Before you install a new version of EcoStruxure Machine Expert software, or when your project is completed, it is a good practice to create an archive of your project. The archive contains all files included and referenced in the project with settings and profiles.
Project archives provide the following advantages:
You can extract the project archive to any computer with EcoStruxure Machine Expert installed. In this way, you can share your projects with others or run it on another computer.
Creating an archive can help reduce compatibility concerns with later versions of EcoStruxure Machine Expert.
This chapter provides information on the specific settings that help to preserve compatibility.
For information on creating project archives, refer to the description of the command in the EcoStruxure Machine Expert Menu Commands Online Help.
When you create an archive on your local computer by executing the command, the dialog box opens.
In the dialog box, the following topics can affect compatibility and therefore you can select them when appropriate:
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Information |
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Download information files |
When this is selected, the compile information (the *.compileinfo file) is saved with your project file. This allows you to log in to the controllers with the archived project without rebuilding the project. |
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Referenced devices |
When this is selected, the devices in the of your project are saved into the archive with their versions. Devices installed with EDS files are included. |
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Referenced libraries |
When this is selected, the libraries in the of your project are saved into the archive with their versions. Third-party libraries are included. |