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RE: FactoryTalk View Studio SE V14 Alarm and Event Setup Embedded Variable InputName Thinks It's A Number

Posted By Johann Kotze Mar 22, 2026 08:44:51 PM
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HogueGregPLC, Yes, the syntax does exist for FactoryTalk View SE in the Event Message Editor. Which version of FactoryTalk View SE are you currently using. This capability was added in FactoryTalk Alarms and Events v6.31. See screenshots below. -------------------------------------------

RE: Studio 5000 PlantPAx – Combining Status Signals into Alarm/Trip Outputs

Posted By Johann Kotze Mar 22, 2026 08:31:00 PM
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Reference material for Process Boolean Logix Instruction PlantPAx Process Control Instructions PlantPAx Faceplates for Process Controller Instructions PlantPAx Control Strategies -------------------------------------------

RE: FACTORYTALK VIEW SE V16 (Localhost, NO Distribuited)

Posted By Johann Kotze Mar 17, 2026 01:55:10 PM
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John, For this type of issue, I recommend contacting Rockwell Automation Tech Support so they can review the system directly. Based on the description shared so far, there is not enough detail to clearly understand the sequence of actions taken or where the failure occurs. Please consider rewriting ...

RE: SQL Server LocalDB instance is not found.

Posted By Johann Kotze Mar 14, 2026 11:45:30 PM
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ID: QA77044 | Access Levels: TechConnect | FactoryTalk View: Changing the Microsoft ODBC driver version for SQL Server used by default ID: QA77047 | Access Levels: TechConnect | FactoryTalk View: Changing the LocalDB version used by default -------------------------------------------

RE: ACCESS TO MY HMI SERVER TAG FACTORYTALK VIEW SE V.16

Posted By Johann Kotze Mar 12, 2026 04:50:00 PM
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John, If HTTPS is not required in your system, it can be disabled directly using the FactoryTalk View SE Website Setup utility without disabling any FactoryTalk View components or Windows services. From the Website Setup tool, select the FactoryTalk View SE website, click Disable HTTPS, and restart ...

RE: ACCESS TO MY HMI SERVER TAG FACTORYTALK VIEW SE V.16

Posted By Johann Kotze Mar 12, 2026 02:09:38 PM
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Hi John, I have a few questions to help narrow this down. Have you applied the latest patch roll-up? ID: QA49264 | Patch Roll-up for CPR9 SRx When you installed FactoryTalk View v16, did you select the SSL option? If you selected SSL, did you configure a certificate and bind it to HTTPS? FactoryTalk ...

RE: Heads up: FTView SE String Reads via VBA have a couple issues

Posted By Johann Kotze Mar 11, 2026 09:43:00 AM
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JeremyM, I am not a VBA expert. This topic caught my interest, so I asked an AI tool to explore the question. You may find some of the suggestions below useful. How do I get raw bytes without unexpected preprocessing? Do not use STRING/STR_XX as a binary container for 0–255 byte data when reading ...

RE: FTView SE ver 15 - Setting up Datalogging using OBDC to SQL Express DB

Posted By Johann Kotze Mar 05, 2026 10:19:08 AM
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Some information that might also be of value. ID: QA77044 | Access Levels: TechConnect | FactoryTalk View: Changing the Microsoft ODBC driver version for SQL Server used by default ID: QA77047 | Access Levels: TechConnect | FactoryTalk View: Changing the LocalDB version used by default ---------- ...

RE: Reminder: Check your FactoryTalk installation by Feb 28, 2026!

Posted By Johann Kotze Feb 27, 2026 08:40:52 AM
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Absolute final reminder. February 28 is tomorrow and is the last day to verify and patch your systems. This notice was originally sent on February 2. -------------------------------------------

RE: PlantPAx Logical Organizer, Alarm Bread Crumbs, and Navigation Alarm Indicators

Posted By Johann Kotze Feb 23, 2026 10:25:07 AM
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Hi Ramakrishnan, To make sure I address your question correctly, please share more detail on what you are trying to achieve. Without that context, any response would be based on assumptions. In general, security is configured by area and role. If you want John Doe to have the Engineering role and ...

RE: Reminder: Check your FactoryTalk installation by Feb 28, 2026!

Posted By Johann Kotze Feb 23, 2026 07:52:06 AM
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Final reminder: February 28 is this weekend and this is the last week to verify and patch your systems. Originally posted on February 2. -------------------------------------------

RE: Reminder: Check your FactoryTalk installation by Feb 28, 2026!

Posted By Johann Kotze Feb 16, 2026 12:13:09 PM
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This affected versions is documented in: Product Notice PN1784 Technote BF31918 -------------------------------------------

RE: Reminder: Check your FactoryTalk installation by Feb 28, 2026!

Posted By Johann Kotze Feb 16, 2026 07:54:19 AM
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Friendly weekly reminder on this discussion. Originally posted on Feb 2. -------------------------------------------

RE: Reminder: Check your FactoryTalk installation by Feb 28, 2026!

Posted By Johann Kotze Feb 11, 2026 08:46:22 AM
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This applies to every machine with FactoryTalk Services Platform version 6.40 or 6.50 installed, FactoryTalk Alarms and Events version 6.40 or 6.50 installed, or both. -------------------------------------------

RE: Reminder: Check your FactoryTalk installation by Feb 28, 2026!

Posted By Johann Kotze Feb 09, 2026 07:48:11 AM
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Additional reminder on this discussion. Originally posted on Feb 2. -------------------------------------------

Reminder: Check your FactoryTalk installation by Feb 28, 2026!

Posted By Johann Kotze Feb 02, 2026 01:05:00 PM
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Hello everyone, We want to share a proactive reminder related to FactoryTalk system readiness for February 28, 2026. This is not a new issue. It is a known and previously addressed anomaly that can occur during non leap years if corrective action is not in place, or if a prior fix was removed. ...

RE: Disable FactoryTalk SE Client Login Popup

Posted By Johann Kotze Dec 17, 2025 12:34:38 AM
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Stewart We made a small enhancement in FactoryTalk View v15. What specific challenges or requirements does this feature or do these features aim to meet or resolve? In earlier versions of FactoryTalk View, uncontrolled screen transitions post-logout and the automatic appearance of the login ...

RE: FT View SE V15 Influx DB User and Connection

Posted By Johann Kotze Oct 21, 2025 07:47:00 AM
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To build on Phillip’s thread above: Phillip demonstrated how to connect to an external InfluxDB instance or an InfluxDB Cloud Serverless database. If you're intending to use the local InfluxDB that is installed with FactoryTalk View SE on the server, you’ll need to consult the online help documentation ...

RE: InfluxDB Embedded in FactoryTalk DataLogProPlus – Need Access Credentials for Web UI (Port 8086)

Posted By Johann Kotze Oct 17, 2025 11:10:12 AM
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Just to build on Xavier's response, please take note of the highlighted section. Once these steps are completed, you'll have access to the InfluxDB Web UI. -------------------------------------------

RE: TO UPDATE FTVIEW SE V.11 TO FTVIEW SE V.15 OPERATING SYSTEM WINDOWS 10

Posted By Johann Kotze Sep 09, 2025 09:42:00 AM
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Jhon Typically upgrade procedures are documented in FactoryTalk View Site Edition Installation Guide. -------------------------------------------