Troubleshoot a problem

Administrators assign roles that limit users' access to different functions. Depending on the role assigned, users might not see certain items in the Process drop-down or the side menu. If you cannot see a specific menu item that you should see based on a role, verify that you are assigned the correct role. If you still cannot see the appropriate menu items, work with your System Administrator to ensure that you are assigned the correct roles and permissions.

Opening an exported CSV file in Excel can result in a loss of data or improper formatting (e.g. not recognizing application identifiers, dropping leading zeroes, scientific notation conversion).

In Excel 2016

1. Open a blank Excel workbook.
2. Select Data > From Text.
3. Choose the CSV file in the Import Text File window.
4. Select Import:
   1. Select the Delimited option, and then select Next.
   2. Deselect the default Tab option, and then either:
      • Select the Comma option, and then select Next.

        or

      • Select the Period option, and then select Next.
   3. Select all columns and the Text option, then select Finish.
5. In the Import Data window, select the New worksheet option and then select OK.
6. Select File > Save As and make sure Save as type is set to Text (Tab delimited).
7. Select Save to save the active sheet.

   The file displays the correct data and formatting.

In Excel for Office 365

1. Open a blank Excel workbook.
2. Select Data > From Text/CSV.
3. Choose the CSV file in the Import Data window.
4. Select Import:
   1. Select Do not detect data types from the Data Type Detection drop-down.
   2. Select Load.
5. Select Save to save the active sheet.

   The file displays the correct data and formatting.

Google Chrome provides the most stable and optimized experience for OPUS.

If you prefer to use Microsoft Edge, TraceLink recommends updating the browser settings to prevent performance throttling.

Optimize for Performance

To make sure OPUS session stays active in the background during periods of inactivity.

1. Open Microsoft Edge.

2. Select the Settings and more icon (...) in the top-right corner.

3. Select Settings.

4. Select System and performance.

5. Select Performance.

6. Locate the Always keep these sites active section.

7. Select Add site.

8. Enter https://opus.tracelink.com.

9. Click Add.

Manage Enhanced Security

To make sure the browser's security filters allow the platform's advanced interactive features to run without interruption.

1. Select the Settings and more icon (...) in the top-right corner.

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Privacy, search, and services.

4. Select Security.

5. Select Enhance your security on the web.

6. Select Site preferences for enhanced security.

7. In the Never use enhanced security for these sites section, select Add site.

8. Enter https://opus.tracelink.com.

9. Click Add.

Enable Advanced Process Isolation

Enable dedicated OPUS processing to optimize browser memory and resource handling.

1. Open Microsoft Edge.

2. In the Microsoft Edge address bar, enter edge://flags.

3. Search for Strict-Origin-Isolation, and set the flag to Enabled.

4. Search for Origin-keyed Processes by default, and set the flag to Enabled.

5. Select Restart to apply the changes.

Are these changes safe?

These changes are safe:

• Applies only to OPUS – The updates affect only https://opus.tracelink.com/. All other sites remain unchanged.

• Security protections remain active – Antivirus, firewall, and Microsoft Defender SmartScreen continue to run.

• Improves performance – Enhanced Security disables Just-In-Time (JIT) compilation, which can reduce performance for OPUS.

• Uses standard browser behavior – This change restores Microsoft Edge to standard performance mode for a trusted site.

To search for a serialized item, the serial number must:

• Exist in the Serialized Operations Manager repository.
• Be entered in a valid format.