Step 7/Win CC, Can't attach database to SQL server.

[AutomationTechBrian]

I'm trying to use a copy of my (new) customer's Siemens Step 7 project files to further my knowledge of Step 7. I archived his project files today and tried retrieving them tonight, but I get this window when I try to open up the screens in WinCC. I don't know why I would get this, or how I address it. I thought if you archive the project it would include all of the applicable project details. Any ideas?

 

[JRW]

The path and folder names sound more like WinCC Flexible.
Can you expand the project folder in Simatic Manager and do a screenshot?
Or right click the project in Simatic Manager and go to properties and let’s see what software is used in the project

 

[AutomationTechBrian]

I'll do one pic per reply so you don't have to click to open them...

 

[AutomationTechBrian]

Wow... You just taught me something useful! I didn't know about this:

 

[JRW]

There’s much to learn grasshopper haha
You sure your not trying to open a newer project with an older version of WinCC Flexible?
Also let’s see what the project uses and what you have installed

From Simatic Manager go to help then installed software

 

[AutomationTechBrian]

Am I sure....? Well, I was hoping I could still open the 5.6 with my 5.5... at least to explore. I knew there might be a snag, but didn't expect this.

5.6 is Windows 7... probably 64bit. 5.5 is XP and 32bit.

....dang!

I'll check WinCC. I suspect the same thing.

 

[JRW]

Don’t confuse Step 7 with WinCC Flex
They are different
Step7 is for plc programming and Simatic Manager is the framework
WinCC Flexible is for the hmi portion. WinCC Flexible does use a cut down version of sql.

 

[JRW]

Also your little question mark on the G120C is probably because your missing an SSP for DriveES

 

[AutomationTechBrian]

Don’t confuse Step 7 with WinCC Flex
They are different
Step7 is for plc programming and Simatic Manager is the framework
WinCC Flexible is for the hmi portion.

Right, I knew this. Just like "Starter" is used if you click on the drives.

I had my fingers crossed that I could open the screens and see how the addressing occurs... versus AB and Red Lion.

5.5 was a free upgrade from 5.4. I don't expect 5.6 would be free... thoughts?

 

[AutomationTechBrian]

Yeah, I knew that was missing, so I took a pic on my phone of the plant's laptop, with their version 5.6 on Windows 7.

 

[JRW]

Simatic Manager> Help and About

Check the plant pc vs your pc regarding installed software