Using the interface browser for Hach WIMS Direct Server-Side Interface to AIM*Historian. Note: The connection to the AIM*Historian goes through AIM*OLE DB, and in testing it took about a minute to connect - be patient when browsing for variables as it could take a minute before the display shows tags.

Step 1: It is important to note that in order for this browser to work, the AIM*OLE DB driver must be installed on the same computer as the browser. See the AIM*Historian User's Guide documentation to install and configure the driver, if needed. 

Step 2: The browser connection must be properly configured in the Hach WIMS client:

• Select System Tables -> Entire System -> Server-Side Interface Setup.

• If you already have an entry for the interface, select the Edit button for the Hach WIMS Direct Server-Side Interface to AIM*Historian entry to edit the browser.

If you do not have an entry, create one:

1.  Ensure the Hach WIMS Direct Server-Side Interface to AIM*Historian is installed. If it is installed on a different machine, copy the Q12408.g2_server_lu file to the computer hosting the Hach WIMS Client.
2. Click on New Definition on the Server-Side Interface Setup (shown above) and upload the g2_server_lu file
3. Click on New to create a new instance of the interface. Fill in the General tab information.

• Click on the Browser tab and enter the information necessary to connect to the AIM*Historian. Make sure Browser Enabled is checked and click OK button.

While in the Hach WIMS client, click on System Setup ->Edit/View Variables and click the Interface tab.

You are ready to view tags from the historian. Click the button with a ? (question mark) on it as shown below:

The browser will load:

• Interface Menu
  
•  Under File we have options: OK, Cancel, and Exit which work exactly the same as the shortcut buttons, explained next.
  
  
•  Under Help we have options: Help which displays the help for the interface, and About which shows the application information.
  
• Shortcut Buttons
  
• button will send the selected tag name back to the Hach WIMS client.
• button will cancel selecting a tag.
• button will allow user to find a specific tag or series of tags.
• button will bring up help information about the interface and specifically the browser.
• button will exit the browser without making a tag selection.
  
• Tag
• This area will populate with tag names. To select a tag simply click on it and press OK button.