Autostart macro failed error 999 in OpenLAB CDS ChemStation

Thanks, James.

I ran into the "Autostart Macro failed, error# 17928 occurred" and then Chemstation opened up to the "Data Analysis" window.  I switched the view to the "Method and Run Control" window, closed Chemstation and then reopened it.  I did not received the error when it reopened.  I am not sure why but it seems like it needs to be closed from the "Method and Run Control" window or an Autostart error appears upon reopening.

Erik

Hi Erik,

This depends on the version of G2070AA or BA. The below may help.

The Autostart Macro failed, error# 999 occurs on startup of the Chemstation if

the Initial Screen Window Size is set to “Icon” in the Configuration editor.

In the PCS section of the ChemStation.ini, the WinSize setting will be

specified

as WinSize=Min.

Situation:

The Initial Screen Window Size can be changed randomly if the Initial Screen

Window Size is set to Normal and then the Chemstation is closed when iconized

in the taskbar. The Chemstation.ini will have the WinSize value = Min and when

the Chemstation is started, the error occurs. If the Chemstation is closed

when the ChemStation window is maximized, then the WinSize key will be

set to Normal and no errors occur on start up.

So, if the ChemStation is iconized to the taskbar and the user right-clicks on

the icon to close the chemstation, the autostart Macro Failed, error# 999 will

occur when starting the Chemstation.

Solution/Action:

In Chemstation.ini, if the WinSize value = Min, change the value to Normal

before starting the Chemstation.

[PCS,1]

InstType=gcoffline

InstName=Instrument 1

WinSize=Normal

Use the Configuration Editor to set the Initial Screen Window Size to Normal.

I hope this helps

Thanks for this thread.  I am seeing a similar error with Chemstation A versions for 6890 GCs?  Which files would I need to append old to in the older version and would this effect any embedded post-processing software such as simdis software?

Thanks,

Erik