XC70: Information Vida dice

[Stu B]

Originally Posted by Agro

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Double click "VIDA All-In-One" shortcut and opens main page in Explorer 11.

Go to enter User Name in field box.
Will not allow me to type anything in the User Name Field Box so can't log in. It's like the keyboard is dead (but isn't).
Icon in taskbar says Vida is running


Is there anything I've missed?
Any patches etc.. to install?

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Rather than an installation issue, it sounds like a Java kind of a problem to me, not letting you type in the login box as if it's not active. I'll have a look at mine later to check the settings but you may have to set IE to trust the site (even though it's local), or allow extensions/plugins/add-ins/whatever they are called in IE11 (I use a Mac usually at home and Win10 at work with Chrome!).

[Stu B]

Further to previous post, I had a quick look at mine. Can't see anything too special about the IE11 settings, but I also can't remember if IE11 on Win7 trusts local host addresses by default or not either. For starters, make sure you've got localhost specified here (screenshot from mine):




Beyond that, if you look on the 'custom level...' button options, you might need to enable javascript or ActiveX to run. I can reference my settings if needed, but again can't remember if I changed any originally as I just followed CheshireD5's instructions and only use the Win7 laptop for Vida anyway.

However, generally that kind of thing where a web page has an inactive box is related to a blocked extension/plugin so trusting the site it might sort it

[Stu B]

Originally Posted by cheshired5

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I'm all for everyone doing a home project for free but the above is why I decided to provide guaranteed working Dice/VCX/Vida solutions for those who don't relish the "enjoyable challenge" of getting Dice and Vida to work.

Just to add on this point, I've got a Computer Systems Engineering degree and have worked in that field in various roles for over 20 years... and I still just bought a ready made, tested kit from CheshireD5 to avoid the hassle. I have enough computer system 'challenges' every day for work, so don't enjoy them at home...

[Agro]

Originally Posted by cheshired5

I'm not daft with computers but it took me about 3 months when I first got Dice and Vida to get it running correctly.
A combination of corrupt files, dodgy Dice units and clueless sellers who have never been near a Volvo let alone used the equipment on one and they'd only answer one email a day.

I'm all for everyone doing a home project for free but the above is why I decided to provide guaranteed working Dice/VCX/Vida solutions for those who don't relish the "enjoyable challenge" of getting Dice and Vida to work.

Good luck and I hope you get sorted. It is at least worth it in the end.

Thanks. It's a real pity no one came to the rescue during your attempt.

I don't mind a bit of a challenge and the feeling of success when things work, and I tend to get more determined when these things don't go well. Sometimes however the sledge hammer come out when patience ends and anger takes over. Hope that doesn't happen in this case

I now have Vida installed and working on a VM but still MUST get it sorted as a direct install.

Originally Posted by Stu B

Further to previous post, I had a quick look at mine. Can't see anything too special about the IE11 settings, but I also can't remember if IE11 on Win7 trusts local host addresses by default or not either. For starters, make sure you've got localhost specified here (screenshot from mine):

Beyond that, if you look on the 'custom level...' button options, you might need to enable javascript or ActiveX to run. I can reference my settings if needed, but again can't remember if I changed any originally as I just followed CheshireD5's instructions and only use the Win7 laptop for Vida anyway.

However, generally that kind of thing where a web page has an inactive box is related to a blocked extension/plugin so trusting the site it might sort it

Appreciate your help Stu B. I'll check and revert.

From what I've read, there's a patch that is supposed to fix it [VIDA Install Fix.exe]. I've installed it but no different.

[Agro]

Originally Posted by Stu B

Further to previous post, I had a quick look at mine. Can't see anything too special about the IE11 settings, but I also can't remember if IE11 on Win7 trusts local host addresses by default or not either. For starters, make sure you've got localhost specified here (screenshot from mine):

Beyond that, if you look on the 'custom level...' button options, you might need to enable javascript or ActiveX to run. I can reference my settings if needed, but again can't remember if I changed any originally as I just followed CheshireD5's instructions and only use the Win7 laptop for Vida anyway.

However, generally that kind of thing where a web page has an inactive box is related to a blocked extension/plugin so trusting the site it might sort it

Didn't do it unfortunately Stu . Javascript and ActiveX enabled. Also turned security and internet settings down to low, nothing.

I'll keep searching for answers and/or hope some more helpful folks pop up with a suggestion/fix.

Would be nice to upload some instructions so others don't need to go through the same "challenge".

[Agro]

Just to close this off. I've now installed Vida both on a Virtual Machine and also as a direct install.

To help others that may be looking to install this Vida software and buy a Dice unit I've outlined a how to install Vida on a virtual machine here:
https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...84#post2664984 Hopefully this will eliminate a lot of the crap I had to go through to get it.

I'll follow up with a how to install Vida software as a direct install when I get some time.