Siemens SINUMERIK 828D Operating Manual page 772

Managing programs
13.16 Backing up data
NOTICE
Possible data loss when using USB flash drives
USB-FlashDrives are not suitable as persistent memory media.
Procedure
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1. Select the "Startup" operating area.
2. Press the "System data" softkey.
The data tree opens.
3. In the data tree, select the required files from which you want to gener-
ate an archive.
- OR -
If you want to back up several files or directories, press the "Select"
softkey and, using the cursor keys or the mouse, select the required
directories or files.
4. If you press the ">>" softkey, further softkeys are displayed on the verti-
cal bar.
5. Press the "Preview window" softkey.
The contents of the selected file are displayed in a small window. Press
the "Preview window" softkey again to close the window.
6. Press the "Properties" softkey.
Information about the selected file is displayed in a small window. Press
the "OK" softkey to close the window.
7. Press the "Search" softkey.
Enter the required search term in the search dialog and press the "OK"
softkey if you wish to search for a specific directory or subdirectory.
Note: The place holders "*" (replaces any character string) and "?" (re-
places any character) make it easier for you to perform a search.
8. Press the "Archive" and "Generate archive" softkeys.
The "Generate Archive: Select Storage Location" window opens.
The "Archive" folder with the subfolders "User" and "Manufacturer" as
well as the storage media (e.g. USB) are displayed.
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