3.4 Copy Project to SD Card
The custom utility Copy Project to SD Card transfers Proficy Machine Edition View and Control projects between compatible
QuickPanel
+
units using SD cards.
Caution
Before disconnecting power, verify that the copy or update operation is complete
(no busy message or wait cursor).
➢ To copy a Proficy Machine Edition project to an SD card
1. Verify that there is a blank SD card in the SD card port.
2. Double tap the Copy Project to SD Card icon on the desktop.
3. If the project is secured with an enhanced security password, then the password authentication window will be
displayed. The user shall be able to proceed only when the password is successfully authenticated.
4. From the Copy Project Query confirmation window, tap Yes.
Caution
Copying a project while Proficy Machine Edition runtimes are active may cause an
incomplete copy to be created if the runtimes are also writing to files in the project
folders. If the utility detects this situation, it will notify you to stop the runtimes
before making the backup. You will not be able to create a backup while the
runtimes are writing files.
3.5 Proficy Machine Edition Project Update
Update a Proficy Machine Edition (PME) application that is currently stored on the QuickPanel
+
unit with a revision stored
on a
flash device, such as an SD card.
➢ To update a Machine Edition project
1. Insert the flash device containing an upgraded version of the Proficy Machine Edition project into the appropriate port.
2. Restart the unit.
Note Depending on set options, the update may or may not be enabled, or may update automatically. If there is
more than one flash device with a valid project copy present, a Select Media confirmation window displays,
prompting you to choose with which flash device to update Select the device from the list and click OK to continue.
When a valid project
is found on the flash device, you will be prompted to install the project or skip it. Tap OK to install or Cancel to skip
the installation, and continue to restart. If an invalid project is found, an error message displays. This window must
be closed
before the unit will restart.
3. Remove the flash device from the port.