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An example of how the application instance with
points appears inside the main window:
To jump to an application point contained within
the application instance, click on the Points links un-
derneath the application instance.
4.6. Executing Activities
4.6.1. Backup
A Backup saves information from a controller to
the server and can be done at the directory, site, con-
trol system, or unit level.
Right-click at the node on which you wish to per-
form the backup. An activity status page opens with a
progress bar that shows the status of the Backup activ-
ity and the percentage of completion:
The Activity Status page will display the following
information:
• Target: What activity is in progress.
• Date and Time: Date and time the activity actually
started.
• Activity: The type of activity being performed.
• Duration: Elapsed time of the action.
• Start Method: On Demand
• Requested to Start: The date and time the activity
was requested to start by the user.
• User: The user who initiated the activity.
• Status: The status of the activity, which may be In
Progress, Waiting to Start, etc.
4.6.2. Initializing Terminal Mode
The Terminal Mode feature is accessed from the
mouse-over or right-click menu from the Unit level in
the navigation tree. Click Terminal Mode from the
menu and the Terminal Mode page opens.
Once connected, the controller interface appears
on your page. Press the Log In/Out button to log in.
Enter your username and password, hit Enter on your
keyboard and you will be logged into the controller.
Your keystrokes are sent directly to the controller,
which gives you control right from your desktop as if
you were using the keypad on the controller.
Figure 4-32 - Application Instance Properties - Navigation Tree
Menu
Figure 4-33 - Backup Directory Activity Status Page
Figure 4-34 - Terminal Mode Screen On An E2 Controller