How To Back Up User Created Libraries - Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 Service Manual

Preparing for the software update
5.2 Preparatory tasks
SIMATIC PDM - Device descriptions
These PDM device descriptions are not included in the update installation of PCS 7. By default,
SIMATIC PDM installs the Siemens device descriptions.
● Make sure that the device descriptions utilized in the project are available for the integration.
To do this, create a list of the utilized device descriptions. You can save this list (menu
command Save device list as).
● Recommendation as of SIMATIC PDM V8.0 SP2:
Back up the created device libraries with the Device Integration Manager using one of the
following actions:
– Copy
– Save as compressed archive
– Burn to DVD
5.2.4

How to Back Up User Created Libraries

Introduction
Generate a backup copy of any project library that contains a collection of user-specific blocks
for the project to be updated so that you can retrieve this data after having updated the
software. Carry out these steps for each library that you would like to back up.
Procedure
1. Start SIMATIC Manager.
No PCS 7 project must be open.
2. In SIMATIC Manager, select the menu command File > Archive.
The "Archiving" dialog box opens.
3. Open the "Libraries" tab.
4. Select the library to be backed up and click "OK".
The "Archiving - Select an Archive" dialog box opens.
5. Specify the file name and the storage path.
6. Click on the "Save" button.
Additional information
● Online help for
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STEP 7
Software update without utilization of new functions
Service Manual, 03/2016, A5E36200133-AA