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ETAP

PowerStation4.0

User Guide

Copyright 2001

Operation Technology, Inc.

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Chapter 2

Setup

This chapter describes how to install ETAP for stand-alone and network licenses.

System Requirementsfor ETAP include minimum and recommended settings. Installing ETAP PowerStation provides a step-by-step procedure for installing PowerStation,

PowerPlot, and the License Manager.

Configuring ODBCprovides detailed instructions on the successful installation of SQL Server and

Oracle drivers. SQL Server and Oracle require an advanced knowledge of Windows networking,

application installation, and a licensed copy of SQL Server or Oracle. Running PowerStationillustrates how to start the program after successful installation.

PowerStation Licensingdetails different forms of PowerStation Licensing, what they are used for,

how they operate, and which operating systems are required. License Manager Server describes the setup of a NetworkPowerStation Key.

ETAP License Manager Installation describes the installation of the ETAP License Manager for

network licensing of PowerStation.

ETAP License Manager Verification shows how to verify the ETAP License Manager installation.

Installation Maintenance (Uninstall) describes how to remove or modify the currently installed

version of PowerStation.

Removing ETAP License Managerdescribes how to uninstall the ETAP License Manager.

Installation of PowerPlotdescribes how to install the ETAP-PowerPlot relay coordination software.

System Optimizationdescribes the computer hardware, virtual memory file size, and ODBC DSN

buffer size requirements to increase the speed of PowerStation operation.

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Setup System Requirements

2.1 System Requirements

2.1.1 Minimum Hardware RequirementsYour computer must meet the following minimumhardware requirements to run PowerStation 4.0:

Intel Pentium II

128 MB of RAM

500 MB available hard disk space

1024 x 768 resolution

Parallel Port - Stand Alone Licensing only

CD ROM Drive Stand Alone Licensing only

Recommended PC Configuration

Intel Pentium IV or higher

512 MB of RAM

2 GB hard disk 21" monitor with 1024x768 resolution

Parallel Port - Stand Alone Licensing only

Microsoft

Windows

2000 Professional or XP Professional

Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher

2.1.2 Minimum Operating System & Software RequirementsYour computer must meet the following Operating System and software requirements to use

PowerStation 4.0:

Microsoft

Windows

98

SE (Second Edition) NT4.0 (Service Pack 6 or higher)

2000 (Service Pack 2)

Me

XP

Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher



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Setup Installing ETAP PowerStation

2.2 Installing ETAP PowerStationThis section describes the installation procedure for Windows 98 SE/Me/NT/2000/XP of PowerStation

using a Microsoft Access, SQL Server, or Oracle database. PowerStation provides all the necessary tools

to build and maintain the Microsoft Access databases used for your PowerStation projects. Other

database formats such as Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle require a separate license from the appropriate

software developer/distributor.

2.2.1 ETAP PowerStation 4.0This installation procedure assumes that your CD-ROM drive is designated as the D: drive. If this is not

the case, replace the letter Dwith the letter corresponding to the drive where your CD-ROM is located.

The same procedure is used to install ETAP PowerStation regardless of the licensing method (Stand

Alone or Network.)

To install PowerStation, close all applications and insert the PowerStation CD into your CD-ROM

drive. Make sure that the PowerStation 4.0 is selected from the ETAPInstaller program and press

INSTALL

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Another method for installing PowerStation without using the ETAPInstaller program is to click on the

Windows Toolbar Start button. Select Run; type: D:\SETUP.

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PowerStation installation will begin with the self-configuration of the Windows Installer Service as

shown in the following Dialog Box

On Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0 and Windows Me workstations, the InstallShield Wizard requires

a system reboot before the installation can continue. When prompted, press RESTART to reboot the

target computer.

The installation will then continue with this Welcome Dialog Box



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2.2.2 MDACPowerStation may require the installation of Microsoft Data Access Components 2.5 Service Pack2

(MDAC 2.5 SP2) and Microsoft Data Access Components 2.6 Service Pack1 (MDAC 2.6 SP1). The

setup program may skip the installation of MDAC 2.5 SP2 and MDAC 2.6 SP1 if the components are

already installed on the computer or if the specific operating system does not require them.

PowerStation automatically starts the installation of MDAC 2.5 SP2 if it is required.

PowerStation also starts the installation of MDAC 2.6 SP1 if necessary



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2.2.3 Detection of Installed Versions Of PowerStationThe PowerStation 4.0 Setup program can detect the following versions of ETAP PowerStation installed

on the target computer:

ETAP PowerStation 2.0.8

ETAP 3.0 Demo



The PowerStation 4.0 Setup program WILL NOT detect and process pre-released (Beta) versions of

PowerStation 4.0. These versions will have to be manually un-installed by using the Windows

Add/Remove Programs feature, before installing PowerStation 4.0.

By default, Setup marks previous installations of PowerStation for removal. You may de-select anyversion of PowerStation you want to retain. Otherwise, the previous installations will be removed before

the actual PowerStation 4.0 installation begins. It is recommended to select the Remove option during

this part of the installation, to completely remove previous versions of the ETAP PowerStation program

from the target computer. Library files from PowerStation 3.0.1 and 3.0.2 will not be deleted.



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2.2.4 ETAP PowerStation 4.0 License AgreementThe PowerStation installation continues once MDAC drivers are successfully installed. The installation

and use of ETAP PowerStation is governed by the terms and conditions of the ETAP PowerStation

License Grant and Agreement. These terms must be accepted before the installation can continue.

The InstallShield setup program also displays hardware and software requirements as well as other

useful information. Click Next to continue with the installation.



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Setup requests the name of a destination folder on your hard drive where you would like

PowerStation to be installed. The default destination folder is C:\ETAP 400\PowerStation. To

install the program in a different location, click on the Browse button and select or type a new

destination folder.

Following is an example of typical folders created by PowerStation:



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2.2.5 ETAP PowerStation 4.0 Setup TypeThe PowerStation 4.0 InstallShield Wizard allows the user to select from three different types of

installations that could be performed on the target computer.

TypicalThis is the standard (normal) installation of PowerStation. Select this option in most circumstances.

CompactThe Compact installation does not install the Library, Help, Documentation, and Example files. This

installation should be used only when very limited disk space is available.

Custom

This installation enables you to select the files you want to install onto your computer. For example, thisinstallation can be used to install only the ETAP License Manager 5.2.3 to your License Manager

Server. For details, see the ETAP License Managersection.

The installation program adds a PowerStation 4.0 shortcut to the Program Folder. By default, the

Setup program will create a Program Folder PowerStation 4.0, which could be renamed by the user.



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Setup reviews the selected components prior to installing them.

Select Next to begin the installation of ETAP PowerStation 4.0.



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2.2.6 PowerStation Library FileIf the installation directory chosen during the installation process of PowerStation contains a

PowerStation library with the name etaplib4.lib, the installation program will preserve the existing

PowerStation library.

The installation program renames the existing PowerStation library to OldETAP4.libbefore installing

the new library etaplib4.lib. If an OldETAP4.libalready exists on the target computer, the installation

program directs you to make a backup copy of the old file or move the old file into a different subfolder.

Otherwise, the installation program will overwrite the current OldETAP4.libby renaming the existingetaplib4.libto OldETAP4.lib.

2.2.7 Data Source Name RegistrationThe installation program automatically sets up and registers the ODBC Data Source Names (DSNs)

otiaccess, otisql, otireport, and oracle.

2.2.8 Registering Active X ComponentsThe Setup program automatically registers the following ActiveX components required for running with

PowerStation 4.0:

PVCombo.OCX

PVDateEdit.OCX

PVDT40.OCX

PVDT80.OCX

PVList.OCX

PVMask.OCX

PVNum.OCX

PVTimeOCX

The ActiveX components are copied into folder PVDT40 under the installation location.



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2.2.9 Installation CompletionWhen the PowerStation installation is completed, a program folder is created that includes a PowerStation

Program shortcut. For your convenient access, the Setup program also creates a PowerStation Program

shortcut on your desktop.

Upon completion, you need to restart your computer by selecting Yes, I want to restart my computer now

and then selecting Finish.

After System reboot, the PowerStation Setup program automatically prepares configuration

information for the Maintenance mode.



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Setup Configuring ODBC

2.3 Configuring ODBCA System Data Source Name (DSN) (versus a User DSN) gives any user logged into the computer access

to this driver, i.e., this driver is available to any person using this computer. By default, the PowerStation

setup program will configure and register all four system DSNs necessary to run PowerStation with

Microsoft Access (DSN "otiaccess" and otireport), SQL Server (DSN "otisql"), and Oracle (DSN "

otioracle") databases.

2.3.1 SQL Server DatabaseSQL Server requires a custom installation with information specific to your network and the SQL Server

setup. PowerStation requires you to already have SQL Server 6.5 or higher installed on your network.

Select ODBC Data Source (or ODBC 32-bit Administrator) from the Control Panel.

There are four fields to complete. These are the Data Source Name, Server, Language Name, and

Generate Stored Procedure for Prepared Statement fields. All other fields may use the default values

supplied by ODBC.

Data Source Nameis otisqlin all lower case letters.

Server: Specify the name of the server you will be using. Consult your network administrator or

SQL Server administrator for this information.

Language Name:(Default)unless your SQL Server administrator specifies otherwise.

Generate Stored Procedure for Prepared Statement:PowerStation runs at least four times faster if

selected.

SQL Server may require some system-dependent installation procedures. Contact your network

administrator or Operation Technology, Inc. for technical assistance.

2.3.2 Oracle DatabasePowerStation requires the Microsoft ODBC Driver for Oracle (version 2.00.006325), or Microsoft

ODBC for Oracle (version 2.573.4403.00) to work with Oracle databases. The Microsoft ODBC Driver

for Oracle will be copied onto your system and registered by default.

There are four fields to complete. They are the Data Source Name, DBQ, UserID, andUser Password

fields. All other fields may use the default values supplied by ODBC.

Data Source Nameis otioraclein all lower case letters.

DBQ: Specify the name of the Oracle database you will be connecting to. Consult your network or

Oracle administrator for this information.

UserID:This is your Oracle Logon ID. Consult your Oracle administrator for this information.

User Password: This is the password associated with your Oracle UserID. Consult your Oracle

administrator for this information.



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Setup Running PowerStation

2.4 Running PowerStationAfter PowerStation is installed and ODBC is installed and configured, you are ready to run PowerStation.

Place the OTI parallel printer port module (ETAP Security Hardware Key) directly onto your printer port

if you are using Stand Alone licensing. If you have a printer, connect your printer cable to the other side

of the module.

After you install PowerStation, you must restart (reboot) your computer prior to running PowerStation.

The restart is necessary so Windows can load the drivers associated with the printer port module provided

with PowerStation. If the computer is not restarted, PowerStation will not be able to read your printer

port module on the back of the computer or server.

If you are using a Network Key(one printer port module for your entire Local Area Network), refer to

the ETAP License Manager section, which pertains to the PowerStation License Manager setup

procedure.

To run PowerStation, click on the Start button, select Programs, then select the ETAP PowerStation 4.0

folder, and click on PowerStation 4.0.

The first time PowerStation is run, it requires you to type the CD-Keycode (in XXX-XXX-XXX format)

that comes with your PowerStation CD (PowerStation version 4.0. and higher).



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Setup PowerStation Licensing

2.5 PowerStation Licensing

2.5.1 Security Hardware KeyETAP PowerStation uses two different types of hardware keys to license the use of the software:

Stand-Alone Hardware Key Placed and resides on the back of your computer

Network Hardware Key Placed and resides on a License Manager Server

The two types of hardware keys look similar; however, the Network Hardware Keywill have a small

sticker that says Networkon it.

2.5.2 Stand-Alone Version of PowerStation LicensingA Stand-Alone Hardware Key is placed directly on the parallel port of the computer (Windows

98/Me/NT/2000/XP) that will be running the software. No installation is required other than

PowerStation itself; licensing for the computer will be done automatically by the Stand-Alone Hardware

Keyand software installed by the PowerStation setup program.

2.5.3 Network Version of PowerStation LicensingA Network Hardware Key requires a Windows NT/2000/XP Workstation or Server. Place theNetwork

Hardware Keyon the back of the computer/server designated to license PowerStation. This will be the

permanent location of the key, and as such should not be removed once it is operational. (The computers

obtaining permission to run PowerStation may be Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP.)

Installation on Windows NT/2000/XP requires that the installation be performed by a user account with

Windows NT Administrative privileges. The network installation can be done either with the License

Manager 5.2.3 Setup program provided on the PowerStation 4.0 CD-ROM, or can be launched from the

ETAPInstaller Program, or can be installed manually. In each case, the steps to be performed are the

same.



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Setup License Manager Server

2.6 License Manager ServerFor the purpose of running PowerStation, the computer containing the Network Hardware Keyis called

the License Manager Server. The License Manager Server needs to be ON and RUNNING to issue

authorization to run PowerStation. Each computer, running PowerStation (Windows

98/Me/NT/2000/XP), requests authorization from the License Manager Server via your LAN or WAN. If

the License Manager Server does not issue the requested authorization, PowerStation will NOT run.

The License Manager Server does not require the actual PowerStation software to be installed.

2.6.1 ETAP License Manager 5.2.3The ETAP License Manageris a Windows NT/2000/XP Workstation or Server program that assists the

Network Hardware Key in licensing the use of PowerStation. The Network Hardware Key provides

licensing of up to 254 simultaneous users of PowerStation via a local area network (LAN) and/or a wide

area network (WAN). The ETAP License Manager manages the administration of simultaneous

PowerStation users as set forth in the terms of your ETAP license agreement.

Proper operation of PowerStation requires the installation of the ETAP License Manager on the LicenseManager Server and the modification of the ETAPS.INI file on each PowerStation users computer.

The Network Hardware Key and the ETAP License Manageruse minimal processor time and do not

require more than 10MB of free disk space for proper operation. If the machine will also be used to run

PowerStation, make sure the machine meets the PowerStation minimum hardware requirements.



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Setup ETAP License Manager Installation

2.7 ETAP License Manager InstallationETAP PowerStation 4.0 or higher will use this method of installation. Earlier versions will use the

manual installation method described in detail in the following section. On the PowerStation CD, a

separate setup program is provided to install the ETAP License Manager. To install the License

Manager on Windows NT/2000/XP (WorkStation or Server), insert the PowerStation CD into your CD-

ROM drive and select ETAP License Manager 5.2.3 from the ETAP Installer Program, then pressINSTALL.

Another way to install the ETAP License Manager without the ETAPInstaller Programis to select

RUNfrom the STARTMenu, then Select Setup.exe in the folder LMSETUPon your PowerStation

CD.

Select OK; the ETAP License Managerinstallation procedure will begin.

PowerStation 4.0 CD includes two versions of the ETAP License Manager. Both versions are identical

with respect to functionality. The default ETAP License Manager utilizes the Windows NT/2000/XP

Named Pipes protocol commonly used in Microsoft network while the other ETAP License Manager

uses TCP/IP. Utilize the TCP/IP protocol if your network is Novell or if you do not use Named Pipes

services.



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The ETAP License Manager 5.2.3Setup program lets you select which License Manager you want to

install. However, it will copy both License Managers to Windows System folders in case you need to

change to the other License Manager later.

In order for the ETAP License Managerto work properly, Setup requires a system restart at the end of

the installation procedure.

Note that the ETAP License Manager setup program requires Windows NT/2000/XP to run. It does

NOT run on Windows 98/Me.



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2.7.1 Manual ETAP License Manager InstallationInstallation on Windows NT/2000/XP requires that the installation be performed by a user account with

Windows NT Administrative privileges. Use the manual installation only if the ETAP License Manager

Installation program did not successfully install the ETAP License Manager.

Note that you should substitute your Windows NT directory name (usually WINNT) whenever you see

'WINNT' in this document.

1. Logon with ADMINISTRATOR Privileges to the License Manager Server.

2. Copy, from the PowerStation CD, the entire contents of the directory

POWERSTN/ETAPKEY/WINNT/ into the WINNT/SYSTEM32/DRIVERS sub-directory.

This copy includes the following files:

DS1410D.SYS

DOWNTVDD.DLL

ETAPKEY.EXEREADKEY.TXT

3. Copy the two files ETAPSLM.EXE and /ETAPSLMT.EXE from the PowerStation CD folder

ETAP 400/PowerStation/LicMgr into the WINNT/SYSTEM32/DRIVERS sub-directory.

4. From the WINNT/SYSTEM32/DRIVERS sub-directory, run the file ETAPKEY.EXE.

5. Select Install ETAP Key from the ETAPKEY menu. Exit from ETAPKEY.

6. Go to the WINNT/SYSTEM32/DRIVERS sub-directory from an MS-DOS prompt.

7. If you have an earlier version of the ETAP License Manager installed on the License Manager

Server, continue with 8a; otherwise skip to 8b.

8. a. Type: etapslm remove (Removes ETAP License Manager), or etapslmt remove (for TCP/IP)

You should see a message that says: ETAPS Lic Mgr removed.

b. Type: etapslm install (Installs ETAP License Manager), or etapslmt install (for TCP/IP)

You should see a message that says: ETAPS Lic Mgr installed.

9. Reboot the License Manager Server.



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2.7.2 PowerStation Installation for Network LicensingFor each computer (Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP) that runs PowerStation, install PowerStation using the

Typical installation option. See the Installing ETAP section for details.

To run PowerStation, each user MUST be a registered user on the License Manager Server. As aminimum, each user must be a member of the Usersgroup on the License Manager Server. If you use

Domain administration as provided by the Windows NT Server, it is sufficient to add the Domain Users

group to the License Manager ServersUser Manager / Policies / User Rights / Access.

In addition, one modification needs to be made locally in order to receive permission to operate

PowerStation. This modification is done by updating the ETAPS.INI file, by specifying the location of

the Network License.

2.7.3 Updating ETAPS.INI FileEach computer, obtaining permission to operate PowerStation from the License Manager Server, must

update the INI file to indicate the location of the License Manager Server.

Run PowerStation once. The program will issue the following message:

Click on OK to close PowerStation. This procedure creates the ETAPS.INI file.

License Manager using Name Pipes

When License Manager using Name Pipes is installed, update the ETAPS.INI by the following steps:

Edit the C:\WINNT\ETAPS.INI (NT/2000) or C:\WINDOWS\ETAPS.INI (Windows 98/Me/XP)

file using Notepad or a similar text editor.

Modify the line that says: LM Server=

Insert the name of the License Manager Server. For example: LM Server=CpuName

This procedure will tell PowerStation where the ETAP License Manageris located. If you are running PowerStation directly on the License Manager Server, you need to modify this line

by typing a period after the equal sign: LM Server=.



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License Manager using TCP/IP

When License Manger using TCP/IP is installed, update the ETAPS.INI by the following steps:

Edit the C:\WINNT\ETAPS.INI (NT/2000) or C:\WINDOWS\ETAPS.INI (Windows 98/Me/XP)

file using Notepad or a similar text editor. Delete the line that says: LM Server=

Add the line LM TCP Server=

Insert the name of License Manager Server with domain information.For example: LM TCP Server=tcplm.oti.com

If you would like to use IP address instead, add the line LM Server IP=

Insert the IP address of the License Manager Server.

For example: LM Server IP=10.10.10.191

After the TCP Server or IP is set, you may configure to use a specific port by adding the line

LM Port=

Insert the port that you would like to use. For example LM Port=5000.

Please note that you have to change the port that the License Manager Server is using in order for this

setting to work.



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Setup ETAP License Manager Verification

2.8 ETAP License Manager Verification

2.8.1 Verifying ETAP License Manager InstallationAfter rebooting the License Manager Server, go to START/ SETTINGS/CONTROL PANEL /DEVICES

to verify that the ETAP License Manager is running. Find the entry DS1410Din the Device list box.The entry should show Started Automatic. If you cannot find DS1410D, you have not copied the files

from the PowerStation CD correctly or you have not run ETAPKEY.EXE properly.

Go to START/SETTINGS/CONTROL PANEL/SERVICES. Find the entry for ETAPS Lic Mgrin the

Service list box. If you cannot find ETAPS Lic Mgr, you have not installed ETAPSLM.EXE properly.

The ETAPS Lic Mgr entry should be Started or blank. If the status is blank, highlight the ETAPS Lic

Mgr entry and Startit.

2.8.2 Verifying ETAP License Manager OperationGo to START/PROGRAMS/ADMINISTRATIVE TOOLS/EVENT VIEWER to view the ETAP License

Manageroutput. Select Application from the Log menu to view the applications log. ETAP License

Manager logs all licensing events to the applications log.

When the ETAP License Manager starts, you will see three events in the log identified as Source ETAPS

LMService. The ETAP License Manager uses this source when it writes event information to the

applications log.

Select the first ETAP License Manager event. Double-click on the event to view the event detail

dialog. The message references error: 0. The error reference is not important. However, the message

following the error reference - ETAPS License Manager starting.... is important. The description

will read something like this:

The description for Event ID (0) in Source (Etaps LMService) could not be found. It contains thefollowing insertion string(s):

Etaps LMService error: 0, ETAPS License Manager starting

Close the event detail dialog and double-click the next ETAPS LMService message. You should see

a message indicating: ETAPSLM has detected a valid ETAP PowerStation security key.

Close the event detail dialog again and double-click the third ETAPS LMService message. You

should see a message indication similar to:

Key SN: 3087007744-345610626 Licensed to: Operation Technology, Inc. Version: 020000 Users: 5.

(Of course, your serial number, the licensee, version, and number of users will be specific to your

Network Hardware Key.)

You have now verified your ETAP License Manager is correctly installed and running properly. The

latest issue of ETAP License Manager is version 5.2.3.102601 and is intended to work with

PowerStation Rel 1.4.0 (Build 052197) or later (including PowerStation 2.0 and 3.0). PowerStation 4.0

and later requires version 5.2.3.102601. You can check your version of the ETAP License Manager by

viewing Properties in the file WINNT/SYSTEM32/DRIVERS/ETAPSLM.EXE. File version is displayed

at the top of the Version sheet. The build is listed under Item Name: Special Build Description.



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Setup ETAP License Manager Verification

2.8.3 Network License Manager TroubleshootingIf you get a message stating Could not find the Security Key, or Failed to Receive Authorization, verify

that the following statements are true:

The latest ETAP License Manageris installed.

Network Hardware Keyis installed on the License Manager Server.

The License Manager Server is turned on.

The License Manager Serverdoes have user permissions set correctly.

For Name Pipes:

LM Server= is in the ETAPS.INI file on the local computer and it has been modified to include

the location of the License Manager Server.

For TCP/IP:

LM TCP Server=

LM Server IP=

LM Port=

One of the above three lines is added to the ETAPS.INI file on the local computer and it has beenmodified to include the location of the License Manager Server.

The local computer and the License Manager Server are connected to the network.

If PowerStation is still not running, contact Operation Technology, Inc. technical support at:

(949) 462-0400 or [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Setup Installation Maintenance (Uninstall)

2.9 Installation Maintenance (Uninstall) Go to Start/Settings/Control Panel/Add Remove Programs. Locate PowerStation 4.0in the list

of the installed programs.

Click on the Add/Removebutton.

Select the type of maintenance installation you want.

ModifyThis is the default setting in the maintenance installation of PowerStation. Select this option to install

additional components or change the components you have selected in the previous installation.

Repair

The Repair installation re-installs the selected components of the previous installation. Both Repairand Modifyoptions will require that the PowerStation CD-ROM be inserted during the maintenance

installation.

RemoveThis option lets you remove all PowerStation files you have installed onto your computer. Select OKwhen asked whether you want to remove PowerStation 4.0completely.



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Setup Installation Maintenance (Uninstall)

Note that during the uninstall process you may be asked to remove the files installed as shared

files. Generally, it is recommended NOT to remove those files so possible disruption of other

applications is avoided.

Click on Finishafter uninstall is completed.



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Setup Removing ETAP License Manager

2.10 Removing ETAP License ManagerThere may be instances when you want to remove the ETAP License Manager from your system. For

example, if you wish to install a new version of the ETAP License Manager, you need to remove the

previous one first. The following procedure will remove the ETAP License Manager from your

Services list.

2.10.1 Removing ETAP License Manager Go to START/Settings/Control Panel/Add Remove Programs. Locate ETAP License Manager

5.2in the list of the installed programs (5.2 is the version of ETAP License Manager installed on your

system).

Click on the Add/Removebutton.

Note that during the uninstall process you may be asked to remove the files installed as shared files.

Generally, it is recommended NOT to remove those files to avoid possible disruption of other

applications.

To complete the uninstall, you will be asked to reboot the system



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Setup Removing ETAP License Manager

2.10.2 Removing ETAP License Manager Manually Logon to the computer designated as your License Manager Server. Use an account that has

Administrator privileges.

Ensure that no other users are currently using PowerStation; otherwise you may disrupt their activities

when you remove ETAP License Manager.

Go to START/Settings/Control Panel/Services. Locate Etaps Lic Mgr in the Services list and

check its status. If its status is Started, select Etaps Lic Mgr in the Services list and (with it

highlighted) select the Stop button with your mouse. In a few moments, Etaps Lic Mgr status will

change from Started to blank. Select Close and exit.

Locate the directory in which you had previously installed ETAPSLM.exe (usually

Winnt\System32\Drivers).

Open a DOS command prompt and change directory to C:\Winnt\System32\Drivers.

Issue the following command on the DOS prompt line:

Etapslm remove

You should receive the msg Etaps Lic Mgr removed.

The ETAP License Manageris now removed from your system.



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Setup Installing PowerPlot 2.5

2.11 Installing PowerPlot 2.5To install PowerPlot 2.5, close all applications and insert the PowerStation CD into your CD-ROM drive.

Make sure that the PowerPlot 2.5 is selected from the ETAPInstaller program and press INSTALL.

If you are installing PowerPlot in Windows NT, you need to have administrator privilege.

Choose the location where PowerPlot will be installed on your computer. If you are unsure of where to

install the program, keep the default setting and click on OK.



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Setup Installing PowerPlot 2.5

Press OK when the installation is completed.

For NT/2000/XP operating systems you need to restart your computer. For details regarding

PowerPlot Interface with PowerStation see the PowerPlot Interface chapter.



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Setup System Optimization

2.12 System OptimizationIf PowerStation takes a long time to load or save a project file (more than several minutes), you can

modify your system settings to optimize the speed of PowerStation.

There are several system attributes that control the speed at which PowerStation loads and processes a

project database.

2.12.1 CPU Speed of the ComputerWe recommend high-speed Pentium III or faster processors.

2.12.2 Size of RAM in the ComputerWe recommend a minimum of 128 MB of RAM. For very large network databases within PowerStation,

512 MB of RAM is recommended.

2.12.3 Virtual Memory File Size of the Operating SystemThis can be changed from the System icon in the Control Panel folder. We recommend 200 MB of virtual

memory.

Note that your Virtual Memory file is stored on your hard disk. Therefore, if you increase the size of this

file, it will use a proportional amount of space on your hard disk. You should consult your system

administrator before changing this setting.

Click on the Start button in the lower left-hand corner of your screen.

Select the Settings folder.

Select the Control Panel folder. This will open a window in which you will find the System icon.

The System Icon is Located in the Control Panel

Double-click on this icon to open the System Properties dialog.

Click on the Performance tab.



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Performance Tab in the System Properties Dialog Box

To change the size of your virtual memory, click on the Virtual Memory button.

Virtual Memory Settings

To set the size of your Virtual Memory, you will need to first look at how much hard disk space is

available.

If you have enough space, change the Initial Size and Maximum Size to 200 MB.

Click OK.

This will return you to the System Properties dialog box, where you click OK and are prompted to

restart your system. Once your system restarts, the virtual memory will be changed.



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2.12.4 ODBC DSN Buffer SizeThe Data Source Name (DSN) Buffer Size is the internal buffer, in kilobytes, that is used to transfer data

to and from PowerStation to the associated project database. The Microsoft Access default is 512;

however, PowerStation's otiaccess and otireport driver is defaulted to 4096. 4096 or larger should be

used for all Microsoft Access PowerStation databases.

Click on the Start button in the lower left-hand corner of your screen.

Select the Settings folder.

Select the Control Panel folder. This will open a window in which you will find the ODBC icon.

Double-click on this icon to open the ODBC Data Source Administrator.

ODBC Data Source Administrator

Click on the System DSN tab.

Select otiaccess and click on the Configure button. If the entry otiaccess is not present, run

PowerStation once and it will place it there. If otiaccess is still not present after running

PowerStation, then you need to add it in manually. Click on Add, type in otiaccess as the Data

Source Name, click on Options, and change the buffer size to 4096. Click on OK. (See instructions

below for details on changing the buffer size.)



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ODBC Microsoft Access 97 Setup

Click on the Options button. This will expand the ODBC Microsoft Access 97 Setup dialog box to show

the advanced options.

Advanced Options View of the ODBC Microsoft Access 97 Setup

The buffer size defaults to 512. Change this number to 4096 and select OK. This will return you to

the ODBC Data Source Administrator. Select OK.

2.12.5 ODBC DSN Page Timeout

The Data Source Name (DSN) Page Timeout specifies the period of time, in tenths of a second that anunused page of data remains in the buffer before being removed. The Microsoft Access default is 5, or

0.5 seconds. PowerStation projects are optimized for a setting of 5 when using Microsoft Access as the

project database.



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