No server machine name was specified

You did not specify a valid server name in the Application Service Connection Options dialog box.

Try the following:

• From the APE Manager View menu, click Service Connection Options. In the Server Name box, enter the name of a valid network computer with either an APE client or server installed.
  
  
• Confirm that this remote computer is running AutMgr32.exe if you are using Remote Automation and have the necessary security rights set to allow for the use of distributed COM.