Installing OFML data

The pCon.update DataClient can be used for the installation and the update of OFML Data. The DataClient determines automatically which files need an update and only loads down the needed files. The dependencies of the OFML series are regarded.

The following points must be observed so that the DataClient can recognize existing OFML data and update it correctly:

Before first installing OFML Data with pCon.update

•On your system, there has to be at least one application which can process OFML Data.

•If there are no OFML Data on your system yet, you can now directly install OFML Data with the DataClient. If necessary, the DataClient requests the directory in which to install the OFML Data. This request is done only once, the directory cannot be modified later any more.

Using other installations for OFML Data

If you want to use pCon.update to update your OFML Data, you can continue to install OFML Data with CDs. Please note, however, that these CD installations are only compatible with pCon.update if they carry the Web Enabled logo.

Web Enabled logo

If you use installations without this logo, your system will not be compatible with pCon.update anymore. In many cases, compatibility can be restored by executing pCon.update again. However, some cases require manual intervention.

Furthermore, it is recommended not to install OFML Data manually because pCon.update does not recognize manually installed data.

Technical information

The following paragraph provides technical information on how to install OFML Data with pCon.update. This information is intended for advanced users and can, for example, facilitate troubleshooting.

When using pCon.update, OFML Data are installed as follows:

Central OFML Data directory

All OFML Data are located in a central directory which is collectively used by all applications. The directory can be either located locally or on a network drive.

Installation database

The installation database serves to recognize which OFML libraries are installed in which version. If no or an incomplete installation database is available, existing OFML Data are not recognized. The installation database is located in the file install.db in the data directory.

DLMs

All data licenses (DLMs) are located in the sub-directory dlm in the data directory.

Data profiles (registration of the series)

All data profiles are located in the sub directory profiles in the data directory, as well. For each manufacturer, exactly one data profile must exist. The data profiles have to be named with the file extension .cfg and the DSR key manufacturer.

The data profiles are collectively used by all applications.

Registering the manufacturers

The data profiles are registered within the file default.profiles, which is located in the sub directory profiles in the data directory. The file default.profiles contains only the key app.gf.data.profile, which lists the data profiles to be loaded. Within the file etc/startup.cfg in the particular application directories, the file default.profiles is referenced within the key app.gf.data.profile.registration.

With WEB-ENABLED 1.1, the data profiles are therefore registered centrally for all applications.