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2.3 Configuration file "basesys.ini"
Storage path
For a Linux basic system the original file can be found on the CompactFlash Card under the
path /system/usr/etc. OEM versions are stored under /oem/system/etc, as well as user
versions under /user/system/etc.
The following additional options are available to make settings in the basesys.ini file:
● In SINUMERIK Operate, the values of the individual variables can be viewed and
● The "System Network Center" program, is called with the "sc start snc" command. To
Use
Settings are made in the basesys.ini file that specify the behavior of the system in the
network.
To edit the basesys.ini file:
● Comments are introduced by ';' or '#' at the beginning of the line, and span the width of
● The sections that start with a "[NAME]" line are ignored by the basic system itself, but are
● Variable definitions are written in the form "NAME=VALUE". Blanks are permitted around
Reference
Commissioning Manual "SINUMERIK Operate" (IM9)
"Operator Components and Networking" Manual
NCU operating system (IM7)
Commissioning Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5397-1DP40-3BA1
changed in the "Commissioning" operating area.
operate it, you will need a mouse.
the line. Empty lines are also handled as comments.
sometimes used by the HMI.
the '=' character. The value may also be enclosed in double quotation marks, but this is
optional.
Note
Suitable editors for Linux
In most Linux system files, lines may only be ended with LF, and not with CRLF as in
Windows. Please take note of this when selecting an editor. The HMI application editor
under "Commissioning" is suitable.
In the Linux operating system, the UNIX editor vi is available.
Please take note that the Linux operating system is case-sensitive.
Configuring the system
2.3 Configuration file "basesys.ini"
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