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Moving the DataXchange Service

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Overview

The DataXchange Service can easily be moved from one computer to another. Follow the steps below to move the service. Please keep this information in mind when moving the service:

  • Tablets running ODI (iPad, Android, Windows) will need to have the Host changed.
  • Windows Desktop PCs running ODI will pickup the change automatically if there is only one DX Service defined, but the application will need to be closed and reopened.
  • If multiple DX Services are defined, the Windows Desktop Application ODI will need to be updated manually. This requires updating settings from Manage → Settings → ODI → General Settings. At the bottom of the page, select the correct DX Service from the list and then click Update DX Service.
  • If you use a DNS entry it will minimize these changes by allowing you to keep the same PC name even if you switch servers or IP addresses. If you are using IP addresses, and the IP changes you will need to adjust the host in the ODI.
  1. Stop the DX Service on the Existing Computer

Stop the Scytec DataXchange PCS Services on the existing host (the one the service is being moved from).

  1. Rename the DX Service

From the Manage tab select the DataXchange button in the ribbon bar. Select the existing Host where the DX Service is being moved from and select the Modify button. Change the Host to the IP Address or Host name of the new PC where the DX Service was just installed.

  1. Install the DX Service on the New Computer

Download the latest DX Service from the Scytec website at scytec.com, and follow the tabs to Support → Downloads. While installing the service, specify the server information on the Options screen.

  1. Verify Success

Once the Service has been installed and started, go to the DataXchange tab and select the Connect button. Use the drop down to connect to the new DX Service and verify that all of the equipment and associated expressions are present. The flag icon on the Configuration button should now be green indicating that the connection to the Cloud was successful.

  1. Open Ports on the Firewall

The DX Service Installer will automatically open the Service HTTP and DCI ports on the built-in Windows Firewall. If other firewalls control local network access to the new DX Service PC, these ports will need to be opened there as well. The default ports are 80 (HTTP) and 14002 (DCI).

Port 14002 will need to be opened if the Platinum license level is being used, or for DCI integration such as CGTech VERICUT CNC Machine Connect.

  1. Uninstall the DX Service from the old computer

Uninstall the Scytec DataXchange PCS Services on the old host.

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