Converting Lookout/LookoutDirect 3.8.x Processes to Lookout/LookoutDirect 4.5.x

Contact Technical Support for conversion instructions.

 

Conversion to version 4.5.x with a Startup Process file with security accounts

This Technote (PDF document) explains the procedure for properly converting a process file to version 4.5.x with security accounts and Startup Process file option active.

 

Restoring previous historical data from version 3.8.x for use with a converted version 4.5.x process file in hypertrends.

This ZIP file contains a Technote and an EXE file which can be used to convert previous historical data.

"The logging buffer is full" alarm explanation and solution

This page on the National Instruments site offers an explanation and solution to this alarm.

Meter object will not accept color change selections from new version 4.5.x palette.

This issue has been fixed with the release of LookoutDirect version 4.5.1 build 18

What are the differences between LookoutDirect 3.8.x, LookoutDirect 4.5.x, and National Instruments Lookout 4.5.x?

This PDF document is a cross-reference of the differences between versions.

Should I upgrade from LookoutDirect 3.8.x to version 4.5.x?

This PDF document highlights important facts and answers that should be read carefully before choosing to upgrade to version 4.5.x.