Generating An Archive Via The System Data - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D SL Operating Manual

Managing programs
14.14 Backing up data
14.14.2

Generating an archive via the system data

If you only want to backup specific data, then you can select the desired files directly from
the data tree and generate an archive.
Archive formats
You have the option of saving your archive in the binary and punched tape format.
You can display the contents of the selected files (XML, ini, hsp, syf files, programs) in a
preview.
You can display information about the file, such as path, name, date of creation and change,
in a Properties window.
Requirement
The access rights depend on the relevant areas and range from protection level 7 (key
switch position 0) to protection level 2 (password: Service).
Storage locations
● CompactFlash card under
● All configured logical drives (USB, network drives)
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6. Position the cursor to the required storage location, press the "Search"
softkey, enter the required search term in the search dialog and press
the "OK" softkey if you wish to search for a specific directory or
subdirectory.
Note: The place holders "*" (replaces any character string) and "?"
(replaces any character) make it easier for you to perform a search.
- OR -
Select the required storage location, press the "New directory" softkey,
enter the required name in the "New directory" window and press the
"OK" softkey to create a directory.
7. Press "OK".
The "Generate Archive: Name" window opens.
9. Select the format (e.g. archive ARC (binary format)), enter the desired
name and press the "OK" softkey.
A message informs you if archiving was successful.
/user/sinumerik/data/archive, or
/oem/sinumerik/data/archive
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