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    The WriteImageFTP function writes the current image to an FTP server on the network. This function is typically used to automatically save images of failed inspections. The Internet Connection Firewall must be disabled from Window's Local Area Connection Properties dialog.

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    The WriteImageFTP function writes the current image to an FTP server on the network. This function is typically used to automatically save images of failed inspections. The Internet Connection Firewall must be disabled from Window's Local Area Connection Properties dialog.

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    The WriteImageFTP function writes the current image to an FTP server on the network. This function is typically used to automatically save images of failed inspections. The Internet Connection Firewall must be disabled from Window's Local Area Connection Properties dialog.

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    Tech Note: Configuring the WriteImageFTP

    Function for In-Sight Sensors

    The WriteImageFTP function writes the current image to an FTP server on the network. This function is
    typically used to automatically save images of failed inspections during runtime. Optionally, on the
    In-Sight 3400 sensor, the image file may be a complete screen capture, including overlay graphics on top
    of the image.

    Setting the Parameters


    Using the WriteImageFTP property sheet (Figure 1), configure the following parameters as follows, using
    the default settings for the rest of the parameters:

    Select the name of your PC for Host Name


    (see page 5 if your PC name is not listed)

    Enter “admin” for user name (this is the


    In-Sight Explorer default user name)

    Leave password blank

    Enter a name for your image file

    Figure 1: WriteImageFTP property sheet

    1
    As shown in Figure 2, the default location of the saved images is:
    C:\Program Files\Cognex\In-Sight\In-Sight Explorer 3.3.0\Emulator.

    Figure 2: Default Folder Location

    IMPORTANT: To save images to a folder other than the default, that folder must first be
    created on the PC. The new folder’s path can then be specified in the WriteImageFTP
    property sheet, as shown in Figure 3. The file name must still be appended to the path.
    Note that unlike the path shown in Windows Explorer (see Figure 4), you must use
    forward slashes ( / ) instead of back slashes ( \ ) for the File Name parameter.

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    Figure 3: WriteImageFTP property sheet with Modified File Name Path

    Figure 4: Modified Folder Location

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    Troubleshooting FTP Problems
    • The In-Sight sensor must be Online, otherwise the WriteImageFTP function will not execute and
    no images will be sent.
    • The Internet Connection Firewall must be disabled from Window’s Local Area Connection
    Properties dialog (shown in Figure 5). To disable the firewall, open the Network Connection from
    the Control Panel dialog and right-click on the Local Area Connection to enter the properties, then
    click on the Advanced tab.

    Figure 5: Local Area Connection Properties dialog

    • Verify that the Windows Internet Information Services is not using Port 21 (see figure 6). To check
    the port number, open the Control Panel, then open the Administrative Tools and look for the
    Internet Information Services icon. Open it and right-click on the FTP Sites folder and verify that
    TCP port is not 21. If it is, change it to an unused port, such as 22.

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    Figure 6: Default FTP Site Properties Dialog

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    • If the name of your Local PC is not listed in the drop-down for the Host Name, then manually
    enter the IP address of your Local PC, as shown in Figure 7.

    Figure 7: WriteImageFTP property sheet with IP Address for Host Name

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    FAQs

    Q: Can I have more than one FTP server running on the same network?
    A: Yes. You can have multiple PCs running In-Sight Explorer on the same network. Note that you
    cannot have more than one FTP server running on the same PC while using any FTP functions.

    Q: Can I save my images to another location besides my local PC?


    A: Yes. If you have another PC with an FTP server installed, then you can choose that as your storage
    location. Note that the In-Sight Explorer software is considered an FTP server. If you are using a third
    party FTP server, In-Sight Explorer should be closed. If no other FTP server is running, In-Sight Explorer
    must be running. If the Host Name is not listed in In-Sight Explorer, or you are using a third party FTP
    server, the PC’s IP Address must be used in the WriteImageFTP dialog, as shown in Figure 7.

    Q: Does In-Sight Explorer need to be open when I use the FTP functions?
    A: Yes. In-Sight Explorer is actually an FTP server. If In-Sight Explorer is not running, a third party FTP
    server must be running.

    Q: What port number does In-Sight Explorer use for file transfer?
    A: In-Sight Explorer uses port 21 for file transfer (FTP); if another application is using port 21 besides
    In-Sight Explorer, the WriteImageFTP function will not execute properly. Please contact your IT
    department to disable all firewalls and anti-virus software or make an exception for port 21.

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