Items in Options dialog box: Custom Devices

Items in the dialog box include:
  • Add_compare_engine_button
    Click to add a new custom device configuration to the list.
  • Duplicate_compare_engine_button
    Click to duplicate the selected custom device configuration
    .
  • Delete_compare_engine_button
    Click to remove the selected custom device configuration from the list.
  • Export_button
    Click to export the configuration(s) of custom device(s) to a configuration file (*.cdc), so that the configuration(s) can be imported to another FactoryTalk AssetCentre server system.
    Use the
    Select Device Configuration
     dialog box to specify the configuration(s) of custom device(s) to be exported. You can use Shift-click and Ctrl-click to select multiple custom devices. Click
    OK
    .
    Use the
    Save As
     dialog box to provide a file name and location for the exported list.
  • Import_button
    Click to import a configuration file (*.cdc) of custom device(s). Use the
    Open
     dialog box to navigate to and select a configuration file to import.
    TIP:
    If an existing custom device configuration has an exact duplicate in the selected configuration file, that duplicate cannot be imported.
  • Tabs underneath the buttons
    List custom devices that have been added and configured.
After you add a new custom device configuration or import a configuration file, the custom device configuration field shows. Items in this field include:
  • Description
    Type the name of the custom device configuration. Once configured, this name shows in the left pane of the
    Custom Devices
     dialog box.
  • Backup Configuration
    • Command
      Specify the application to run backup operations for custom devices.
      Make sure that the folder location for
      Program
       is C:\Users\Public\RockwellSoftware\AssetCentre.
    • Arguments (<ARG>)
      Configure the Arguments (<ARG>) for backup operations.
      Make sure that the folder or file location for
      Arguments (<ARG>)
       is C:\Users\Public\RockwellSoftware\AssetCentre.
    • Delay (seconds)
      Specify an integer from 0 through 3600 as a maximum time duration in seconds for which a backup operation is completed. If an operation exceeds the configured time, it will be forcibly ended and the schedule will proceed. The default setting is 180 (seconds), and an entry of 0 seconds indicates that the FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent will not proceed until the command completes.
    • Backup Location
      Specify the location on your hard drive to store the backup files of custom devices.
      Make sure that the folder location for
      Backup Location
       is C:\Users\Public\RockwellSoftware\AssetCentre.
    • Success Return Code
      Enter one or multiple integers that are defined as success exit codes in the application script. Only if FactoryTalk AssetCentre receives these codes, it means the backup schedule task performed by the application successfully completed. If not, it means the task failed.
      Leaving this field blank will always mean the task successfully completed. The information that a schedule succeeded or failed will be recorded in the event log. Use comma but without space to separate multiple integers.
  • Compare Configuration
    • Command
      Specify the application to perform compare operations for custom devices.
      Make sure that the folder location for
      Program
       is C:\Users\Public\RockwellSoftware\AssetCentre.
    • Arguments (<ARG>)
      Configure the Arguments (<ARG>) for compare operations.
      Make sure that the folder or file location for
      Arguments (<ARG>)
       is C:\Users\Public\RockwellSoftware\AssetCentre.
    • Delay (seconds)
      Specify an integer from 0 through 3600 as a maximum time duration in seconds for which a compare operation is completed. If an operation exceeds the configured time, it will be terminated and the schedule will proceed. The default setting is 180 (seconds), and an entry of 0 seconds indicates that the FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent will not proceed until the command completes.
    • Report Location
      Specify the location on your hard drive to store the compare report files of custom devices.
      Make sure that the folder location for
      Report Location
       is C:\Users\Public\RockwellSoftware\AssetCentre.
    • Success Return Code
      Enter one or multiple integers that are defined as success exit codes in the application script. Only if FactoryTalk AssetCentre receives these codes, it means the backup and compare schedule task performed by the application successfully completed. If not, it means the task failed.
      Leaving this field blank will always mean the task successfully completed. The information that a schedule succeeded or failed will be recorded in the event log. Use comma but without space to separate multiple integers.
  • Post Backup Configuration
    • Command
      Specify the application to perform post-backup operations for custom devices.
      Make sure that the folder location for
      Program
       is C:\Users\Public\RockwellSoftware\AssetCentre.
    • Arguments (<ARG>)
      Configure the Arguments (<ARG>) for post-backup operations.
      Make sure that the folder or file location for
      Arguments (<ARG>)
       is C:\Users\Public\RockwellSoftware\AssetCentre.
    • Delay (seconds)
      Specify an integer from 0 through 3600 as a maximum time duration in seconds for which a post-backup operation is completed. If an operation exceeds the configured time, it will be terminated and the schedule will proceed. The default setting is 180 (seconds), and an entry of 0 seconds indicates that the FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent will not proceed until the command completes.
    • Success Return Code
      Enter one or multiple integers that are defined as success exit codes in the application script. Only if FactoryTalk AssetCentre receives these codes, it means the backup or backup and compare schedule task performed by the application successfully completed. If not, it means the task failed.
      Leaving this field blank will always mean the task successfully completed. The information that a schedule succeeded or failed will be recorded in the event log. Use comma but without space to separate multiple integers.
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