Resolve an Invalid Startup Configuration File

If a Startup Configuration File is detected when you launch a ViewX client, the file is parsed and interpreted before the client opens. If it is determined that the XML code in the configuration file is invalid, the system will display a notification as follows:

The notification provides details that will help you to fix the invalid code (you might want to make a note of the details at this point). The problem displayed in the notification is the first problem encountered.

When you select OK, the ViewX client ignores the Startup Configuration File and opens normally.

To determine why the Startup Configuration File is invalid, you need to refer to the ViewX log file (see ViewX and Virtual ViewX Logging). By default, this file is in the following folder:

C:\ProgramData\Schneider Electric\ClearSCADA\Logs\ViewX

Within the ViewX log file, information about the Startup Configuration File is timestamped and labeled with "[Startup]".

To repair an invalid Startup Configuration File:

1. Review the ViewX log file to determine why the file is invalid.
2. Locate the Startup Configuration File (StartupConfiguration.xml). By default, it is in the following directory:

   C:\ProgramData\Schneider Electric\ClearSCADA

3. Open the file in a standard XML editing tool.
4. Make the required changes to the file.
5. Close the ViewX client (if it is currently open).
6. Start the ViewX client again.

If further configuration anomalies are detected in the Startup Configuration File, repeat these steps until the XML code is valid.

Further Information

For information about the requirements and restrictions that apply to the various elements and attributes in a Startup Configuration File, see XML Elements.