The development environment is a mixed bag by 2024 standards.
You cannot download this from random file-sharing sites (due to malware risks). Authorized sources include: vijeo designer 6.2 sp13
The file size is approximately 3.8 GB. Ensure a stable internet connection. The development environment is a mixed bag by 2024 standards
Do not install SP13 directly over SP6 or SP8. You must first uninstall the existing Service Pack via Windows Control Panel (Add/Remove Programs). Keep the Base Vijeo 6.2 installation intact. The file size is approximately 3
SP13 introduces optimized drivers for SQL Server and MySQL. Data logging to USB drives or Network drives is now more robust, with automatic recovery from "drive full" errors. For facilities using MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), this ensures that downtime data is never lost.
A service pack is only as good as the problems it solves. SP13 addresses over 70 known anomalies. Here are the most impactful:
| ID | Description | Impact |
|----|-------------|--------|
| VD-4217 | HMI would freeze when a script executed a PrintScreen command while an alarm banner was active. | High |
| VD-4330 | Modbus TCP/IP communication dropped after 49 days of continuous runtime due to a 32-bit millisecond timer overflow. | Critical |
| VD-4456 | CSV export of historical trends used a comma as decimal separator regardless of regional settings. | Medium |
| VD-4501 | Project simulation on Windows 10 caused a "Stack overflow at line 0" error in JavaScript-based actions. | High |
| VD-4588 | FTP server in the HMI would reject connections after a firmware mismatch warning. | Medium |
| VD-4623 | Variables of type "DateTime" displayed incorrectly when transitioning from summer to winter time. | Low/Medium |