Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 717

You can display the content of the selected files (XML, ini, hsp, syf files, programs) using a
preview.
You can display information about the file, such as path, name, date of creation and change,
in a Properties window.
Precondition
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
/user/sinumerik/data/archive, or
/oem/sinumerik/data/archive
● All configured logical drives (USB, network drives)
NOTICE
Possible data loss when using USB flash drives
USB-FlashDrives are not suitable as persistent memory media.
Procedure
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Software option
In order to save archives on the CompactFlash Card in the user area you require
the "Additional HMI user memory on CF card of NCU" option.
1. Select the "Startup" operating area.
2. Press the "System data" softkey.
The data tree opens.
3. In the data tree, select the required files from which you want to generate
an archive.
- OR -
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. If you press the ">>" softkey, further softkeys are displayed on the vertical
bar.
Managing programs
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