Backup of PDM configuration data on the Engineering Station
PDM configuration data is included automatically in the backup of your PCS 7 project.
Additional information
You can find information on the product version in the
PCS 7 Readme on the SIMATIC PCS
7-DVD.
3.2.2.3
How to retrieve a project
Requirements
● The tool that was used to archive the project is installed (default:
PKZip).
● You set up all defaults required for the tool that is used to archive the project (for additional
information, refer to the "How to archive a project (Page 17)" section.
Note
You can find the setup for
PKZip on the Process Control System; SIMATC PCS 7 DVD.
PKZip is automatically installed during the PCS 7 system setup.
Procedure
1. In SIMATIC Manager, select the menu command File > Retrieve.
The "Retrieve - Select Archive" dialog box opens.
2. Edit the following settings for the archive file:
– In the "Search in" list:
Enter the drive and folder where the project was archived.
– In the "File name" box:
Enter the name of the file where the project is archived.
3. Click "Open" to save your settings.
The "Select Destination Directory" dialog box opens.
4. Select the destination directory/project directory in the selection list.
5. Click "OK" to apply your settings.
The retrieval is finished when the "Retrieving" dialog box closes.
Ensuring Availability
3.2 Data backup
Service support and diagnostics (V8.0)
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