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

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.