Define IFS Extended Server Connection

Explanation

Use this activity to define the criteria for the connection of the IFS/OPC Client to IFS Applications via the IFS Extended Server.

Prerequisites

IFS/COM Access Provider must be installed on the machine hosting the OPC client.

System Effects

A connection to IFS/Applications is established.

Related Window Descriptions

N/A

Procedure

1. Click the File menu, and then click IFS Extended Server Connection.
2. In the Host field, enter the host name where the Extended Server resides, e.g. lkpgseapp29.corpnet.ifsworld.com
3. In the Port field, enter the port number used by the Extended Server, e.g. 58080
4. In the User field, enter the user name with which you wish to logon to IFS Applications. e.g. eam1
5. In the Password field, enter the password awarded to the user with which you wish to logon to IFS Applications. e.g. eam1
6. In the Locale field, enter the language code for the language in which you want work.
7. Click Test Connection, to validate your connection. If a message appears informing you that the gateway is ok, it is indicative of a successful connection in place. If the credentials are not ok, the Login- IFS Applications dialog box will open to enable you to enter the correct credentials.
8. Click OK and proceed to close the IFS Extended Server Connection dialog box.
9. Click the File Menu and click Save As and give the configuration file a suitable name.