Fixes if iChart Stops Automatically Collecting Data

If iChart software can still communicate with the sensor(s), then the most likely problem is that the sample and log intervals have been reset to zero. The Sample Interval is how often the sensor takes a reading. The Log Interval is how often that reading is sent to iChart to be recorded. If there are multiple samples […]

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Are iChart Reports Overwritten by New Reports?

It depends on how often the reports are automatically created in iChart software. For a daily report, a new file is created every day. If a report is generated multiple times in a day, then the report file is overwritten multiple times within that day. Therefore, the last report generated each day is not overwritten […]

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How do I Unregister iChart Software?

It may be necessary to unregister iChart for various reasons. 1. Open iChart without a current project. 2. Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+u simultaneously. 3. Choose Yes to unregister iChart.   Note: If iChart was registered by a different Windows user an error message may appear that indicates the unregistration failed. If this occurs, you will need to log into the user […]

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How do I See Headers in iChart’s Data Replication File?

iChart software will always save data in iChart database files located in C:Program FilesNexsensiChart6Users <iChart database file name>. Enabling Data Replication allows users to duplicate the data in another location and format, such as .csv or .xml. The Include header feature is used to display the header information in the file when duplicating data. 1. […]

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Change the 12-hour Clock to a 24-hour Clock

By default, iChart software displays time in the 12 hour AM/PM format. It can be changed to the 24 hour format by way of editing the initiation (.INI) file. 1. Close iChart. 2. Open C:Program FilesNexSensiChart6ICHART.INI   3. Search for [Graph] within the text.   4. Add the following lines below the line [Graph]: DateTimeFmtShort=”%m/%d/%y %H:%M” […]

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Recover a Previous (.icr) File for iChart

It is possible that the iChart (.icr) file you are working with may be accidentally  deleted or corrupted. In this situation a previous version of the file may be recovered by following this simple procedure. 1. Navigate to the iChart Users program folder. Open my computer and navigate to C:Program FilesNexSensiChart6Users   2. Navigate to the […]

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Creating a Desktop Shortcut for a Project

When NexSens iChart software is opened using a desktop icon, a dialogue box appears with options for opening with or without a project. Shortcuts can be created to open specified projects. 1. Open iChart without a current project. 2. From the main menu select Edit | Preferences. 3. Unchecking the “Enable startup dialog” box will stop the startup […]

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Adjusting the Precision of a Report

The Reports in iChart software can be customized to display data in different ways. Graphics can be adjusted for better viewing and statistics can be shown in several formals. 1. Open iChart with a current project. 2. From the menu bar select Report | Open Report. 3. Choose the desired report and click Open. 4. If the Report […]

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Auto-loading an iChart Project/Report

When NexSens iChart software is opened using a desktop icon, a dialogue box appears with options for opening with or without a project. Shortcuts can be created to open specified projects. 1. Open iChart without a current project. 2. From the menu bar select Edit | Preferences. 3. Uncheck the “Enable startup dialog” box and check the “Auto-load […]

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Adjusting the Precision of Parameters

NexSens iChart software utilizes a navigation panel to provide instant access to all sites, iSIC data loggers, and sensors in a given project file. When switching between iSICs from the navigation panel, a different interrogation window detailing sensor data is shown for each iSIC. This data can be formatted to fit the users needs. 1. […]

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