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What can I do if the "Explain window" is empty? Date: 19. April 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: FAQ

Please check the "Disable logging" settings option. Click the tab "Tools" and select "Options". A new window should appear. Then click the tab "General". The checkbox "Disable logging" should not be ticked.

If my institution sign up for a support model is it possible to reduce the overhead for an Iris training? Date: 19. April 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: FAQ

Yes, with support model 1 the overhead will be reduced to 400 € and with support model 2 the overhead will be reduced to 0 €.

What is the period of support for the support model? Date: 19. April 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: FAQ

The support model period is for one calendar year (January to December).

What kind of support does the Iris Institute provide concerning the support model? Date: 19. April 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: FAQ

You will receive support by e-mail for advice and support concerning the application, and installation of the most recent version of the Iris software.

Additionally, there are some more benefits for support model 2 users.

Does Iris accept relative paths? Date: 19. April 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: FAQ

Yes. The paths are supplied in the Iris.exe.config and can be defined relative to the .exe place.

Does the installation of Iris involve updates to the registry? Date: 19. April 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: FAQ

No, there is no registry update done by the Iris installation. It just installs files at the specified location and creates shortcuts.

Why does the Iris Institute no longer provide tables for MMDS? Date: 19. April 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: FAQ

The Iris Institute no longer supports Iris versions older than version 5. The updated tables in Iris version 5 can no longer be handled by MMDS.

The structure of the unicausal tables has changed a little bit:

SENMC rule is replaced by IDMC and SENDC

Is it possible to disable certain parts of the Iris application? Date: 19. April 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: FAQ

No, that is not possible. All users should use the application in the same way.

Under which systems can Iris be used? Date: 19. April 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: FAQ

You can use Iris under these systems:

  • Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10
  • Microsoft .Net Framework (since 4.5.2)
  • Microsoft Access 2003 or later, if no other database manager is available (it is not possible to use …

Is it possible to change the maintenance password? Date: 19. April 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: FAQ

Yes. To change the maintenance password, the user needs the present password (see Iris Reference Guide). If he knows this password, he can change it.

Are the settings in the Iris.exe.config file related to the maintenance password? Date: 19. April 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: FAQ

No, fields like firstTime, EntryLevel, PswEntryOnly, PswCoder, PswHyper, PswAdmin and UserRights in the config file are not related to the maintenance password. They are used for specific adaptations of Iris.

How can I receive information on updates? Date: 19. April 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: FAQ

You can subscribe to our newsletter to receive all relevant information on Iris, including updates.

Is Iris available in other languages? Date: 19. April 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: FAQ

Yes, there are interfaces in: English, French, Portuguese and Spanish.

Apart from the existing adaptations the Iris interface can be translated in any language.

You can create your own dictionary and standardizations in your language or you ask …

How can I find some information about the support model at the Iris website? Date: 04. February 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: FAQ

Please follow this link:

Support model

How can I get an application for an Iris support model? Date: 04. February 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: FAQ

Please send an email to the Iris Institute. We will send you an application.

If you filled in the application send it back to the Iris Institute, via email will be fine. Then we will send an invoice.

Does Iris have parameters that we can supply when calling the .exe file? Date: 04. February 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: FAQ

Iris cannot be launched by another process and the Iris executable file doesn't accept parameters. All parameters needed for a specific implementation are defined in Iris using the options item within the Tools menu.

Is it possible to run the batch processing process in a separate program? Date: 04. February 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: FAQ

No, it is not possible to run Iris on other programs. There is no specific program to process batch coding. However, Iris can be launched two times on the same machine: One, for instance, can process a lot in batch, while the other can be used to …

How can I merge two lots in Microsoft Access? Date: 04. February 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: FAQ

You will find a short description at the file below.

Merging Lot MS Access (PDF, 332 kB)

How can I create a database in Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL or MSSQL? Date: 04. February 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: FAQ

Following the links below you will find scripts on how to create an Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL or MSSQL database (e.g. for dictionary, certificate).

Iris Version 6 - (tested with "Iris version 6.0.17"):

Oracle settings (ZIP, 2 kB) - (tested with …

How do I set the path to MMDS? Date: 04. February 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: FAQ

First set the location in MMDS.ini. Then start Iris and within the Tools menu choose the Options item. On the Coding tab you can set the locations of the MMDS DATA folder, Micar.exe and Acme.exe.