6 - file operations, Basic file operations, File operations – Rockwell Automation 2711 PANELBUILDER SOFTWARE USER MANUAL User Manual

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Chapter

6

6-1

File Operations

This chapter describes the various operations that can be performed on
application files created with PanelBuilder. Application files can be:

stored and retrieved

renamed or erased on the development computer’s disk

downloaded and uploaded to and from PanelView terminals

downloaded and uploaded over an Allen-Bradley Data Highway + using

the Pass-Through feature of the PLC-5

stored (burned) in EPROMs or EEPROMs

documented with printed reports

Loading Files

To load an application file into PanelBuilder for editing or viewing, choose
Select File in the Develop menu.

Figure 6.1

The Develop Menu

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MAIN MENU:

Develop

Transfer Reports Files Setup Exit

MAIN MENU

Develop

Transfer Reports Files Setup Exit

Develop

Select File

SAMPLE

Create New File

Directory

C:\PDS

Quit

You can find a file in any available directory by choosing Directory and
typing the directory’s pathname.

To make a new application file, choose Create New File. Enter a new file
name. The Select PanelView Terminal Type window will open.

Basic File Operations

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