Why don't you sync the clock of the virtual windows PC, before you start any Keysight services or application. You can even automate this during the startup of your virtual PC
hi ralphrmartin! We are aware of this behavior and its something that we hope to change in future builds. LabSpokane is correct in that the license manager is causing the alert. Of course, its all Keysight software and we need to work internally to ensure that users don't have these types of experiences. Your use case and feedback has been captured and I hope to see a positive fix for this issue in future releases.
~David
@Bencvue Team:
The Excel plugin of Command Expert doesn't seem to work with the 64bit versions of Excel (I've tried 2010 and 2013), although there's no warning or similar when installing. Are there any plans/an ETA for when Command Expert will be compatible with 64bit Excel?
Thanks for the update, but I do not see a green update flag.
May it is because my Pro Trial DMM App has expired?
The pro trial should not have any affect on the ability to see and download the update. Let me know if you still aren't seeing the update as it's been a few days since it has been published.
No, still the same, I do not see an update button or flag for that App
I will install it tomorrow on another PC, may be that one will work.
There are also other possibilities how to control instruments in Excel for example by Visual basic. Tutorial made by Bill Griffith:
I did not find the tutorial xls file, maybe other will find it:)
Is it possible that you have turned off the automatic checking for updates? This setting can be found by going to the Gear icon on the top right, then click on Settings.
The Settings box will then pop up. Go to the Updates/Privacy Tab. From here, you may initiate an update check immediately or set BenchVue to automatically check for updates on startup at various periods. See attached image for reference.
~David
Just as a data point, my BenchVue DMM app updated to 3.1 just now without a problem.
I'm quite liking BenchVue v3, even if it is a bit slow and wasteful of screen space. I hadn't tried BV v2, and I was still using the old Agilent DMM and BenchLink Data Logger apps. Nice to now have one program that talks to both my 34401A and 34970A.
All of my existing HP/Agilent gear is 2nd hand (because it generally works fine, and I can get more gear for the same $$), but I think this new version of BV has helped me to finally decide to go ahead with a purchase of a brand new 34465A.
It is a pity the non-Pro DMM app can only log for 1 hour, but at least the non-Pro DAQ app can do long term logging. But after playing with Command Expert I am inspired to have a go at writing my own logging app in C#. I don't need all that fancy UI just to query and write some numbers out to disk.
If anyone has specific suggestions and ideas, we'd love to hear them.
Thank you for your input. The 3458A is a special DMM, I had the pleasure of redesigning the production test system for it many years ago and it is still the highest performing DMM in Keysight's arsenal. While the 3458A is not supported at this release, we are continuing to add new models all the time. I will make sure that it is included in our product planning and considered for future support.
... when I stop the log then restart again I always have to rescale the vertical scale
I don't want to seem ungrateful but this meter launched in '88, so you've had a while to think about it...
Alan
Hi David,
Perhaps you could at least arrange a command set for the 3458A to be added to the Command Expert?
Cheers
Alex
Hi David,
I use BenchVue over a year now and it keeps getting better. (Yes i have a license for my two 34461A DMM's)
I do find it very odd, that your very best DMM the "3458A" was not addet as one of the first in BenchVue.
Yes its special, yes its old, yes its verry good, please, please, please ad it to BenchVue!
Thank and kind regarts,
Blackdog
... when I stop the log then restart again I always have to rescale the vertical scale
I'm guessing this is because you have the Y axis auto-scale enabled.
After writing the previous message, I changed back to benchvue and without disconnecting the instrument or touching the USB connectors at either end, I get the message "connection to instrument lost".
The field "Error:" is empty and nothing happens upon clicking "resume", after some time the window blanks out.
ETA: Excuse the double posting, but I didn't see any option to add another attachment to the previous post.
I love the new support for the WaveGen in my MSO-X 3000, but is there any plan to support all the waveform modes? Sin/Square/Ramp/Pulse/DC limitation is sort of annoying when you want to use Sinc, Arb, etc.
Well, I wanted to try BenchVue but can't even get it to start. It just loads the splash screen and then crashes. It then offers to show me the location of a zip file since I don't have an email client installed on my home pc. I'm not sure WHERE to send the zip file to, it would be nice if it told you this in the message that shows me where the zip file is.
Systems Stats:
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Build 10565
CPU: Intel Core i5-3210M CPU @ 2.50GHz 2.50GHz
Installed Memory (RAM): 4.00GB (3.89GB usable)
HDD: Samsung EVO 850 500GB (404GB Free)
Well, I wanted to try BenchVue but can't even get it to start. It just loads the splash screen and then crashes. It then offers to show me the location of a zip file since I don't have an email client installed on my home pc. I'm not sure WHERE to send the zip file to, it would be nice if it told you this in the message that shows me where the zip file is.
Systems Stats:
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Build 10565
CPU: Intel Core i5-3210M CPU @ 2.50GHz 2.50GHz
Installed Memory (RAM): 4.00GB (3.89GB usable)
HDD: Samsung EVO 850 500GB (404GB Free)
Sorry you're having trouble. The zip file should be sent to benchvue dot support at keysight dot com. All such reports go directly to me and I answer all of them as soon as I can, often within minutes,, so please do send it along. I'm particularly interested in seeing what might be wrong with your Windows 10 installation. We have tested it on W10, but there are lots of variables. I'll look at the logs and see what I can do to get you going.
Brian