Known Limitations

• Using Labeling Software with Label Archive and Windows Firewall:
  The Windows firewall will try to block the connection to labeling software and you will get a system message asking to block or to unblock. Choose Unblock. The labeling software will be added automatically to the list of exceptions in Windows Firewall Configuration parameters.

• If you are using a hardware key protected version under Windows 7, the dongle may not be recognized. In this case, you must install the HASP driver manually. Run "InstallDir"\Tools\Donlge\ HASPUserSetup.exe.

• Text objects with composite data sources or different styles (font size or attributes) should be edited using the text properties dialogue only. If you use the text wizard, the text object becomes fixed with a uniform style.

• When importing an image from a network, a path like //MachineName//Path/Filename cannot be entered directly into the "Image Selection" dialog box. The workaround is to map the network drive, or to drag and drop from the explorer.

• When uninstalling a previous version of CODESOFT, some components may not be registered after uninstall.
  You must repair CODESOFT 9 in the Add/Remove Programs utility to ensure all components are properly registered.
  In Vista (or higher), repair should be done using the Repair button (not using the Change button and then Repair option).

• While using the animation option in the wizards, performance may be slightly reduced.
  Turn off this option for faster performance if needed.

• With hardware key License, when running CODESOFT while system is not fully initialized, CODESOFT may run in EVALUATION mode.
  Make sure the system is fully loaded before running CODESOFT.

• Please note that if using Windows 2008 version, you may need Administrator's rights to perform some actions, such as adding a printer with non-direct access or creating a system DSN data source. Please verify that you have sufficient rights before performing these actions.

• Query definition only supports Tables within the default schema. If it is necessary to use a table from another schema, the SQL mode should be used, using a syntax like: SELECT * FROM Schema.Table.

• The Database Manager is a generic database tool that relies on OLE DB Provider (ODBC is not supported). OLE DB Provider or the DBMS itself can both have some limitations. For example, with an Access database, when you set 3 unique fields in Database Manager, only the first one will be set. The recommendation is to use the internal DBMS tools to modify database structure, especially when working on advanced actions (like multiple constraints and primary key modification). The same is true for big tables where the response time can be slow on some operations.

• A database connection must be linked to the DatabaseGrid control displayed in sample form "DBForm.xmf" in order to show information (i.e.; identity.mdb).

• Microsoft defect: MFC Applications leak GDI objects on computer running Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP. Refer to article 319740 in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: http://support.microsoft.com.

• For full Chinese-sensible code support under winXP\2003\2000, the following prerequisites are required:
  • GB18030 support package should be installed: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=fc02e2e3-14bb-46c1-afee-3732d6249647&displaylang=en
  • Files for East Asian languages should be installed
  For winXP/2003: 54936 Gb18030 Simplified Chinese codepage should be selected.
  Note, that for win2000, selection of 936 codepage is enough.

• The label version is guaranteed when using ascending version. When using a different a version, please check that all versions are in the same range: