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172 VEREX Director V4.73 User's Guide 21-0381E v4.7.3
Differences between the
Database and Individual Panels
Especially wi th large systems that
may communicate infreque ntly with
the individua l sites, pan els can
become out of sync with the software
database as time goes on.
Checking for Database Conflicts
To check fo r database vs. panel
conflicts, ope n the Tools menu, and
select Check Database for
Conflicts. Then, refer to the item-
descriptions for this scre en while
viewing the list.
If logged into Multiple Servers: This feature
pertains to one server at a time. (Go to
[Servers] in the 'tree', and double-click your
desired server or an associated account.)
Finding an Account (by ID), and
Correcting Conflicts
To locate an account by ID-number,
select [Account Folders] in the 'tree'.
If you have multiple Account Folders: Right-
click a blank area in the right-hand side of
the screen, and ensure "Show All Accounts Under this
Node" is selected. Tip: To sort by account IDs, click
the column heading.
[Account Folders] (in the 'tree')
Then, locate (and double-click) the account in
the list on the right-hand side of the screen.
To correct a conflict, selec t the specific topic
through the 'tree' or MyTools bar (such as
"User"), and follo w the conflict resolution
screen(s) that appear.
For details on responding to an individual conflict
resolution screen, click the specific screen and then
press F1 (or check the index for a topic on correcting
conflicts).
Updating/Synchronizing Panels
: For details on
setting up a communications session with a panel, and
transferring or synchronizing data, refer to "Panel
Communications and Updates".
This screen shows a list of conflicts between the
software database, and settings stored at the
individual sites/panels.
- Form name, Account ID: Listed items pertain
to the topic/form that contains a conflict, and the
ID number of the specific account
(NOT the
item/user ID).
Panel vs. software conflicts should be corrected
before you proceed with any additional database
maintenance steps.
Large Systems--Checking for Software vs. Panel Differences / Conflicts
Tools (Menu) ÖCheck Database for Conflicts