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  1. Will DirectSOFT programming software connect to the GE Series 1 CPUs?
  2. How do I stop my computer from accessing the floppy drive every time I start DirectSOFT32?
  3. When I load my program with PID loops into a new processor, my loops are not present. Why not?
  4. How do I cut and paste from one program to another. Every time I try, the clipboard is empty when I try to paste?
  5. My documentation files in DirectSOFT have been corrupted. How do I repair them?
  6. DirectSOFT32 installation stops shortly after entering the password key code.
  7. I can't get PC-R30-U to install.
  8. Can I use DirectSoft through my USB port?
  9. I don't have a CD-ROM drive in my PC; how can I install DirectSOFT32?
  10. Which Automationdirect.com, Koyo, TI, and GE PLCs are supported by DirectSOFT?
  11. Does your software access or program Allen-Bradley PLCs?
  12. I upgraded to the new DirectSoft, but I can't get a link to my PLC.
  13. Does Windows 2000 support DirectSOFT?
  14. With DirectSOFT, how many drums can you have active at one time?
  15. Can the DP software share tags with DirectSOFT?
  16. Is DirectSOFT tested to QS9000?
  17. Can you program DirectSOFT in Boolean?
  18. Will DirectSOFT work with a GE Series One Jr?
  19. Can I use "PC-Anywhere" software to run DS32 from a remote location?
  20. I've forgotten my CPU password. What can I do?
  21. How do you get the status on the ladder view?
  22. Does your DirectSOFT software do simulation mode?
  23. Will the DSdata talk OPC?
  24. Can the password be ALL characters?
  25. Can DirectSoft do rung executions one at a time?
  26. Will DirectSoft run on Windows NT?
  27. Will DirectSoft run on Windows ME?
  28. I only have one license. Can I uninstall on one computer then reinstall on a different one?
  29. Can DDE Server use SNMP protocol over Ethernet? If not, can it be modified to use SNMP as a custom solution?
  30. Can you change a K value of a timer in Dataview?
  31. Is there any way other than the compare function to align a DirectSoft project and the contents of my PLC?
  32. Can I run 16 bit and 32 bit on the same computer?
  33. With Directsoft 32, how you can assign a different path to the directory.
  34. What is the most common or best supported protocol using Directsoft?
  35. Will the SR1 PLCs communicate with Directsoft?
  36. How do I set the clock in DirectSoft when using a D2-240?
  37. The software installed but did not create a link. What do I do?
  38. Every time DirectSoft starts up, it takes forever to search for all of my links. How can this be avoided?
  39. Can I connect to and view a ladder program from a Siemens 335/37 CPU with Directsoft?
  40. Can 2 Directsoft licenses be installed on one computer?
  41. How do you change the watchdog timer?
  42. Do you have a version of Directsoft software that will not allow the user access to the entire program?
  43. Do your PLCs support Wonderware?
  44. Will Directsoft work without the CD in the drive?
  45. Does Directsoft support Omron PLCs?
  46. Will Directsoft support Ethernet?
  47. Q: Will Direct soft program a TI 435 PLC ?
  48. Q: In DirectSOFT how do you branch a rung?
  49. Q: Can LOOKOUT and DirectSOFT be open at same time?
  50. Q: Will a Winplc work with DirectSOFT?
  51. How the the DEMO version of the DirectSoft32 Programming software Different from the Puchased version?
  52. Where can I find more FAQs (Items not covered in this series of FAQs?


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