Retrieving a multiproject
1. In SIMATIC Manager, select the menu command File > Retrieve.
2. In the next dialog box, select the archived multiproject.
3. Click "Open" to save your entries.
The "Select Destination Directory" dialog box opens.
4. Select the destination directory where the archive is to be unzipped. Click "OK".
The multiproject is retrieved.
After the retrieval operation, the "Retrieve" dialog box opens.
5. Click "OK".
The following is displayed in the "Retrieve" dialog box.
– The name of the retrieved project
– A prompt for opening the project
6. Click "Yes" as required to open the project, or click "No" to close the session.
Result
A subdirectory is automatically created in the destination directory you selected. The
subdirectory contains the following:
● By default: The name of the multiproject
● Individually: A unique directory name derived from the name of the multiproject
The following are placed in the subdirectory:
● Multiproject
● Projects contained in the multiproject
● Libraries, including the master data library
Once a multiproject is retrieved, all project directories of the multiproject are located on the
same level below this directory.
3.2.2.5
How to archive custom libraries
Introduction
If you have created a custom project library in PCS 7, we recommend that you archive it.
Perform the steps below for each library to be backed up.
Procedure
1. In SIMATIC Manager, select the menu command File > Archive.
The "Archive" dialog box opens.
2. Open the "Libraries" tab.
3. Click "Browse" and select the library you want to archive from the list.
Ensuring Availability
3.2 Data backup
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