Introduction
After having created a DFB type, you can back it up in a user library if the following conditions are met:
You are using Control Expert software,
The computer is in offline mode,
You have the required access rights,
The DFB Type to back up is compatible (the nested DFBs and DDTs are also compatible),
The DFB type name doesn't already exist in the library (the name of the nested DFBs and DDTs must also not already exist in the library).
When a DFB Type is backed up in a library, it can be used if the following conditions are met:
You are using Control Expert software,
The computer is in offline mode,
You have the required access rights.
Archiving a DFB Type
To archive a DFB type in a user library, you must do the following:
Step |
Action |
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1 |
Open the DFB types register tab in the data editor. |
2 |
Right-click on the DFB type that you wish to back up. Result: A shortcut menu is opened. |
3 |
Activate the Copy into library command. |
4 |
Select the library and the destination family. Click OK to confirm. |