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1.4
1.4.3 Saving or opening a setup file to/from disc
The complete motor setup can be saved to disc or retrieved from disc and transferred
to the motor. The setup files can be saved anywhere on the hard disc or to a floppy disc.
Saving and opening a file over a network is also possible.
The setup files use the extension .MAC. By default, the setup files are saved in the same
directory where MacTalk itself is also installed. Other directories can be selected.
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In case where a motor is present and a disc file is opened the user is prompted for keep-
ing the connection or going offline and displaying the file content. The following message
box appears.
If the user decides to go offline the following textbox is presented.
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From file to motor.
Use Open to select a file containing the desired motor setup.
When opening the file the setup will simultaneously be sent
to the motor.
Remember to use the Save in flash button if the setup must
be permanently saved in the motor.
From motor to file.
Use Save or Save as to save the actual setup in a motor as a
setup file. Make sure that the motor is on-line with MacTalk,
otherwise only the MacTalk default setup is saved.
Transfers data to the motor
and display the data in
MacTalk afterwards.
Going off/line and displays
the data in MacTalk.
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