Backing Up Data; Generating An Archive In The Program Manager - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Managing programs

14.15 Backing up data

In addition to the current block display, you can also show a basic block display. You can make
corrections with the "Program correction" function, as usual.
14.15 Backing up data
14.15.1

Generating an archive in the Program Manager

You have the option of archiving individual files from the NC memory and the local drive.
Archive formats
You have the option of saving your archive in the binary and punched tape format.
Save target
The archive folder of the system data in the "Startup" operating area as well as USB and
network drives are available as save target.
Procedure
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1. Select the "Program Manager" operating area.
2. Select the storage location for the file/files to be archived.
3. In the directories, select the required file from which you want to create
an archive.
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If you want to back up several files or directories, press the "Select" soft‐
key.
Make the selection using the cursor keys or mouse.
4. Press the ">>" and "Archive" softkeys.
5. Press the "Generate archive" softkey.
The "Generate Archive: Select archiving" window opens.
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 subdirec‐
tory.
Note: The place holders "*" (for any character string) and "?" (for any
character) make it easier for you to perform a search.
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