Prepare and backup project
7.4 Other transfer functions
TP 270, OP 270, MP 270B (WinCC flexible)
Operating Instructions, Edition 03/2004, 6AV6691-1DD01-0AB0
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There are two ways to restore the data:
• Restore using standalone ProSave
• Restore using WinCC flexible
Notice
Data loss
The files in the user memory of the HMI device are deleted during this process. This also
applies to the licenses on the HMI device. Therefore, save the licenses elsewhere before
starting the restore process.
The restore procedure differs in terms of the operations performed on the configuration
computer.
Procedure - restore using standalone ProSave
1. Start ProSave on the configuration computer using the Windows Start menu.
2. Use the "General" tab register to select the required HMI device and connection type with
corresponding connection parameters.
3. Select the path in the "Restore" tab which contains the file to be restored.
"Content" indicates the HMI device for which the backup was produced and the type of
backup data contained in the file.
4. Configure the necessary transfer channel on the HMI device.
5. Switch the HMI device to transfer mode.
6. Start the restore process in ProSave by using the "Start Restore" button.
A status display monitors the progress of the restore process.
Procedure - restore using WinCC flexible
1. Use "Project > Transfer > Transfer Settings" in the WinCC flexible "Select HMI devices
for transfer" dialog to select the corresponding connection type with related connection
parameters.
2. Open the "Restore Settings" dialog in WinCC flexible using the menu commands "Project
> Transfer > Restore".
3. Select the path in the "Open" field which contains the file to be restored.
"Content" indicates the HMI device for which the backup was produced and the type of
backup data contained in the file.
4. Configure the necessary transfer channel on the HMI device.
5. Switch the HMI device to transfer mode.
6. Start the backup process in WinCC flexible using the "OK" button.
A status display monitors the progress of the restore process.