FAQ

Is it possible to install several, different language versions of T.A.P.P.S. on one computer?

Yes, but it is not possible to run both versions at the same time. The different language versions must be installed in an own folder! For example “C:\…\TappsDE“ for the German version and “C:\…\TappsEN“ for the English version.

T.A.P.P.S. causes a general protection fault when starting!?

1. The user of T.A.P.P.S. must have writing access on the computer for the directory of the program and its subfolders!
2. As some printers (especially network printers) as standard printers can cause such problems, try defining another local printer or, for instance, Adobe® Acrobat® PDF Writer or pdf24 creator as standard.
   You can also try as a workaround to hold the Esc key when starting T.A.P.P.S., as soon as the screen splash appears.

T.A.P.P.S. cannot be started correctly?

1. The user of T.A.P.P.S. must have write rights to the computer directory containing the program and its sub-directories.
2. Under certain circumstances, T.A.P.P.S. must be installed outside the Windows program folder (e.g.: „C:\Technische Alternative\Tapps\“).
3. Under Windows 7, it may be necessary to activate the Windows XP compatibility mode for the application „Tapps.exe“. To do this click on the T.A.P.P.S. desktop symbol and call the menu „Properties“.
4. T.A.P.P.S. will not run under the 64 bit version of the Windows operating system.

Opening a drawing is not possible!?

The file name must not exceed 8 characters. The file name and the entire path where the drawing is saved must also not have any special characters or umlauts.

When opening a drawing an error is made when loading the parameterisation!?

The parameter file belonging to the parameter file [file name].par could not be loaded.
Close the drawing without saving any changes and ensure that the associated parameter file [file name].par is saved in the same folder as the drawing [file name].eng.

How can the library window <selection> be again displayed, once it was mistakenly closed?

The library window can be displayed again in the menu list via “Window” → “Selection”.

Does a hydraulics diagram need to be drawn in T.A.P.P.S. to create a configuration (functional data)?

No, a drawn hydraulics diagram is only used for documentation.
The configuration of the UVR1611 is determined by a logical circuit diagram and its components (inputs/outputs, functions, etc.) only.

Why are inputs/outputs and network inputs still visible on the controller although they have been deleted from the drawing?

If inputs/outputs or network inputs are deleted from the drawing, they may not have any influence on the controller algorithm, but they are still defined. Unusable inputs/outputs and network inputs must therefore be defined in their parameterisation as unused.
An unused but still defined network input would, for instance, cause a timeout error.

Can T.A.P.P.S. be used to create functional data for a UVR1611 with a foreign language operating system?

Yes, the functional data is independent of the language of the controller’s operating system. The selected names are automatically displayed in the respective language on the controller.

Can a drawing be edited with a different language version of T.A.P.P.S.?

Yes, the texts of the circuit diagram’s library elements are automatically converted when opening the drawing to the respective language.

Are the symbols of the circuit diagram not automatically translated when opening a different language drawing!?

Automatic translating of a circuit image’s symbols is only possible for drawing objects from a library of T.A.P.P.S. from version 1.20. Older symbols cannot be translated and therefore remain unchanged.

Can functional data exported from the controller be edited with T.A.P.P.S.?

No, as a rule the configuration file (*.dat) with the functional data exported from controller serves as a backup copy which cannot be edited. With T.A.P.P.S. a text file (*.txt) can be created as a documentation of this functional data which includes a list of all setting parameters.

Can changed parameter settings be imported in the associated T.A.P.P.S. drawing?

Under certain circumstances changed controller settings can be imported into the original drawing.
Importing the changes settings parameters is only possible if no functions and messages are added or deleted and no links changed in the functional data (*.dat) of the controller and the associated T.A.P.P.S. drawing!

Can the parameter settings of a configuration created on the controller and redrawn in T.A.P.P.S. be imported into the drawing from the functional data of the controller?

No, importing settings parameters is only possible for the T.A.P.P.S. drawing with which the controller configuration was originally created.
The drawing must be accordingly compatible with the functional data (*.dat) to perform an import. This cannot be guaranteed when a configuration created on the controller is redrawn on the PC.

Can the operating mode of a programming created in T.A.P.P.S. be simulated?

A simulation is not possible with T.A.P.P.S. But a simulation board is available for the UVR1611 with which the sensors at the inputs of the controller can be simulated.