Alarm Cast Administrator Other Tools: Options

The Tools menu enables users to set Alarm Cast Server options and details.

Click the Tools>Options on the Alarm Cast Administrator menu bar.

An Options dialog box opens; options tabs are as follows.

  • Details tab.
  • Preference tab.

Details Tab

Select the Details tab.

Options are as follows.

Option Description
Data Source Provides the Alarm Cast Server database and user/password requirement.
License key. Enter the license key. Note: The key determines the number of servers that can be configured.
Server Reload Provides the option to reload the server with any additions, edits or deletions automatically or when requested by the user.
Reload with every change Reload will occur when the Save button is clicked.
Reload only when requested Alarm Cast will report that there are data changes with the option to either:
  • Send the reload before closing
  • Close the system without reloading the changes.

Preferences Tab

Select the Preferences tab in the Options dialog box.

Options are as follows.

Option Description
Log File Path Identifies the Log File path. Example C:\Proficy\Proficy CIMPLICITY\ALARMCAST\LOGS
Time Format Identifies the default format for time. Note: Change the Display Time Format and Inactivity Timeout according to your system needs.