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Error by select port

Post by Wouterjan »

When i have to select a port it allways give an error.
I ve try all of them.

How can i fix this?


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Re: Error by select port

Post by Onge »

Not relly enough information.

I am assuming you are using and Enttec Open or an Enttec pro interface.
If so ensure you have installed the Enttec drivers. When done check in Device Manager to see what port has been associated with the interface. use that one.
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Re: Error by select port

Post by eventstudionam »

hi,

just got my new Enttec Pro. hear so much about it. installed driver (fresh download from their website) plugged in USB port, in device manager i saw that it selected port 25;

NOW MY QUESTION:

when i open freestyler and go to setup then i selsct the Enttec pro and have only the choice of ports up to 15!!!!!!!
what must i do to match these ports, or am i too bli (O) nd.....??

cheers and thanks from Namibia
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Re: Error by select port

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in device manager i saw that it selected port 25;
Are you looking under "Universal Serial Bus Controllers" or "Ports" to find the Enttec in the Device Manager? You should find it under "Universal Serial Bus Controllers", then right click and click on properties. Then go to the port tab. It will be there. You can change which port to be used from there. Make sure you pick a port 1-15. Then go into FS and match up the ports. Usually my pc puts it in port 5 every time I connect it.
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Shannon D wrote:
in device manager i saw that it selected port 25;
Are you looking under "Universal Serial Bus Controllers" or "Ports" to find the Enttec in the Device Manager? You should find it under "Universal Serial Bus Controllers", then right click and click on properties. Then go to the port tab. It will be there. You can change which port to be used from there. Make sure you pick a port 1-15. Then go into FS and match up the ports. Usually my pc puts it in port 5 every time I connect it.
I am on Windows XP and in Device Manager ...
I get "USB Serial Converter" in the "Universal Serial Bus Controllers" section
I get "USB Serial Port (COM6)" in the "Ports" section. To change the port, right click and select "Properties" then click the "Port Settings" tab and then the "Advanced..." button. You can now change the assigned serial port via the drop down list.

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Re: Error by select port

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I was blabing (is that a word?) off the top my head, cause I'm still at work and don't have my enttec to show the print screens. Good job with the prt scrns Andre. They should clearing see what I was trying to get across. Thanks
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Shannon D wrote:I was blabing (is that a word?) off the top my head, cause I'm still at work and don't have my enttec to show the print screens. Good job with the prt scrns Andre. They should clearing see what I was trying to get across. Thanks
Blabbing is a word ...
blab (blb) Proper definition with extra bits missed from copy & paste.
v. blabbed, blab·bing, blabs
v.tr.
To reveal (secret matters) especially through indiscreet or unreserved talk.
v.intr.
1. To reveal secret matters.
2. To chatter thoughtlessly or indiscreetly. See Synonyms at gossip.
n.
1. An incessant or indiscreet talker.
2. Lengthy chatter.
[Middle English blabben, to talk foolishly, back-formation from blaberen.]

I am sure you know I was not saying you was wrong or trying to pull you up, just wanted to ensure info was correct. Very good guess if at work and info not available to you :)

I have just changed the 2nd picture so it shows some of the ports in the drop down list. Shows ones in use.

Also added information about checking changing comports to the FreeStyler Wiki in the FAQ section.
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Re: Error by select port

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Onge wrote:
Shannon D wrote:I was blabing (is that a word?) off the top my head, cause I'm still at work and don't have my enttec to show the print screens. Good job with the prt scrns Andre. They should clearing see what I was trying to get across. Thanks
Blabbing is a word ...
blab (blb) Proper definition with extra bits missed from copy & paste.
v. blabbed, blab·bing, blabs
v.tr.
To reveal (secret matters) especially through indiscreet or unreserved talk.
v.intr.
1. To reveal secret matters.
2. To chatter thoughtlessly or indiscreetly. See Synonyms at gossip.
n.
1. An incessant or indiscreet talker.
2. Lengthy chatter.
[Middle English blabben, to talk foolishly, back-formation from blaberen.]

I am sure you know I was not saying you was wrong or trying to pull you up, just wanted to ensure info was correct. Very good guess if at work and info not available to you :)

I have just changed the 2nd picture so it shows some of the ports in the drop down list. Shows ones in use.

Also added information about checking changing comports to the FreeStyler Wiki in the FAQ section.
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Re: Error by select port

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hee hee hee :lol: :P :lol: :ugeek: :ugeek: :ugeek: :ugeek:
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Re: Error by select port

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Onge wrote: I am sure you know I was not saying you was wrong or trying to pull you up, just wanted to ensure info was correct.
Nah, I knew you had my back. To be honest, I always just went straight to the Universal Serial Bus Controllers. I never looked under Ports. Never had to, it was still in the same place I found it as the first time ;)
dmxlighting wrote: Now who's BLABING ?
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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