Copying And Pasting A Directory/Program - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Universal Operating Manual

Managing programs

13.9 Copying and pasting a directory/program

13.9 Copying and pasting a directory/program
To create a new directory or program that is similar to an existing program, you can save time by
copying the old directory or program and only changing selected programs or program blocks.
The capability of copying and pasting directories and programs can also be used to exchange
data with other systems via USB/network drives (e.g. USB FlashDrive).
Copied files or directories can be pasted at a different location.
Note
You can only paste directories on local drives and on USB or network drives.
Note
Write rights
If the current directory is write-protected for the user, then the function is not listed.
Note
When you copy directories, any missing endings are added automatically.
All letters (except accented characters), numbers, and underscores are permitted when
assigning names. The names are automatically converted to upper-case letters, and extra dots
are converted to underscores.
Example
If the name is not changed when copying, a copy is created automatically:
MYPROGRAM.MPF is copied to MYPROGRAM__1.MPF. The next time it is copied, it is changed to
MYPROGRAM__2.MPF, etc.
If the files MYPROGRAM.MPF, MYPROGRAM__1.MPF, and MYPROGRAM__3.MPF already exist in
a directory, MYPROGRAM__2.MPF is created as the next copy of MYPROGRAM.MPF.
Procedure
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1. Select the "Program Manager" operating area.
2. Choose the desired storage location and position the cursor on the file or
directory which you would like to copy.
3. Press the "Copy" softkey.
4. Select the directory in which you want to paste your copied directory/
program.
5. Press the "Paste" softkey.
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