Export a schedule

Use the
Export
 tab of the
Import Export Manager
 to export objects (instances) and parameter values to a schedule file. Schedules are primarily used for backup and recovery. Verify that the correct database name displays in the ACM title bar before starting the export process.
To export a schedule
  1. Click
    TOOLS > Import Export Manager
    . The most recently used project opens by default.
  2. To choose a different project to export, click
    FILE > Open
     and then select the project from the list.
  3. Click the
    Export
     tab.
  4. Configure the scope of the schedule:
    • All Projects
      Use to export all projects in the connected ACM database.
    • Complete Project
      Use to export the currently specified project.
    • Partial
      TIP: For Batch projects, the
      Partial
       option is not applicable.
      Use to export only specific objects and parameter values. Under
      Type
      , choose either
      Controller
      ,
      Hardware
      ,
      Object
      , or
      Library
      , then specify the controller and instance to export.
  5. (optional) Limit the content (for example, Device List and Device Interlocks) of the schedule by selecting the
    Use Template
     checkbox. Under the
    Type
     category, the following options are available:
    • Choose
      Local
       to limit the schedule to locally available devices.
    • Choose
      Project
       to limit the schedule to only those devices used in the project being exported.
    • Choose
      Global
       to include all devices in the library.
  6. (optional) Select
    Show Modified
     to color code "changed" (not equal to default) and "unchanged" (equal to default) parameter values.
  7. (optional) Select
    Export Used Libraries
     to include the libraries in the schedule.
  8. Click
    Export
    .
  9. Enter a path and file name in the
    Save As
     dialog.
  10. Click
    Save
     to save the schedule as an Excel Workbook (*.xlsx) file.
  11. If there is an error or warning, the log file entries are displayed when the export is complete.
    TIP:
    Errors, warnings, info, and debug information are displayed by default. Filter the list of exceptions by clicking
    Errors
    ,
    Warnings
    ,
    Info
    , and/or
    Debug
    .
    Clicking the
    Show Log File
     command will display the contents of the most recent ACM log file.
    Click
    Finish
     to return to the
    Import Export Manager
    .
    If you see an Excel sensitivity label error message while exporting a schedule, open Excel and configure the sensitivity label. If the error message persists, contact your organization's IT department for assistance.
  12. Click
    Finish
     to close the
    Import Export Manager
    .
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