SteveMac

The problem was a corruption in the FactoryTalk View MS SQL Server Instance. I could connect to the DB, but not do any operations on it.   I had to remove all instances on SQL Server (databases for other apps) and then remove SQL Server itself (in order to remove the non-functioning database), then reinstall everything.

I am still waiting for Rockwell Tech Support to call me back. In the mean time I have changed back to the previous version of FactoryTalk View Studio (Release 8.10.00). It does exactly the same thing.  

Thanks Armadillo. I tried that - but no change. This is the log from the Factory Talk Diagnostic Viewer I will contact Rockwell directly.

That answer is not available - 'Locked' answer-The answer may be in a review cycle, you may not have a TechConnect contract or be linked to your contract (see answer 898272). Do you have any idea what it was?

This is what the stalled create looks like: Capture1.PNG This is the system dialog that appears after the create stops: Capture2.PNG  

I have moved everything back to a Windows 10 Pro system that I started on. I was told that I couldn't use Windows 10 but now that I have checked the specs - I can use any pro OS. Exactly the same.  It crashes at the end of the graphics steps. :(

Seriously?

I have just installed Studio5000 (factoryTalk View Studion of Machine Edition 8.20.00 (Release Number 8.20.00 (CPR 9 SR 8)) on a Windows 7 Home Premium PC (8BG RAM, 64bit). Also installed CCW V10.01.00 Standard Edition. I am connected by ethernet to a PanelView Plus 600 and a Micro820. I can communicate and download to both correctly, but i cant add an alias to Studio5000. If I create a new project and try to create a runtime application it builds ok. If I then add a device shortcut in RSLinx Enterprise - Communication Setup  (without using or accessing anything - it is still just the new project).  Studio5000 crashes when I try to create a runtime application.  It freezes after building the graphics elements and then has to be terminated. If i try to restart the application it cant initialise the Rockwell Tag Server service. I have to reboot. I cant create a new project and overwrite an existing one without getting the same crash. If i create a new project with a new name it will create a runtime application ok. If i then add a device shortcut in RSLinx Enterprise - Communication Setup  (without adding anything on the displays) and it will no longer create a runtime application. Has anyone else seen this?  Is there a way around this? Steve