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O-Solution DS-5000 Frequently Asked Questions

Question number FAQ-0786

Please tell me how to use the viewer function.

The viewer function (O-Solution Lite) can be used simply by downloading the installer from the O-Solution website and installing it on your PC.

Please follow the instructions below to download and install the software.

  1. Visit the O-Solution homepage
    Sound and Vibration Analysis System O-Solution DS-5000
  2. Click [Download]
  3. The [Download] page will open, so click [User Registration].
  4. Please register as a user and log in.
  5. Once logged in, you can download the latest O-Solution program. Click "O-Solution Download" to begin the download.
  6. The file "O-Solution.zip" will be downloaded, so extract it.
  7. Run "OSolutionStartup.exe" to perform the installation.
  8. For detailed installation instructions, please refer to pages 4-6 of the "Setup Guide," which can be downloaded in step 5.

  9. Once the installation is complete, launch O-Solution.

*How to use the viewer function*

  1. The license holder must prepare a set of project files (.ospx) and a data folder with the same name.
  2. Double-click the project file (.ospx) to launch O-Solution.
  3. You can view measurement data and analysis results performed by license holders.

*Note*

  • About the file formats that can be imported
    The viewer function (O-Solution Lite) allows you to import various binary files.
    The supported data (from Ver.1.4.10 onward) is as follows.
    Ono Sokki:
    O-Solution files (*.orfx, *.datx)
    FAMS files (*.fhd, *.lhd, *.thd)
    ORF file (*.orf)

    Others:
    GRAPHTEC GBD file (*.gbd)
    HIOKI MEMORY HiCORDER file (*.mem)
    TEAC TAFFmat file (*.hdr)
    YOKOGAWA WDF/WVF file (*.wdf)

    Other file formats cannot be imported.
  • Example: Importing .wav files
    When using the viewer function, the following message appears, and importing is not possible.

    If you have an O-Solution Platform (OS-5100) license, you can import it.

  • Regarding feature limitations
    The viewer function (O-Solution Lite) does not support features that require a license.
    For example, even if you click [Analyze] in the menu bar, the item will not be displayed as shown below.
  • On the other hand, if you have licenses for FFT analysis, tracking analysis, and octave analysis, the menu will be displayed as follows:

Last updated: 2021-06-11