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Export solutions for backup or

reuse.

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Export Commands

Export Global Commands

Export Checked Items

Export Options

Located in "When exporting tags also export:" section:

Export Table

Selection Controls

Table Columns

Object Types in Table

Common types shown:

Export Processes

Complete Solution Backup

Using Export to a Zip:

1. Click "Export to a Zip" button
2. Choose destination folder
3. Enter filename
4. Confirm export
5. ZIP file created with entire solution

Contents included:

• Configuration database (.dbsln)
• All solution objects
• Resources and images

Asset Model Export

Using Export AssetTree to XML:

1. Click "Export AssetTree to XML"
2. Select destination
3. XML file generated with:
   • All tag definitions
   • Tag hierarchies
   • Associated configurations

Selective Export

For specific objects:

1. Select Items
   • Check individual rows
   • Use Shift+Click for ranges
   • Enable Auto Check Dependencies
2. Choose Export Method
   • Create a Plugin: For reusable components
   • Save as CSV: For spreadsheet editing
3. Execute Export
   • Click appropriate export button
   • Specify destination
   • Confirm operation

Plugin Creation

Creating a Plugin

When using "Create a Plugin":

Plugin Contents

Plugins can include:

• Tags and templates
• Displays and layouts
• Scripts and classes
• Symbols and images
• Selected dependencies

CSV Export

CSV Format

When using "Save as CSV file" for tags:

CSV Usage

Exported CSV files can be:

• Edited in Excel
• Used for documentation
• Imported to other solutions
• Version controlled

Auto Check Dependencies

When enabled, automatically selects:

Example: "When including a script or display, all tags used on it are automatically checked."

Best Practices

Backup Strategy

• Use "Export to a Zip" for complete backups
• Schedule regular exports
• Store backups externally
• Label with date and version

Selective Export

• Use categories to organize
• Check dependencies
• Document export purpose
• Test imports

Plugin Development

• Group related objects
• Include documentation
• Version consistently
• Test in new solution

Performance

Export Times

Optimization Tips

• Close other applications
• Ensure disk space available
• Use local drives for speed
• Exclude unnecessary items

Troubleshooting

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Solution Export commands

Located in the Solution module, the Export has the following options:

1. Export Global Commands, where you can back up the entire solution or export all tags and assets;
2. Export Checked Items, where you can enable the export of selected items as plugins or text files;
3. When exporting tags also export options provides checkboxes to include alarm items, historian tags, and device points;
4. Auto Check Dependencies automatically selects related tags when exporting scripts or displays.

The Export to a ZIP command creates a full backup copy of the solution. The AssetModel option exports all Tags and related Alarms, Historian and DevicePoint mapping. In order save on parts of the solution, either as a Plugin or version control, select lines in the grid and click the green Check icon to include that item.

Solution Export Table Columns

Check out Working with DataGrid for general information about interaction with DataGrid. 

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