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Configure the universal viewer to support custom datasets

Before you can view custom datasets in the universal viewer, you must modify the AWC_defaultViewerConfig.VIEWERCONFIG preference settings.

The format for the AWC_defaultViewerConfig.VIEWERCONFIG preference is .=.

Tip

You can find the in the named reference for each custom dataset used in your environment.

For a dataset type of With a reference name of Set the preference to
JPEG JPEG_Reference JPEG.Awp0ImageViewer=JPEG_Reference
N4_Movie Fnd0MP4 N4_Movie.Awp0ImageViewer=Fnd0MP4

Note

These are the basic requirements to configure the universal viewer to support custom datasets. See Configuring the universal viewer in the Configuration and Extensibility section of the Active Workspace documentation for a detailed set of instructions.

Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/282219420/PL20251212545240207.EWI_DeploymentGuide/mql1772124869610 · retrieved 2026-07-11