Connection Problems with Romer WinRDS caused by PowerINSPECT betas 1500 to 1560

PWI000079

Context

this document applies to :

  1. PowerINSPECT 2000 and
  2. PowerINSPECT Betas 1500 to 1560

Gripe no 660

Summary

PowerINSPECT Beta versions 1500 to 1560 incorrectly installed the registry key for the WinRDS ArmData program to set up the WinRDS connection DLLs. This will prevent WinRDS connecting in all subsequent versions- such as PowerINSPECT 2.001. The solution is to uninstall the pre-1570 betas and re-run the ArmData program.

Description

The WinRDS ArmData program gets incorrect settings from PowerINSPECT betas from 1500 to 1560.  PowerINSPECT Beta versions 1500 to 1560 will not work properly with WinRDS.  Subsequent PowerINSPECT versions- such as 2.001- will not work correctly either because this setting interferes with them.

Problem cause

PowerINSPECT Beta versions 1500 to 1560 incorrectly installed the registry key for the WinRDS ArmData program to set up the WinRDS connection DLLs. This interferes with the ArmData program in such a way that any bad key will prevent subsequent keys being read and those installations being updated. The result is that the WinRDS ArmData program will not work correctly for PI CNC release for 1570 onwards on any PC with a pre-1570 beta installed on it. The solution is to uninstall the pre-1570 betas and re-run the ArmData program.

Solution/Workaround

The solution is to uninstall the pre-1570 betas and re-run the ArmData program.