Offline Database Edit

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Issue

Offline Database Edit

Environment

I/NET Seven

Cause

This facility lets you modify controller databases without having to connect to the actual controller.

Resolution

In I/NET, there is a feature called Offline Database Edit that allows the user to create, or modify new and existing DCUXXXX.SAV files. In order to get to this editor, the user needs to follow these steps:

1. I/NET displays this dialog when you select Connect while the System Work Offline option is selected from the System drop down list. This dialog allows you to select the DCUXXXX .SAV file you wish to edit from among a list of those available. This dialog displays the Link address, station address, controller type, station name, number of stations, save date and filename. Additionally, you may Add, Delete, and/or Copy your files.

Note: Before attempting to perform offline edits of your database, you should ensure that the latest version of the DCUXXXX.SAV file is present on the client from which you will be performing the edits. To get the latest DCUXXXX.SAV file, connect to the controller and perform a Station Save.

If you elect to work offline after a connection has been made, your connection will be terminated automatically and you must reconnect before you can resume working in online mode.

Note: All graphic pages will be closed when this option is selected.

Connecting to an Offline Controller

2. Highlight the SAV file you wish to edit and press OK. The status bar at the bottom of the main I/NET window shows the name of the selected SAV file, the controller type, and an indication that you are working offline. Select Edit from the I/NET main menu and choose either Host Computer or Controller. You may then select the editor you wish to modify using the sub-menus presented in the same way you would when operating in the online mode.
    

Once you have finished modifying your DCUXXXX.SAV files, perform a Station Restore to have the changes applied globally.

Options

The following options are available from within the Connect Offline dialog:

1. Add – Use this option to create a new SAV file. When you select Add, the system displays the Offline Add dialog. This option is useful for preparing your system to use a controller that has not yet been installed. Later, when the controller is connected, you can simply perform a Station Restore to download the SAV file to the device.
2. Delete – Use this option to delete a SAV file from the system. You will be prompted to confirm the Delete request.
3. Copy – Use this option to copy an existing SAV file. When you select Copy, the system displays the Offline Copy dialog. The new save file will retain the various editor parameter settings that were stored in the original SAV file. This can help to reduce the amount of configuring you'll have to perform on the new SAV file.