Specifying the Local Server, Local Logical, and SCU File Names

To specify the local server, local logical, and SCU file names:

  1. In Classic view, from the iFIX WorkSpace, click the System Configuration Utility button on the toolbar.

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In Ribbon view, on the Applications tab, in the System & Security group, click SCU.

  1. On the Configure menu, click Local Startup.
  2. In the Local Node Name field, enter a unique server name of up to eight alphanumeric characters. You cannot use special characters, except for the underscore.
  3. In the Local Logical Name field, enter a logical node name of up to eight alphanumeric characters. You cannot use special characters, except for the underscore.
  4. In the Configuration File field, enter the path of the local SCU file. For example: C:\Program Files (x86)\Proficy\iFIX\LOCAL\SCADA01.SCU. To search for existing SCU files, click the browse (...) button, select a file, and click the Open button.

NOTE: If you change the node name after you enable security, security will be effectively disabled. You will need to save the security files again, and then enable security again.

  1. Click OK to save your settings in the Local Startup Definition dialog box.

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