Operating the device   
6.2 Notes on SIMATIC software 
  SIMATIC Field PG M6 
58  Operating Instructions, 12/2018, A5E43198909-AA 
 
Notes on SIMATIC software 
Starting STEP 7  
Please note that a license key is required to work with STEP 7. For more information, refer to 
section "Use of SIMATIC software with license key (Page 42)". 
●  In the Windows desktop, click the SIMATIC Manager icon, or 
●  Click the 
 button, and select the desired program with 
. 
 
Note 
The Archive/Retrieve function in STEP 7 is used to transfer a STEP 7 project from one 
PG to another. To transmit, in the SIMATIC Manager select File > Archive
 or 
. A detailed description of the procedure is given in section "Steps for File 
rchiving/Retrieval" of the online help for STEP 7. 
Please note that a license key is required to use WinCC flexible. 
●  In the Windows desktop, click on the SIMATIC Manager icon, or 
●  Click the 
 button, and select the desired program with 
. 
You have the following options for starting the TIA Portal: 
●  Click the TIA Portal icon on the Windows desktop: 
●  Click the 
 button and select the following path: 
All Programs > Siemens Automation > TIA Portal V1x