TIA Portal WinCC 11 simulator

Hi all,

I'm using runtime simulator to check my WinCC application. I have some doubts.

1. I have created trend f(t) which displays some variable. It uses Data log as Data source. It displays the variable just fine. But when I shut down the runtime simulator and start it again i loose all trend data and trend starts with a blank graph like there is no logged data before. Does it destroys all data when simulator shuts down?

2. Similar question about reports. I have created print job which prints the trend and creates a file at the same time. I have test it yesterday, file was created. Today i intend to view that file and it is gone. Why?

IT this because I use simulator and not a real Runtime and will it work OK with a Runtime License.

Also, when I print the trend with a print job, can i set the trend starting and ending time? If for example I want to print some trend from two days ago.

Thanks in advance...

I have configured data log - storage location - "Database", and I can't see any additional settings.

Just for note, I don't have Runtime license so i use simulator to test my application.

It's strange to me that it deletes my report file after deactivation of the simulation. Then I loose my trend data too.

Just like i thought.

Thanks a lot.