Rockwell Automation D64046.5.1 U MNL WIN DDMC - Manual (Page 71)

Configuring SDS Instructions
Chapter 4
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Copying an SDS Configuration to a File
To copy an SDS configuration to a file:
1. Press [F3] – Copy Config from the Extended Edit screen.
The system prompts you for a file name. The file name can be up to 8
characters.
2. Type in the file name.
The system adds a .SLS extension to the file name. For example, if the
file name is DRILL, the system changes it to DRILL.SLS.
Comments for I/O are not copied as part of this file.
Copying an SDS Configuration File to a Disk
You can copy SDS configurations to a disk to transfer to other workstations. To
copy an SDS configuration to a disk:
1. Insert a disk into the disk drive.
2. Exit to DOS.
3. From any directory, type:
copy hard drive:\IPDS\ARCH\PLC5\name of file.SLS disk drive:\IPDS\ARCH\PLC5\name of file.SLS
and press [ENTER].
For example,
copy C:\IPDS\ARCH\PLC5\DRILL.SLS A:\IPDS\ARCH\PLC5\DRILL.SLS
and press [ENTER].
If you want to copy all of the files, you can replace name of file with
an asterisk (*).
4. Insert the disk into the system to which you are transferring the
configuration.