Generating An Archive Via The System Data - Siemens SINUMERIK 828D Operating Manual

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Generating an archive via the system data

If you only want to backup specific data, then you can select the desired files directly from
the data tree and generate an archive.
Archive formats
You have the option of saving your archive in the binary and punched tape format.
You can display the contents of the selected files (XML, ini, hsp, syf files, programs) in 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)
Turning
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Select the required storage location, press the "New directory" softkey,
enter the required name in the "New directory" window and press the
"OK" softkey to create a directory.
7. Press "OK".
The "Generate Archive: Name" window opens.
9. Select the format (e.g. archive ARC (binary format) for 840 sl or archive
ARD for 828D), enter the desired name and press the "OK" softkey.
A message informs you if archiving was successful.
Software option
In order to save archives on the CompactFlash card in the user area you re-
quire the option "Additional HMI user memory on CF card of NCU".
Managing programs
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