Updating Dynamo Instances Using the Dynamo Updater Wizard

To update mismatched Dynamo Instances using the Dynamo Updater Wizard:

  1. In Classic view, on the Dynamo toolbar, click the Dynamo Updater Wizard button.

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In Ribbon view, on the Tools tab, in the Dynamos group, click Dynamos, and then click Dynamo Updater Wizard.

  1. On the Update Behavior tab, select an update option:
    • Update the Dynamo, and use Master Dynamo data sources – If you want to update mismatched Dynamo Instances, but do not want to apply any of the data sources from the Dynamo Instance. This option uses all data sources from the Master Dynamo, and no data sources from the Dynamo Instance.
    • Update the Dynamo and try to match up the Data Sources – If you want to update mismatched Dynamo Instances using data sources from the Dynamo Instance and a best guess matching algorithm.

For example, if a Master Dynamo object contains only one data source (user prompt) based on an animation, but a previous version (an instance of that Dynamo) includes three data sources based on animations, a best guess match is made. For the best guess, iFIX decides which one of the three data sources to use in the instance, and a report is generated based on your settings.

If the object type differs between the Master Dynamo and the Instance, there is no attempt to update the data sources in the animation for that object.

    • Do not Update Dynamo – If you only want to view a report of mismatched Dynamos and make no actual updates.
    • Prompt for Choice – If you want a prompt to display with your options, each time a mismatched Dynamo is found. This option is the default.
  1. Click Next.
  2. On the Update Options tab, if you want to create a log file of the update process, select the Save Status Trail Info check box, and enter a path in the Path field, if you want to change the default path and file name. Select Append to add to an existing log file, or Overwrite to create a new one.
  3. Click Next.
  4. On the Select Dynamos tab, in the Dynamo Sets area, select the Dynamos that you want to search for. Click Select All to select all Dynamo Sets.
  5. On the Select Dynamos tab, in the Pictures area, select the pictures you want to search in. Click Select All to select all pictures.

The Dynamo Updater Wizard allows you to select picture files whether the file is open or closed. During the update process, the wizard opens picture files and saves them on close. If a picture is are already open, the wizard does not save the picture file, and the file is kept open in the WorkSpace.

If you are using Change Management with iFIX, be aware that pictures needs to be checked out (even if closed), otherwise the Dynamo Updater Wizard will not update these files. When this happens, the picture files in the Select Dynamos tab appear in red and you are unable to select them.

  1. Click Next and, on the View Settings tab, review your settings.
  2. Click Launch Updater. After a few moments the Dynamo Updater dialog box appears with a report of the Dynamos to update.

NOTES:

  • The Dynamo Updater Wizard does not support dynamos with Enhanced Charts.
  • If no Dynamo Instances from your selection require updating, the Launch Updater button is unavailable.
  • You can click a Dynamo Instance in the Quick Dynamo Report list to view its name, description, revision number, and associated Master Dynamo information.
  1. Click Run Update. A Dynamo Caution message box appears if you did not select the prompt to hide it.
  2. Click OK to continue. The progress of the update displays in the Status area. If any data sources are mismatched between the Master Dynamo and the Dynamo Instances, and you selected the Prompt for Choice option in step 2, the Dynamo Updater - Update Behavior dialog box appears.
  3. If the Dynamo Updater - Update Behavior dialog box appears, select an option and click Apply:
    • Update the Dynamo, and use Master Dynamo data sources – If you want to update mismatched Dynamo Instances, but do not want to apply any of the data sources from the Dynamo Instance. This option uses all data sources from the Master Dynamo, and no data sources from the Dynamo Instance.
    • Update the Dynamo and try to match up the Data Sources – If you want to update mismatched Dynamo Instances using data sources from the Dynamo Instance and a best guess matching algorithm.

For example, if a Master Dynamo object contains only one data source (user prompt) based on an animation, but a previous version (an instance of that Dynamo) includes three data sources based on animations, a best guess match is made. For the best guess, iFIX decides which one of the three data sources to use in the instance, and a report is generated based on your settings.

If the object type differs between the Master Dynamo and the Instance, there is no attempt to update the data sources in the animation for that object.

    • Do not update Dynamo – If you only want to view a report of mismatched Dynamos and make no actual updates.
  1. Repeat step 11 each time the Dynamo Updater - Update Behavior dialog box appears. This allows you to approve each Dynamo object update individually. Otherwise, select an option and click Apply to All to use the same option for all Dynamo object updates, and review the report later.

After a few moments, the Dynamo Updater dialog box displays with an on screen report of the update.

  1. Review the report, and click Close to exit.

 

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