Warning
Potential for Data Loss: The steps detailed in the resolution of this article may result in a loss of critical data if not performed properly. Before beginning these steps, make sure all important data is backed up in the event of data loss. If you are unsure or unfamiliar with any complex steps detailed in this article, please contact Product Support for assistance.
Issue
Need to backup or share the project with another user.
Product Line
EcoStruxure Building Operation
Environment
Building Operation Project Configuration Tool (PCT)
Cause
One way of sharing a project is to move it and another way is to Export the project.
Resolution
Move the project
- Stop all servers in each project and stop all projects.
- Close PCT application.
- Copy the “projects” folder from the PCT storage location and paste it to another storage location (suggested by WebHelp topic Move a Project) OR backup all servers through Workstation.
Default PCT Project Folder Locations
- Versions prior to PCT 1.2
C:\ProgramData\Schneider Electric StruxureWare\Building Operation\Project Configuration Tool\storagemodule\projects - PCT 1.2 or higher
C:\ProgramData\Schneider Electric EcoStruxure\Building Operation\Project Configuration Tool\storagemodule\projects
Default PCT Template Folder Locations
- Versions prior to PCT 1.2
C:\ProgramData\Schneider Electric StruxureWare\Building Operation\Project Configuration Tool\templates - PCT 1.2 or higher
C:\ProgramData\Schneider Electric EcoStruxure\Building Operation\Project Configuration Tool\templates
Export the project
In Project Configuration Tool, in the Project view, select the project you want to export.
- On the Header toolbar, click the Export project button or right-click on the project and select "Export".
- On the Export selected project(s) dialog box, in the Folder box, browse to the folder on your hard drive where you want to save the exported project.
- Click OK.
TIP: You can select multiple projects and export all of them at once.
Note: In order to be more future proof, there is a new export/import format of PCT projects starting in PCT v1.3.2 with exports having an extension of '.pct_export'. Projects exported at an earlier version have an extension of '.ppb' and they must be converted to '.pct_export' files before import into PCT v1.3.2. Please refer to point 2.1 in the release notes.
Also prior to PCT v1.3.2 the project had to be stopped before export was possible. In PCT v1.3.2 the project has to be running before it can be exported.
