Using Winimage: Windows Disk Image Builder - Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley ControlLogix 1756-MVI Programming Reference Manual

6-6 Programming the MVI Module
Publication 1756-RM004B-EN-P - October 2000

Using WINIMAGE: Windows Disk Image Builder

You can also use WINIMAGE, a Win95/98/NT utility, to create disk
images for downloading to the 1756-MVI module. WINIMAGE is more
convenient to use than DISKIMAG, since it does not require a floppy
diskette. WINIMAGE will automatically determine the disk image size
and truncate the unused portion of the disk. In addition, WINIMAGE
will de-fragment a disk image so that files may be deleted and added
to the image without resulting in wasted space.
Install WINIMAGE in a subdirectory on your PC running Win95/98 or
NT 4.0. To start WINIMAGE, simply run WINIMAGE.EXE.
To build a disk image suitable for downloading with MVIUPDAT.EXE,
follow these steps:
1. Start WINIMAGE.
2. Select File > New and choose a disk format as shown in figure
6.1 below. Any format large enough to contain your files is
acceptable. The default is 1.44Mb. Select the format and click on
OK.
Figure 6.1 Choose Diskette Format
3. Drag and drop the files you want in your image to the
WINIMAGE window.
4. Answer "Yes" when prompted to inject the file.
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This prompt usually appears in the
background, so you may have to minimize
your application to see the prompt.