Very long startup time of Datasocket Server

[dliechti]

I start the Data Socket Server (DSS) programmatically by running the DataSocket Open.vi. For every connection I have to run that VI. I have quite a fast computer, but to establish the server for 3 connections it takes me about 10 seconds! (I use DS just on one machine without a connected network.)
I also tried to just launch the DSS by using the DataSocket Server Control.vi. In that case it takes me the same amount of time when I first write or read to the DSS. So for the 1st W/R function I have to set the timeout to infinity, not to get an error.
Is this timing normal or am I using the VIs the wrong way?

[tst]

The DS server does take several seconds to load. You should probably have a loop running to check if there is a DS error (or idle state) on one of the connected controls, and if there is, it should close the sever (using the control VI), reopen it, and wait for about 15-20 secs before continuing. That way you can probably ignore DS errors on your controls.