to be executed after a certain time interval? Solution: To do so, follow these procedures: Insert a Timer Tag; Set the Enable…
Category: Elipse E3
KB-35928: Save() method at OnStopRunning event not working.
Question: At an application, Save() method is used on the DataFolder object’s OnStopRunning event to save a SetPoint’s content. However, when the computer unexpectedly shuts down, the SetPoint’s content is…
KB-30754: Opening E3Alarm whenever an alarm is activated.
Question: How can I configure the E3Alarm object to be opened when an alarm is activated? Solution: To do so, in the Viewer object, you must create a new event…
KB-36259: Retrieving the computer’s name.
Question: How can I retrieve the name of the computer running the application, at runtime? Solution: To do so, you must use the following script: Set WshNetwork = CreateObject(“WScript.Network”)MsgBox WshNetwork.ComputerName‘MsgBox…
KB-36190: Grouping text files.
Question: How can I group several TXT files into a single one? Solution: To do so, you must create a script to read each file’s content and store it in…
KB-32156: Using indexes and primary keys with Insert, Delete, and Update commands.
Question: What is the effect of using indexes and primary keys in Insert, Delete, and Update commands? Solution: When using an index or a primary key in the Insert command,…
KB-30117: Sending data via FTP in E3.
Question: How can I send data via FTP on E3? Solution: To do so, you must use the ftp command -s:filename. For more details, check the attached sample application developed…
KB-36193: Adding a pen to an E3Chart at runtime.
Question: How can I create an E3Chart‘s Query and Pen at runtime? Solution: To do so, you must write a script using AddQuery and AddPen methods. For more details, check…
KB-30149: Removing an animation from an object.
Question: How can I remove an animation from an object? Solution: To do so, right-click the object and select the Remove animation option.
KB-30851: Checking where a tag is being used.
Question: How can I check where a tag is being used in the application? Solution: To do so, you must use the E3 Studio’s search tool, which displays where a…