Fieldpoint configuration in MAX

I have an existing system using about a dozen FP-1600 modules with temperature modules FP-TC-120's.
MAX version 3.0.2
In all my legacy configurations the channel list in MAX is: ALL, and then Channels 0 thru Channel 8 with channel 8 being the cold junction reading. (my code parses off the last channel from the data).
We just added another FP-1600 module with another FP-TC-120. In MAX the channel list is now (for this module only) ALL, CJ Temperature, Channel 0 -7.
Also the channel icons are blue whereas all the old setups the channel icons were grey (I realize that the colors are user specific, but I am noting the fact that the new ones are different).
Since my code is expecting the CJC to be last in the list, is there a way for me to redefine this?
Lawrence M. David Jr.
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The Item icons being blue vs. grey is simply an indication that you are actively subscribed and reading the items. When the icon is blue, you will notice that the channel data updates in the data screen. When the icon is grey, you will not see any updates. Note: there is a difference in behavior between the serial and ethernet modules. For the serial modules, when the icons are grey, no communication will be taking place on the serial port, because the serial communications are poll driver. For ethernet, as long as MAX is open, you will have active subscriptions (and ethernet activity) to all channels contained in your IAK file.
The channel names are listed in alphabetical order. You can easily rename the CJ Channel to Channel 8 to make it consistent with your previous code. Simply right-click on the Item and choose rename. However, it should be noted that despite the "different" channel order displayed, if you are reading the All channel in your code, it will still be in the order of Channel 0 through Channel 8 with 8 being the CJC. The display order in MAX does not affect the order of reading the channel.
Regards,
Aaron

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