223-10067C

CLASS-Public Agent Version 2

WizAArd gateway Instruction Manual

Read this manual carefully before operating the software, and retain
it for future reference.

SHIMADZU CORPORATION
ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS DIVISION
KYOTO, JAPAN
 Before Using CLASS-Agent Software
Thank you for purchasing CLASS-Agent Software. To get the most out of this software, read this
manual carefully before use.

This instruction manual describes how to use and operate “WizAArd text gateway” programs for
CLASS-Agent Software. It assumes that the user has a basic familiarity with Windows®
95/98/NT/2000 and experience using a personal computer.

The basic terminology used in Windows® 95/98/NT/2000 is used in this instruction manual to explain
procedures for using CLASS-Agent Software. For definitions of unfamiliar words, please refer to the
Windows® 95/98/NT/2000 manual or help file.

A first-time user of Windows® 95/98/NT/2000 should first obtain a basic level of understanding of the
operating system before reading this manual.

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retains all rights to this Software.
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installation and routine backup. No part of this Software may be leased, assigned, transferred,
recompiled or altered in any form or by any means.
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arising out of the use or operation of this Software.
 Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Features ........................................................................................................................1-1
1.1.1 Features of the WizAArd gateway Program.........................................................1-1
1.1.2 Features of the CLASS-Public Automatic Agent Program .................................1-1
1.1.3 Features of Agent Manager .................................................................................1-2
1.2 Handling Precautions........................................................................................................1-3
1.2.1 Before Using CLASS-Agent Software................................................................1-3
1.2.2 About the WizAArd gateway Program ................................................................1-5
1.2.3 About the Automatic Agent Program..................................................................1-5
1.2.4 About the Agent Manager Program ....................................................................1-6

Chapter 2 Getting Started

2.1 WizAArd Gateway Program Setup .............................................................................2-1
2.2 Storing Data in a Database...........................................................................................2-2
2.2.1 Starting the Automatic Agent Program ...............................................................2-2
2.2.2 Logging In to the System.....................................................................................2-4
2.2.3 Specifying a Database for Each Instrument.........................................................2-5
2.2.4 Registering Analysis Data ...................................................................................2-8

Chapter 3 Operation
3.1 Introduction..................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Main Screen .................................................................................................................3-2
3.3 Configuration Settings .................................................................................................3-3
3.3.1 Making the WizAArd Setting..............................................................................3-3
3.3.2 Making the Public Agent Setting ........................................................................3-4
3.4 Registration ..................................................................................................................3-5
3.4.1 Automatic Registration........................................................................................3-5
3.4.2 Manual Registration ............................................................................................3-5
Appendix 1 About the database registration of WizAArd data .............................................3-7
Appendix 2 About the source code of the AAText_Gw program ..........................................3-9
 Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Features....................................................................................................1-1
1.1.1 Features of the WizAArd gateway Program .......................................................... 1-1
1.1.2 Features of the CLASS-Public Automatic Agent Program .................................... 1-1
1.1.3 Features of Agent Manager .................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Handling Precautions ....................................................................................1-3
1.2.1 Before Using CLASS-Agent Software................................................................... 1-3
1.2.2 About the WizAArd gateway Program .................................................................. 1-5
1.2.3 About the Automatic Agent Program..................................................................... 1-5
1.2.4 About the Agent Manager Program ....................................................................... 1-6
 1 Introduction

The WizAArd gateway program processes analysis data measured with WizAArd for AA-6800 to be
registered in a CLASS Agent database using CLASS-Public Agent.
The Agent Manager software that comes with CLASS-Public Agent makes it easier to view, print or
approve stored data, add sample information, copy data to other applications and restore analysis files.
CLASS-Agent software supports GLP/GMP-compliant security capabilities and log capabilities,
making it easier to audit the operations performed by users.

1.1 Features
1.1.1 Features of the WizAArd gateway Program
The WizAArd gateway program (AA_TxtGW. EXE) imports analysis data output from
WizAArd software to be registered in an Agent database.

A user can do the following:

1. Automatic import of text output data
2. Manual import by file selection
3. WizAArd action environment set up
4. Preparation of a database registration request text file

1.1.2 Features of the CLASS-Public Automatic Agent Program

The use of the CLASS-Public Agent program (PUB_TT2.EXE) enables a user to make
automatic entries of data specified in a request text file to a database.

A user can do the following:

1. Organize information on standard report form for database registration.
2. Save analysis files as archive files.
(Data files, method files, schedule files or AIA files).
3. Assign databases to each analytical instrument.
4. Sort data by sample name, sample ID, user name or operation date (Month).
5. Save object link request files as object link files.
(Files specified in an object link request file).
6. Keep a log of database registration.
7. Share and control system resources on a LAN.
8. Run an application upon registering data to a database.

For detailed information, see “CLASS-Public Agent Version 2 Instruction Manual."

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1.1.3 Features of Agent Manager

The Agent Manager program (Agentman2.exe) enables a user to view analysis data in a database
from a personal computer in a local area network. This feature can be used on all personal
computers where the Agent Manager program is installed, regardless of whether the Automatic
Agent Program is installed. An Administrative CLASS-Agent Software License is required.

A user can do the following:

1. View a list of databases.
2. View, extract, sort or print sample information/analysis values stored in a database.
3. View a combination of data information and sample information, and display several rows
of a data information/sample information table.
4. Copy, move, or delete information contained in a database.
5. Decompress compressed files, or restore analysis files.
6. View object link files (AIA files). In addition, more than one chromatogram may be viewed.
7. Copy displayed data or object data (chromatograph data) to the Clipboard.
8. Set an approval flag to data according to the approval flowchart.
9. Add sample tag information (lot number, sampling place, etc.) for up to 10 items.
10. View or print a log of stored data.
11. Send analysis data by e-mail.
12. Create user accounts and user groups (for security protection).
13. Create new databases in MDB format (SQL format requires the use of accessory programs).
14 Make backups of databases.
15. Register additional system logs.
16. Shift from a LAN environment to a local environment.
17. Link objects with filename extensions.

For detailed information, see “CLASS-Agent Manager Version 2 Instruction Manual."

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1.2 Handling Precautions

When using CLASS-Agent Software, the following precautions should always be followed.

1.2.1 Before Using CLASS-Agent Software

1. Using CLASS-Agent Software on a LAN
(1) CLASS-Agent Software recognizes a network computer name as a registered
instrument name. Do not connect PCs on a LAN if they have the same name.
(2) Use a unique name for each analysis device that can read by the Automatic
Agent Program. The unique name should be identified in the database.

2. About Archive Files and Object Link Files

CLASS-Agent Software supports MS-Windows' long filenames (up to 255
characters).

3. About Database Name and Subdirectories

CLASS-Agent Software automatically creates a directory where a database is
stored and subdirectories where archives files and object link files are stored, so
that these files are linked to databases. Do not change database names and
directory names using Windows Explorer. If a database name or directory name is
changed, the files cannot be found by the CLASS-Agent software and archive
files cannot be decompressed.

4. Using the Accessory Programs

CLASS-Agent Software comes with accessory programs. Do not use these
accessory programs in any other application software. Use the accessory
programs in accordance with their respective manuals.

5. Running Other Applications

Do not run CLASS-Agent Software and other applications that are not supported
by CLASS-Agent Software at the same time. Even if CLASS-Agent Software and
applications supported by CLASS-Agent Software are used, an error may be
caused due to heavy load, depending on CPU speed, memory space and use of a
LAN. Use only the PC that meets the minimum system requirements.

6. About Database Size

• For an MDB-format database, set the maximum number of records in a sample
information table to somewhere around 10,000. If records exceed the maximum
number, create a new database so that the records can be divided between the
two databases. Use CLASS-Agent Software to create the new database.
• For an MSDE (Microsoft Database Engine) database, the upper limit of the
database size is 2 GB. If data to be saved exceeds this, the data is saved in an
MDB-format temporary database. The administrator should check the database
size temporarily, and change the settings of the Agent system so that the data is
saved to a new database before the database size reaches 2 GB. Alternatively,
the administrator should make a backup of the database, then delete unnecessary
data to increase free space in the database. To handle databases of 2 GB or more,
replace the current system with the SQL Server system (sold separately).

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7. Restriction in Character Codes Available in a Database

In the display field of a database table, codes for “|” (pipe), line feed and tab
cannot be input. If these codes are included in an element name or comment, they
are automatically replaced with a space.
Example ElementA|ElementB

ElementA ElementB

8. About Setting the Date

When using Class-Agent, do not set the day of the week in "Short date style"
available by choosing [Control Panel] ® [Region Settings] ® [Date].
Example (Valid) yy/MM/dd
(Invalid) yy/MM/dd’(ddd’)’
In Agent Ver. 2, any time in the date field of a database is stored as the GMT
(Greenwich Mean Time).
To display the local time while the database is directly accessed, adjust the stored
GMT time.

9. Changing the Password Using the Database Software

When the password of a database is changed using the database software
(MS-Access, SQL Server or Oracle), the Agent Manager and the
Automatic/Manual Agent database link should be reset.

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1.2.2 About the WizAArd gateway Program

The WizAArd Gateway Program provides an interface between the output of WizAArd and
CLASS-Public Agent. To allow automatic function of CLASS-Public Agent with
WizAArd, an environment matching the settings for WizAArd and CLASS-Public Agent
must be set up before use using the option menu.

1.2.3 About the Automatic Agent Program

1. Starting the program for the first time
Settings for instrument names and database assignment are not factory-set for the
Automatic Agent Program. Before using the Automatic Agent Program, a user
who has administrative responsibilities must log in, define a Login ID and create a
database.

2. Displaying the progress meter for file compression

The progress meter for file compression is displayed while various analysis data
is compressed and saved to an archive file. For routine operations, turn off the
check box for displaying the progress meter. If that check box is turned on, the
progress meter may pop up while other applications are running, causing the
screen to flicker.

3. Using the taskbar for routine operations

For routine operations, minimize the main screen of the Automatic Agent
Program to an icon in the taskbar. If the main screen is open on the desktop, the
[Logout] button may be clicked by mistake.

4. Security protection against automatic login attempts

If an Auto-login option is selected, a login attempt can be made under any login
ID different from the one assigned to the user. Do not use an Automatic-login
option to control access and manage users at a login. Define and assign a
password to each user.

5. Running an external application

When settings are made for running external applications, specify applications
that meet the minimum conditions described below. If these settings are not
properly made, a particular application may start each time automatic entries are
made, leaving several instances of the same application open. This causes error
messages to appear, and makes it impossible to run other applications.
Conditions:
1. An application must automatically terminate each time a single task of data
processing is completed.
2. Data processing time ends within the intervals of registering data to a
database for automatic entries.
3. If two or more of the same application are open at the same time, operations
can be made each window.
4. An application should display no more messages than necessary.

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1.2.4 About the Agent Manager Program

1. About the Default System Administrator
If running CLASS-Agent Manager for the first time, log in to CLASS-Agent
Manager using the following: ID= “Admin” and Password= “” (blank). After
starting CLASS-Agent Manager, change this login ID's password. The login ID
“Admin” is the Supervisor account that has the system administration permission
for CLASS-Agent Software. The login ID “Admin” is created during the
installation. The user account with login ID “Admin” is not displayed on the user
information screen.

2. Sharing a Database on a LAN

To share files on a local area network (LAN), set up the network capabilities in the
"Configuration" dialog box in CLASS-Agent Manager after the installation of
CLASS-Agent Software. If folders are shared on a LAN after CLASS-Agent
Manager is installed, care should be taken to select the appropriate options,
otherwise the settings for instrument information and log information may be
overwritten. After these settings are made, create user accounts so that system
resources can be shared on a LAN.

3. Creating a User Account

Specify a login ID, user name and security level when creating a user account.
The creation of a user account is limited to users having the Administrator
permission. Each user can change his or her own password at any time when
logged in to CLASS-Agent Manager.

4. Creating a Database
In the "New MDB Database" dialog box in CLASS-Agent Manager, create an
MDB database to store analysis data. The creation of a database is limited to users
having the Administrator permission. To create an MS SQL Server formatted
database or MSDE (Microsoft Database Engine) formatted database, use the
CLASS-Agent Manager accessory program for creating an SQL database.

5. Listing and Viewing Log Databases or Temporary Databases

By default, three databases are displayed on a database-list screen in
CLASS-Agent Manager. They include the system log database, temporary data
database (Temp_Dt2.mdb) and temporary log database (Temp_Log2.mdb). They
are created during installation, with passwords assigned. These databases cannot
be viewed using MS Access or any other application. These databases can only be
viewed in CLASS-Agent Manager.

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6. Screen Saver
When this software is started after installation in the ER/ES mode, the system is
set so that the screen saver dedicated to the Agent system is automatically
activated. After this software is closed, the system returns to the original setting.

For Windows NT, the screen lock is valid. If you require a password, set a
password for the screen lock in the OS.
The default value of the time until the screen saver starts is 5 minutes. To change
this value, change “common.inf2” in "Environment Setting" of the Agent
Manager. For example, to set to 10 minutes the waiting time until the screen saver
starts, add the following two lines.
[GLP]
ScreenLock=10

7. Log Types
Log information is separated into the data log for data operations and the system
log (Log2.mdb) where logs related to the system are saved.
When the contents of the database storing the data acquired from the analysis
instrument are changed, the history of such changes is stored in the data log.
When the contents of options not directly related to the data are changed, the
history of such changes is stored in the system log.
Click the log on the database tree to display the log information on the sample
information table.

8. Precautions for Multiple Users in Windows NT

• The common network settings offered by choosing [Tool] ® [Configuration] on
the Agent Manager menu should be executed by a user having the NT “Power
Users” or “Administrators” permission.
• In multi-user mode of NT, all other settings should be executed for each user ID.
The Agent system administrator should login using each NT user ID, and
perform the required settings.

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 Chapter 2 Getting Started
2.1 WizAArd Gateway Program Setup .........................................................2-1
2.2 Storing Data in a Database ......................................................................2-2
2.2.1 Starting the Automatic Agent Program .................................................................. 2-2
2.2.2 Logging In to the System ....................................................................................... 2-4
2.2.3 Specifying a Database for Each Instrument ........................................................... 2-5
2.2.4 Registering Analysis Data...................................................................................... 2-8
 2 Getting Started

2.1 WizAArd Gateway Program Setup

To use the WizAArd Gateway program, first specify its operating environment. This section
describes how to make the environment settings for the WizAArd Gateway program.
For a procedure for the automatic registration program, see the CLASS-Agent Software
Instruction Manual.

1. Making the WizAArd Setting

Start the WizAArd Gateway program (AA_TxtGW.exe). Click the [Options] button in the
main window. Click the [To WizAArd] tab in the "Options" dialog box. In the "To
WizAArd" window, specify a path from which text files are to be imported and whether to
enable WizAArd to automatically start the AA_TxtGW.exe file.

Click here to change the operating environment of WizAArd.

2. Making the Public Agent Setting

Click the "To Public Agent" tab in the "Options" dialog box. In the "To Public Agent"
window, specify an instrument number (for example, 1), a path to export Agent-formatted
text files and whether to delete text files after retrieval.

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2.2 Storing Data in a Database

This section briefly introduces you to procedures for storing weighing data in a database by
using the WizAArd Gateway program.

Flowchart of Operations

Create a user account and database in Agent Manager.

Start the CLASS-Public Automatic Agent program.

Log in to the system.

Make the setting for each instrument.

Make the setting for Gateway program.

Register data in Gateway program.

Check registered data in Agent Manager.

2.2.1 Starting the Automatic Agent Program

1. Before using the program
Before using CLASS-Public Agent, create a user account and database using the Agent
Manager program. In Automatic Agent, specify a user ID and password at a login to the
system. For these procedures, see the CLASS-Agent Manager Software Instruction Manual.

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2. Starting the program

The following shows two typical methods of starting the program.
Using the Start button
Click the [Start] button, point to [Programs] ® [Class-Agent Software Ver.2.0] and click
[Public Automatic Agent].

Click here.

Using a folder icon on the desktop

(1) On the desktop, double-click the icon for the CLASS-Agent Software. The
CLASS-Agent Software folder opens. A shortcut to he WizAArd gateway program
(AA_TxtGW.exe) should be created in this folder beforehand.

Double-click here.

(2) Double-click the icon for [CLASS-Public Automatic Agent].

Double-click here.

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2.2.2 Logging In to the System

After the program starts, the "Login" dialog box is displayed.
- The "Login" dialog box -

Type a login ID and password in the text boxes. Regardless of the characters typed, only
asterisks (*) appear in the "Password" text box. The password must be correctly entered.
Passwords are case-sensitive.

Click the [OK] button. The login ID and password are checked against the ones recorded for the
user account. If they match the stored entries, the main screen is displayed under login status.
Clicking the [Cancel] button aborts a login attempt, but the main screen is displayed. To gain
access to the system, follow the login procedure from the main screen.

- The main screen -

Command button

Menu list

Status bar

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2.2.3 Specifying a Database for Each Instrument

Assign a destination database to each instrument. The following procedure shows an example in
which analysis data obtained from analytical instrument 1 is stored in the database named
C:\Agent2 \Test1.mdb. First, create a database using Agent Manager.

1) Click on the <Assign database per instrument> menu item in the <Menu List> pane, The
<Assign database per instrument> sheet appears in the right-hand pane. In CLASS-Public
Automatic Agent program, a maximum of 8 instruments can be connected. In the right-hand
pane, a database is assigned to each instrument.
- The <Assign database per instrument> pane. -

2) Double-click on “Instrument 1” in the first row of the <Assign database per instrument>
pane, or click on the “Instrument 1” row and then click on the [Edit] button. The <Assign
database per instrument> dialog box appears.

- The <Assign database per instrument> dialog box. -

1) Instrument Name
By default, the system name is Instrument1. Any system name may be specified. Do not
leave the "Instrument Name" text box blank.

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2) Register data
Click on the <Register data> check box so that it is turned on, as shown in the figure. If this
check box is off, any data is not stored in a database.

3) Destination database
In the <Destination database> list box, specify a database in which to store data. Clicking on
the [Browse] button opens the <Select Database> dialog box.
- The "Select Database" dialog box -

In the <Select Database> dialog box, click on “Test1.mdb” to specify the destination
database that you want to use, and then click on the [OK] button.

4) Import folder
In the "Import folder" text box, specify the same import folder name as the one specified in
the "Data File" text box in the "Default folder" tab of the [Options] dialog box of the Balance
Gateway program. Clicking the [Browse] button opens the "Folder Select" dialog box,
where an import folder name can be selected from a listing.
- The <Browse for Folder> dialog box. -

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5) User Name
In the <User Name> list box, specify a user name that accompanies data information stored
in the selected database. If the <Registering by login user name> option is selected, the name
of a user who is now logging in will be recorded with data information in the selected
database.
Click on the [OK] button in the <Assign database per instrument> dialog box to finish the
setting. The contents of the <Assign database per instrument> pane is updated, as shown
below.
- The <Assign database per instrument> pane. -

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2.2.4 Registering Analysis Data

1) Set up the WizAArd. For details, see the WizAArd instruction manual.

2) Click [Status Display] in the [List] menu to view the status of database registration.

3) Start the WizAArd Gateway program and retrieve an analysis text file previously exported
from WizAArd. Use the [Browse] button to select the desired filename.

4) After WizAArd analysis data text is properly displayed, click the [Agent] button.

5) The status of file compression and registration is displayed in the "Status Display" pane.

- The "Status" pane -

6) Check the database using Agent Manager.

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3.1 Introduction .............................................................................................3-1
3.2 Main Screen .............................................................................................3-2
3.3 Configuration Settings.............................................................................3-3
3.3.1 Making the WizAArd Setting ................................................................................ 3-3
3.3.2 Making the Public Agent Setting ........................................................................... 3-4
3.4 Registration..............................................................................................3-5
3.4.1 Automatic Registration .......................................................................................... 3-5
3.4.2 Manual Registration ............................................................................................... 3-5
Appendix 1 About the database registration of AA data ....................................3-7
Appendix 2 About the source code of the AAText_Gw program ......................3-9
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3.1 Introduction
The WizAArd Gateway program is used to import analysis text files from WizAArd and export
a converted text files to Public Agent. The converted text files (measurement results files) are
stored in a database using the automatic registration function of the CLASS Agent system.
After the WizAArd Gateway program receives an analysis text file using the auto-start function
of WizAArd, the contents of the imported text file are converted to Agent format, and the
converted text file is stored in a predetermined export path. The stored text file is retrieved and
registered in a database. View, edit or print the registered analysis results using Agent Manager.

The following file is automatically compressed at the time of registration.

• Analysis text file

A compressed text file can be decompressed using Agent Manager.

The WizAArd Gateway program supports version 2.1 or higher of the WizAArd software.

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3.2 Main Screen

The "WizAArd Gateway" main window is used to execute various functions, as shown below in
the figure.

- The main screen -

Registration button Options display button

Operations
1) Double-click the [WizAArd Gateway] icon to open the main window.

2) Click the [Options] button to open the "Options" dialog box to make the configuration
settings.

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3.3 Configuration Settings

This section describes how to make the configuration settings. Specify the path from WizAArd
through WizAArd Gateway to Public Agent, the conditions of text output by WizAArd and the
option of deleting files after registration for Public Agent.

3.3.1 Making the WizAArd Setting

- The "Options" dialog box "To WizAArd" tab -

Options:
• Import Folder This text box is used to specify a path from which an analysis text file is
imported from WizAArd.
• Automatically start WizAArd Gateway at analyze.
This check box is used to toggle the auto start of WizAArd on or off.

Procedure:
1) Select the desired options and click the [Set default to WizAArd] button. This will change
the settings stored in the WizAArd configuration setting file.

2) Click the [OK] or [Apply] button to save or update the changes made.

[NOTE] If any change is made to the WizAArd, restart the WizAArd program for the change
to take effect.

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3.3.2 Making the Public Agent Setting

- The "Options" dialog box "To Public Agent" tab -

Options:
• Instrument No. (1 to 8) This text box is used to specify an instrument number (for
example, 1) stored in the text file to be registered for Public
Agent.
• Export Folder This list box is used to specify a path to which a text file is
exported to Public Agent.
• Delete exported results file This check box is used to specify whether to delete a WizAArd
after registration. exported text file after the registration is complete. If the box is
checked, the text file is deleted. If the box is not checked, the
text file is not deleted.

Procedure:
After selecting options, click the [OK] or [Apply] button to save or update the changes made.

[NOTE] As shown in the figure below, an export path must correspond precisely with an
import path specified in the instrument setting for Public Agent.

Specify the same path

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3.4 Registration
WizAArd Gateway provides two options: automatic registration and manual registration. For
automatic registration, register the contents of a text file by operating from WizAArd using
command lines. For manual registration, select a desired filename using the WizAArd Gateway
program.

3.4.1 Automatic Registration

After an analysis is completed in WizAArd, its text file is automatically exported from
WizAArd and the WizAArd Gateway program is activated. The exported text file is retrieved
and registered by the WizAArd Gateway program. After registration is complete, the WizAArd
Gateway program is exited. Note that the main window is not displayed when the WizAArd
Gateway program starts.

Procedure
Conduct an analysis with WizAArd. For automatic registration, there is no need to use the
WizAArd Gateway program.

3.4.2 Manual Registration

This section describes how to register the contents of a text file created with the WizAArd menu.

Procedure:
1) Start the WizAArd Gateway program.

2) Retrieve an analysis text file previously exported from WizAArd. Click the [Browse] button
in the WizAArd Gateway main window to select a filename from a listing in the file
selection list.

3) The contents of the selected text file are displayed in the “table” pane.

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4) If the contents of the selected text file are correct, click the [Agent] button to register the text
file contents. After the registration is successfully completed, “Agent was completed” is
displayed in the "Message" field.

5) After the registration is successfully completed, click the [Exit] button to exit the WizAArd
Gateway program.
To register another text file, repeat Steps 2) though 4).

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Appendix 1 About the database registration of WizAArd data

The WizAArd gateway program requests database storage from the Agent program using the
"request text file." At this time, the block information that is designated in the sample
information table is added to the data information table as one record per block. This
specification is valid for version 2.1 of WizAArd and higher.

Request text file contents

Record Information
Item name Record judgment WizAArd output item Default
information
Database Name "DbFile" Same as the setting for
Public Automatic Agent
Save Path "DbPath" Same as above.
Password "Password" Same as above.
DataSource Name "DataSource" Same as above.
Database Kind "DbKind" Same as above.
Data kind "DataKind" Same as above.
Instrument No. "InstrumentNo" “1” Disallowance
Instrument Name "InstrumentName" Same as the setting for
Public Automatic Agent
Instrument Kind "InstrumentKind" “AA” PUB
Sample Name "SampleName" Null
Sample ID "SampleID" Sample ID of a head line Null
Sample Type "SampleType" Null
Operator Name "Operator" Same as the setting for
Public Automatic Agent
Operation Date "OperateDate" Date Time of the head line DB registration time
Inspector "Inspector" Null
Inspect Date "InspectDate" Null
Approver Name "Approver" Null
Approve Date "ApproveDate" Null
Decompression Path "LzhDirectory" Null
Compression File Path "LzhFile1" Text file name Compression file no
Delete File Path "DelFile1" Text file name Delete file no
Object Link File Name;1 to 10 "File1 to 10" Null
File Information;1 to 5 "FileInfo1 to 5" Null
Sample Information;1 to 10 "Tag1 to 10" Null
Description "Comment" Comment Null
Data Information "Data" Description to block
judgement information

[NOTE] A blank WizAArd output item is not provided.

Records are followed by a “CR/LF”.

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Block Information
Data name Block judgment information WizAArd output item Default
Property 1 /P1= Action Null
Property 2 /P2= Position-(R expresses it) Null
Property 3 /P3= Text output line number Error
Long Data 1 /L1= X(X=1) Null
Long Data 2 /L2= M(M=1) Null
Long Data 3 /L3= Q(Q=1) Null
Long Data 4 /L4= Dilution coat flag Null
Long Data 5 /L5= Reagent 1 coat flag Null
Long Data 6 /L6= Reagent 2 coat flag Null
Long Data 7 /L7= Reagent 3 coat flag Null
Long Data 8 to 10 /L8= to /L10= Non Null
Double Data 1 /F1= True Value Null
Double Data 2 /F2= Concentration Null
Double Data 3 /F3= Absorbance Null
Double Data 4 /F4= Background Null
Double Data 5 /F5= Sample Volume Null
Double Data 6 /F6= Diluted solution Null
Double Data 7 /F7= Reagent 1 Null
Double Data 8 /F8= Reagent 2 Null
Double Data 9 /F9= Reagent 3 Null
Double Data 10 /F10= Total Volume Null
Double Data 11 /F11= WF Null
Double Data 12 /F12= VF Null
Double Data 13 /F13= DF Null
Double Data 14 /F14= ASC DF Null
Double Data 15 /F15= CF Null
Double Data 16 /D1= Actual Conc. Null
Double Data 17 /D2= %RSD Null
Double Data 18 /D3= SD Null
Double Data 19 /D4= %R Null
Double Data 20 /D5= C# Null
String data 1 /S1= Component name (Element name) Null
String data 2 /S2= Actual Conc. Unit Null
String data 3 /S3= Measurement date Null
String data 4 /S4= Sample ID Null
String data 5 /S5= Remark Null

[NOTE] • The punctuation symbol between blocks of information is a "tab."

• Coat flag are set when they are “0”and indicate the uncoat condition when they are
1.

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Appendix 2 About the source code of the AAText_Gw program

The WizAArd gateway program is a small program that transfers text information that was
output from WizAArd software to database using Public Agent. The source code is provided as a
reference to allow the use of the Public Agent program with other analysis devices.
The source code is written using Microsoft Visual Basic Version 6 and can be found in the
following directory on the CD-ROM in the directory:
\AA_TXTGW\SRC\*.*

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