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.
4. Click "OK" to save your settings.
The "Archive - Select Archive" dialog box opens.
5. Make the following settings for archiving:
– In the "Save to" drop-down list:
Select the drive and folder
– In the "File name" box:
Enter the name of the file in which the data are to be saved.
6. Click "Save" to apply your settings.
The archiving process begins.
Folder for custom pictures
As of PCS7 8.1, the "PCS7CustomPictures" folder is automatically created in the "GraCS"
project folder when the project editor is opened. You can create additional folders in the
"GraCS" project folder for custom pictures.
Files of the custom pictures are used when compiling the OS for process display, if the files
of the custom pictures are located in the "GraCS" project folder or its subfolders.
You can find more information on this in the documentation
Configuration manual Process
Control System PCS 7; Operator Station.
3.2.2.6
How to export operator and display texts
Introduction
To visualize the process on the operator station you use faceplates, which show the plant
operator the measured values, operating limits, units, and operator texts of the blocks, for
example.
If you have changed operator or display texts in your blocks, we recommend that you back up
the operator and display texts.
Ensuring Availability
3.2 Data backup
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