Factory Talk Network Application Backup

Hi guys,

I am basically new to Rockwell Automation's Factory Talk View.

I already know how to backup local applications and it goes similar with other HMI. However, I can't make a backup of FTView network applications. Can someone tell me how to create an archive or backup of a FTView network application?

Thank you in advance.

Just to clear up which you are referring to, which of the below do you mean.

A .MED is a Development file
A .MER is a Runtime file
A .APA is an Application file

Are you talking about FTview SE? if so, do you have the backup/restore application installed?

Hi,

Thank you for the replies.

@ Gil47,

Yes, I would like to create a file with a .apa extension so I can restore my project whenever something goes wrong with the existing project I am editing. Is it also possible to create a .apa file with a network application?

@Kev77,

Yes, Factory TalkView SE. The HMI is already setup and we were just asked to add some monitoring tags for VMB and Gas Cabinet units. I think, my officemate already asked me about that HMI server backup/restore, but unfortunately it is not listed in the directory in the start menu or in the in the available FTView tools of the FT VIew studio.

If you are running the newest version (CPR9 SR2) it should already be installed, or so I am told. If you are running anything other than CPR9 SR2 you need to install it and follow the directions closely on the install. I can't remember if it was on the install disk or not.
If you have a techconnect support agreement you can download it from Rockwell at: http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/30310/kw/backup restore/r_id/109439

If you go Start > Program > Rockwell >FT Studio > Application Manager ( back up and restore should now be available)
I am not at my work computer and think thats the path to where it should be.
or maybe without the Rockwell step.

Thank you.

Unfortunately, I don't have that tool, I'll better check the installed FTView in the workstation. We don't have a contract for the tech support of rockwell automation, so I can't download it.

I have read the installation guide about the backup of files. It did say something about backing up network application. But this backup is for system information only... am I right?

When you do the backup you can select if you want to backup your datalog files. If you run a lot of trends it can take a while to back up the project and can drastically increase the size of the backups. I have seen it take over an hour to so the backup but if I leave out the datalog, it is fairly quick. Call your local AB rep and they might be able to get that software to you. I can't remember if it was on the install CD or not.

It is KB 30310 but you need access to the NOT free stuff. I would post it but I want to play nice in the sandbox.

HTH