when i open a simatic project, i get a message "Server 'p7vrimdx.dll' for _P7VR_DRIVE0_MODULE_CT objects could not be loaded." .   the project contains masterdrives with cbp2, but i cannot see them inside simatic .   the field pg has Simatic step7 v5.5 sp3 .   i installed Drive ES Simatic v5.3 on it , but i got same result !   on another old PG , the project opens perfectly . 

Hello there.

I think you need a software package that supports masterdrive modules.

I had the same issue with some simodrives, so I had to get the simotion scout software, installed it and then I was able to see the simodrive modules.

You can see the installed software in simatic by clicking on the menu "help" < "about" < "Installed software" < "show"  then you will see the software installed.

Maybe you have the same problem.

Hope this helps.

Regards.

Ziemens

when i open a simatic project, i get a message "Server 'p7vrimdx.dll' for _P7VR_DRIVE0_MODULE_CT objects could not be loaded." .   the project contains masterdrives with cbp2, but i cannot see them inside simatic .   the field pg has Simatic step7 v5.5 sp3 .   i installed Drive ES Simatic v5.3 on it , but i got same result !   on another old PG , the project opens perfectly . 

 Hello Ziemens,

I had the same issue before and I have installed Drive ES 5.5, then its work perfect.

Best regards

hag010

we need Drive Es Basic v5.5 or Drive Es Simatic v5.5 ?

if we install Scout software instead, will it work ?

You need Drive Es Basic.

Just for info https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/us/en/view/109479624 

Simatic vs. Basic -> check the description of both product.

Best regards,

Hristo Mihalev