Network connection Scanmax - Dimension

Setting up a network connection between Scanmax and DIMENSION
Network connection Scanmax - Dimension
A. NT-machine (NT 4.0 ServicePack 3 or higher):
1. Dimension Settings
• Start Programs Dimension Setup
• Enter the Scanmax directory in tab "General". Note: this must be the same
directory as in Step A.3.
• Scanmax: C:\DIMENSION\DATEN\TMP
Note: If HOLOS revision 1.6 or lower is installed on the same machine, then
the Scanmax path must be \DATEN\TMP.
Later versions of HOLOS-NT allow to adjust this path like DIMENSION.
2. Check the installed network interfaces and protocols
Note: you must be administrator to install new interfaces/protocols
• Start Settings Control Panel Network
• Tab Adapters: the installed network adapter must be in the list. Otherwise it
must be added manually (using the "Add ..." button and following the dialogs)
using the drivers shipped with the adapter hardware.
• Tab Protocols: The " NWLink IPX/SPX-compatible transport" protocol must
be installed. Otherwise it must be added (using the "Add ..." button).
Afterwards, check the properties of this protocol: it must use the network
adapter and automatic detection should be enabled. If this does not work,
then try the Ethernet 802.2.
• Tab Interfaces: The "Server" interface must installed.
3. Export network drive
• Open a Windows Explorer window.
• Open and click on the directroy C:\DIMENSION\DATEN\TMP (see step A.1).
• Right click the entry and choose "Export ..." in the context menu
• Enter the name: for example "DATA" (note: this name may contain only 8
characters).
• Check that "EVERBODY" has full access.
• Close the dialog with OK.
4. Create new User "Scanmax"
Note: you must be administrator to create an user account
• Start Programs Management (general) User management.
• Select "New User ..." in the user menu to create a new user.
• User name must be SCANMAX.
• Select: Password never expires.
• Close the dialog with OK.
5. Bootprocedure
• The NT-machine must be started first and you must log in into Windows.
• Then you have to start the Scanmax machine.
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B. Scanmax (ScanWare Version 1.30 or higher):
1. BNC Connectors:
Scanmax: Replace the terminator with a coax cable with BNC connector.
NT-machine: Connect the other cable's end T-connector to the NT-machine and
don't forget reinstall the terminator on that end.
2. Changes in Scanware.bat in C:\Scanware
Edit SCANWARE.BAT (Caution: blanks are important!); MS-DOS commands:
• CD C:\SCANWARE
• EDIT SCANWARE.BAT
Search for " SCANWARE ". The file must look like this:
:SCANWARE (same setting at section SERVICE, if desired)
GOSUB GEMEINSAM
GOSUB MSCLIENT REM must be removed
REM GOSUP PCTCP
REM GOSUB SCAN_NETZ
C:
CD C:\SCANWARE
SCANWARE.EXE
GOTO ENDE
3. Changes in CAD_LINK.0xx in C:\Scanware\Module
Edit CAD_LINK.0xx (Caution: blanks are important!); MS-DOS commands:
• CD C:\SCANWARE\MODULE
• EDIT CAD_LINK.0xx
Where "0xx" is the country code of the installation. E.g. 049 for Germany. The
following entries must be changed:
ZIELNAME = E:\ (Drive letter „E:\“ for example)
NT = YES
HOLOS = YES
HOLOS_PFAD_NAME = dmis.dmi
4. Create a network connection
a) Write down the name of the NT-machine
Start Settings Control Panel Network
In Tab Identifikation you find the computer name.
b) Start Scanmax in DOS mode (eventually you have to switch the Scanmax
computer off and wait 10 seconds before switching it on again; switch off any
connected printer).
c) Start bootnet with these MS-DOS commands
• CD \LOGIN
• Startnet
d) Edit MSCLIENT.BAT (Caution: blanks are important!); MS-DOS commands:
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• CD MSCLIENT (Install floppy disk with MSCLIENT, if it is missing)
• EDIT MSCLIENT.BAT
• The file must look like this (computer and drive names are examples; an
explanation of their meaning is given below):
CD \MSCLIENT
NET USE E: \\ZO01Q55P\DATA /YES
NET USE F: \\ZO01Q55P\Q-STAT /YES
NET USE LPT1: \\ZO01Q55P\HP870 /YES
NET USE
e) After saving and leaving the editor the batchfile must be executed with this
command: MSCLIENT.BAT. The batchfile connects the Scanmax
computer with the NT-machine and shows the connected drives.
Explanation:
ZO01Q55P: Name of the NT-machine (Step B.4.a)
DATA: Exported directory (Step A.3)
E: Drive letter where the data will be written to
Attention: this drive letter must be the same than the
target name (ZIELNAME) CAD_LINK.0xx See Step B.3.
F: More drive letters (e.g. for Q-STAT)
LPT1: You can rederict the printer output to a printer connected
to the NT-machine. The printer must be exported in
Windows NT.
NET USE This command shows all connected drives and printers.
5. Test the network connection
For final testing, exit from HOLOS and DIMENSION if they are running on
the NT-machine. Reboot the Scanmax-machine normally. If the network
connection is established, send a data file from Scanware to the NT-machine
using CADLINK.
This will create two files in the exported drive (defined in step A.3:
C:\DIMENSION\DATEN\TMP) on the NT-machine: DMIS.DMI and
READY.xxx.
If this is the case, then the network connection between the Scanmax- and
the NT-machine is working. Otherwise you may check the error list below for
possible reasons. Eventually you have to recheck all previous steps to make
sure that everything was done correctly.
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Fehlermeldungen
Error message Possible reasons To resolve the error
Dimension error:
CADLINK error No.:14
Scanmax error:
Failed to open home file
Scanmax error:
Failed to open home file
Scanmax error:
Failed to open home file
Holos error:
Failed to open
datafile!
When booting the Scanmaxmachine
the network connection to
the NT-machine is not established
properly
When booting the Scanmaxmachine
the network connection to
the NT-machine is not established
properly
When booting the Scanmaxmachine
the network connection to
the NT-machine is not established
properly
When starting Scanmax, an internal
network connection is not
established and Scanware counts
from 300 to 0
CAD_LINK.0xx is not configured
correctly
ZIELNAME in CAD_LINK.0xx does
not coincidence with the drive letter
specified in MSCLIENT.BAT
Target directory was not exported
on the NT-machine
The name of the NT-machine was
entered incorrectly in
MSCLIENT.BAT
CAD_LINK.0xx is not configured
correctly
Network interfaces and protocols
not correctly installed or user
Scanmax was not
Check the settings in
CAD_LINK.0xx
Assign the drive letter used in
MSCLIENT.BAT to the ZILENAME
in CAD_LINK.0xx
Export the target directory on the
NT-machine
Check the NT-machine name and
correct it in MSCLIENT.BAT
Check the Settings in
CAD_LINK.0xx:
HOLOS_PFAD_NAME=dmis.dmi
Check/install network
interfaces/protocolls and check the
user Scanmax
Power on order was not correct Turn on the NT-machine first and
wait until Windows NT has started,
then boot the Scanmax-machine
Hardware connection with failures.
Check that you have used a 50Ω
cable and the t-connection sits
properly on the network adapter.
Scanmax was switched off and on
too quickly or printer wasn't
switched off
Check that you have used a 50Ω
cable and the t-connection sits
properly on the network adapter.
Switch off Scanmax and printer and
wait 10 seconds before switching it
on again
Please note:
These represent the most common errors. If an error occurs that is not listed here you have to recheck all
settings described in section A and B.
This includes a thorough check of the network settings on the NT-machine. If you get any error messages
concerning the network when booting windows N, you have to correct these before you can continue the
Scanmax network connection setup.
Eventually the complete network must be reinstalled on the NT-machine. Please consult your NT Administrator
for help on this issue.
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