Overview

To be able to attach, open, or save a configuration file, its file name extension must be on the allowlist.

You can manage the configuration file extension allowlist by opening the Manage File Extensions tab of the Server Configuration tool.

By default, the following file name extensions are allowed and cannot be removed:

  • .stu

  • .spe

  • .cfg

NOTE: You need administrator rights on the computer to open the Server Configuration tool.

Allowing File Extensions for Configuration Files

Step Action

1

On the computer acting as system server, from the Windows® Start menu, click EcoStruxure Control Expert > Server Configuration .

Result: The Server Configuration tool opens.

2

Select the Manage File Extensions tab and click the add button in the toolbar.

3

Enter the file name extensions that you want to allow and click OK.

Result: The file name extensions are shown in the tab.

4

Click Apply and close the Server Configuration tool.

Removing File Extensions for Configuration Files From the Allowlist

Step Action

1

On the computer acting as system server, from the Windows® Start menu, click EcoStruxure Control Expert > Server Configuration .

Result: The Server Configuration tool opens.

2

Select the Manage File Extensions tab.

3

Select the file name extensions that you want to remove from the allowlist and click the delete button in the toolbar.

4

Click Apply, confirm the command, and close the Server Configuration tool.

Result: Configuration files whose extension you have removed cannot be used anymore.