Ascent
How to Reduce Large .vb Export files
QUESTION Why are my exported .vb files so large compared to the original data? CAUSE In software ...
Power Band Alarms in 0-Peak Scaling Instead of RMS
Note: Applies to Ascent/MAS VB 7.41 and earlier only. QUESTION I would like to enter the threshold...
Problems with InterBase Indexes (Ascent 7.30 only)
SYMPTOMS Slow database access, 'Multiple Rows in Singleton Fetch' errors, 'Check keylinks/joinlinks...
General Data Importing/Exporting
QUESTION What options are there for getting data in and out of Ascent/MAS VB? ANSWER Exporting to...
Installing Ascent Using a Parallel Port Security Dongle
If you have selected a parallel port dongle as part of your vb instrument kit, install the Ascent pr...
Installing Ascent Using a USB Security Dongle
Important: (For all Windows® operating systems) Do not connect the security dongle until t...
Creating your first Database
If this is the first time you have created a database we recommend you accept the default name and s...
What is a Dongle?
QUESTION What is the Ascent security dongle and how does it work? ANSWER A dongle is a security k...
Dongle Information
Upgrading a Dongle in Ascent 2008 What is a Dongle Driver? What is a Dongle?
Windows 98 Dongle Driver Uninstall
Disclaimer: Commtest does not officially support this Windows legacy operating system. Uninstalling...
Windows 2000 Dongle Driver Uninstall
Uninstalling the dongle driver Leave the dongle connected to your PC (if you have already r...
Windows XP Dongle Driver Uninstall
Uninstalling the dongle driver Leave the dongle connected to your PC (if you have already removed...
Windows ME Dongle Driver Uninstall
Disclaimer: Commtest does not officially support this Windows legacy operating system. Uninstalling...
Reinstalling the Dongle Driver
Unplug the Ascent security dongle and restart your computer. Start Ascent by clicking the d...
What is a Dongle Driver?
QUESTION What is a dongle driver? How does this work with my Ascent security dongle? ANSWER The A...
Why Does Ascent Use a Firebird Database Engine?
QUESTIONWhy does Commtest use Firebird as the database engine in Ascent? ANSWERFirebird is the most...
Why Does the Ascent Software Run So Slowly on my New PC?
QUESTION Why does the Ascent software run so slowly on my new PC? ANSWER A conflict may exist bet...
How Do I Renew My AscentView License?
QUESTION I have installed the AscentView v2.0 software, but the software's license has expired. How...
Install vbSeries instrument USB drivers
PROBLEM My vbSeries instrument (vb5, vb6, vb7, vb8, vbBalancer) is unable to communicate with the A...
Upgrading a Dongle in Ascent 2008 and Later
PROBLEM How do I migrate my older Ascent hardware dongles to the new Ascent 2008 (and later) ...