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JobServer - Project Settings
The JobServer Project Settings dialog can be found by right-clicking on the JobServer icon in the Windows
system tray. These settings allow the operator to set up JobServer to individual preferences as well as particular
settings required by
MultiCam
. Some of the settings are not used by every
MultiCam
operator, and operators
can contact
MultiCam
Tech Support for answers if they are unsure about their requirements.
The Job History Database is used by all of the components of JobServer to record activity. When files are
executed, the file name, date, start time, completion time, total job time, and final outcome of the job are all
recorded in this database. Job completion, whether the job was cancelled or an error occurred, is recorded in this
file. The database is in the Microsoft Access MDB format. The complete job history can be permanently removed
by clicking on
Clear Job History
. When the database becomes very large and starts slowing down, operators can
run maintenance on the system by clicking on
Repair Database
.
Certain information, such as M Codes and other CNC- or HPGL-specific information, is stored in Project Files.
Operators can select a Project File from Program Settings. Creating a new file or changing values in an existing
file can be done by selecting
Settings
next to the project file name. More information on the Project settings is
provided in the MotionMechanic documentation.
File extensions that JobServer will consider as executable jobs are listed under the File Extension section. File
extensions and the corresponding languages are displayed. Using DNC, the operator can view the various job files
that correspond to the displayed file extensions on the display. HotWatch will only detect and run files
corresponding to the displayed file extensions. Operators must enter the appropriate file extensions in the
associated edit box for that language. Separating extensions with a space will specify multiple file extensions for a
given language. One type of language that needs explanation is Binary. When a job is sent to the controller with
the extension listed in the Binary box, the job is sent in binary format; therefore, no processing will be done with
the job before it is sent. This is useful for Raster jobs, which contain binary information.
For diagnostic reasons, the RS232 Data Capture options are provided. If one of the selection boxes is checked, a
file name will be requested, and the system will store data under that file name exclusively until the selection box
is unchecked. This procedure should only be used for diagnostic purposes. Because these capture routines are
capturing from and to a controller, the port must be available for these options to take effect. If the JobServer icon
has the red line through it, then the port is unavailable, which would prevent the operator from setting these
specific options.
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