Deleting an object displays a warning message

If you attempt to delete an object in the
FactoryTalk Directory
 and a warning dialog box opens, it is probably because that object is currently being used by some other product, object, or service in the
FactoryTalk
 system.
Before deleting the object:
  • Write down the information listed in the details section of the warning dialog box and attempt to shut down the service or product that is using the object.
  • If that is not possible, then we recommend leaving the object as-is and not deleting it from the directory.
  • If that is not possible, then we
    strongly
    recommend
     backing up the entire
    FactoryTalk Directory
     before deleting the object. If the deletion causes unexpected results, restore the directory.
Warning dialog box details section
The details section of the warning dialog box provides the selected object's full name, which can help you locate it in the directory. Information from the dialog box is also logged to
FactoryTalk Diagnostics
. To view diagnostic messages, open the Diagnostics Viewer.
FT_ServerStatus_syntax
In this example, the data server named "Edmaro Station" is located in the area named "Pumps" within the "Water Plant" application, which is part of a
FactoryTalk
 Network Directory.
To back up an entire
FactoryTalk Directory
:
When you back up a
FactoryTalk Directory
, the archive file includes all applications associated with that directory, as well as the System folder.
  1. In
    Explorer
    , right-click
    Network
     or
    Local
    Directory
     and then select
    Backup
    .
  2. Use the default name or type another name for the backup file.
    TIP:
    It is recommended that you do not change the default archive name. The default name contains the leading digits of the security authority identifier which allows you to easily identify the archive file associated with a specific directory.
  3. Use the default archive location or specify another location by clicking
    Browse
    , selecting a location, and then clicking
    OK
     in the
    Browse for Folder
     window.
  4. To encrypt your archive file, select the
    Encrypt file contents
     check box, and then enter the same passphrase in the
    Passphrase
     and
    Confirm passphrase
     fields. If you clear this check box, your backup archive file will not be encrypted or protected.
    The
    Encrypt file contents
     check box will not be available if your operating system does not support the proper level of encryption.
    IMPORTANT:
    Remember the passphrase if you choose to encrypt your file contents. The archive file cannot be restored without the correct passphrase.
  5. In the
    Backup
     window, select
    OK
    .
    Unless you specified a different file name,
    FactoryTalk Administration Console
     creates a directory backup file with its current security authority identifier in the default location or in the location you specified. If a backup file with the same name already exists in the location you've chosen, the system asks whether you want to overwrite the existing file.
  6. After backing up a directory, back up and restore project files and databases separately from individual software products that are participating in the
    FactoryTalk
     system.
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