AceViewer

Setup

• InstallationHow to install AceViewer from the Windows Installer package.
• Software RegistrationRegister your AceViewer license — including the offline workflow for restricted networks.
• Offline RegistrationOffline registration workflow for restricted networks
• AAIA Vehicle TablesConnect VCdb and PCdb databases so AceViewer can translate the id numbers in ACES files.

Viewing ACES Files

• Launching AceViewerOpen ACES xml files and orient yourself on the main screen.
• Viewing OptionsWord Wrap, Separate Columns, and Hide Empty Columns options on the View menu.
• Row Source XML ViewerView the raw ACES xml for the currently selected application.
• Finding ApplicationsUse Find (Ctrl-F) to perform a case-insensitive search across the grid.
• Sorting ApplicationsMulti-column sort with Store and Restore for repeated use.

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Exporting

• Exporting the Grid (Text)Export the loaded ACES file to Excel, .csv, or .txt with optional fingerprint, ref, and year separation.
• Save As (ACES XML)Save the loaded applications back out as a valid ACES XML file, with optional part number interchange.
• Part Number InterchangeReplace part numbers during Save As using an external lookup file (Access, Excel, or delimited text).
• Part Usage ReportGenerate a compressed make / model / year report grouped by part number.

Pivot Report

• Pivot Report ConceptHow AceViewer pivots single part-column ACES files into multi-column catalog reports.
• Report DefinitionPivot Report Definition screen — name, unassigned handling, multi-part separator, and the part columns grid.
• Part Column EditorDefine a part column — selectors, default quantity, Change To, and Move to Part Column behavior.
• Notes ProcessingTranslate, group, and footnote application notes during pivot report generation.
• Running the Pivot ReportLaunch the pivot report, interpret Catch-All rows and Collisions, and export footnotes.

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Common Problems

• Column Index out of range error
• Couldn’t find the ACES.dtd file
• Invalid character in the given encoding
• Provider cannot be found. It may not be properly installed.This error message indicates you are using an old version of AceViewer.

FAQ

• How is the AppFingerprint calculated?
• Why are there numbers in angle brackets

What's New

• AceViewer 4.0 UpdatesPart Number Interchange in Save As, asset row coloring, and large-file fixes.
• AceViewer 3.12 UpdatesSubBrand support, ACES 5.0 header fixes, and version-aware header display.
• AceViewer 3.11 UpdatesACES 5.0 file support, equipment vehicles, and EngineBoreStroke.
• AceViewer 3.10 UpdatesSave As to ACES XML, complete Row Source reconstruction, and Qualifier / Parameter support.
• AceViewer 3.3 – 3.9 UpdatesExcel output, fast loading, UTF-8 support, removal of the 32-bit Access dependency, and pivot report enhancements.

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