Overview
You can save an entire system project to file by using the command, for example:
To create a backup of your work that you can restore by importing it.
To import the system project in another Control Expert repository (system server).
During the export operation, no changes can be made to the system project.
System Project Upward Compatibility
You can import system project export files in the next version of Control Expert only if at the time of export, the attribute was enabled.
Otherwise, you can use an export file only with the version of Control Expert that was used to create it.
When you update the software, System projects that exist in the Control Expert repository are automatically exported.
Contents of the Export File
An export file (.ece) contains the complete system project data including:
The identifier of the system project (for example, System_1). It is independent of the name of the export file, which you can modify without impacting the identifier.
Devices, their attribute configuration, and physical links.
The control projects that are associated to PACs and controllers.
Configuration files.
Communication mapping.
Logical networks.
Physical views.
Exporting a System Project
Step |
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1 |
Select the system project in the section of the or the system project root node in the pane. context menu command by right-clicking either theResult: The dialog box opens.NOTE: If the system project is password-protected, you must enter the password when prompted.
Otherwise, you cannot export it.
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2 |
Edit the export file name, and/or select a location, and click .Result: The export file is created. |