Wonderware West Tech Note 079 - Procedure For Backing Up Wonderware InTouch Applications - Wonderware West

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Wonderware West Tech Note 079 Procedure for Backing Up Wonderware InTouch Applications
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Summary
Prior to modifying a configuration and/or following a configuration modification, or on a routine basis, application backups should be created. This document provides a method for backing up the various types of Wonderware InTouch applications. Best practice would dictate that once a backup is created, it is copied to a removable or network storage media to ensure the ability to recover in the event of a computer harddrive failure. This document only offers methodology for backing up Wonderware InTouch application configuration. Other configuration relating to Microsoft Operating System security, licensing, registry settings, etc. are outside of the scope of this document. In general, the party who created the application and/or configured the system(s) should be asked to define a method for backing up the application to ensure that any custom configurations (special configurations defined outside the normal Wonderware development environment) are captured.
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InTouch Stand-Alone or Published Runtime Application Backup the Application Directory

1. Identify the application directory. a. Typically, the application path is identified in the toolbar of the InTouch WindowMaker and
WindowViewer application.
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b. If the application path cannot be found in the toolbar, it may be found in the Application
Manager. In order to view the application manager, both WindowMaker and WindowViewer must be shut down. Open Application Manager by selecting Start | All Programs | Wonderware | InTouch
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Figure 2 The default application will be highlighted and the application directory show next to it.
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c. Create a copy of the application directory (this will backup the contents of the InTouch
application). Often a .ZIP file is the most convenient way to create an application backup.
Restoring the Application

1. The application can be restored by copying the application or unzipping the application to the target
hard drive. If the application is to be copied to the original directory, it is recommended that the contents of the original directory be deleted or the folder renamed. 2. To run the application, open the Application Manager and select the restored application.
InTouch Managed or Published (Development) Applications Backup the Application Template

1. Open the development environment by starting the ArchestrA IDE. Open Application Manager by
selecting Start | All Programs | Wonderware | ArchestrA IDE
Figure 4
2. Select the Galaxy application containing the InTouch application.
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Figure 5
3. Find the Template for the managed application. Templates are identified by a leading $ sign. The
easiest way to identify the correct template is to select the Derivation view in the application toolbars.
Figure 6
4. Right-click on the template and select Export | Object(s)
Figure 7
5. Save the template to a safe backup location. The resulting .aaPKG file is a backup of the entire
InTouch application, including any stand-alone ArchestrA graphics that have been inserted into the application. This method will not backup ArchestrA graphics that have been inserted from Object Instances. In order to completely backup an Application Server application, follow the Application Server Backup procedure.
Restoring the Application

1. In order to restore a managed InTouch application, you must Import the .aaPKG file. Object can only
be imported if a) an object of the same name and type does not exist in the Galaxy or b) the revision of the object being imported is greater than that in the Galaxy (in other words, the application has been modified to a greater revision outside of the Galaxy). Objects are restored by opening the Galaxy application within the ArchestrA IDE and selecting Galaxy | Import | Object(s) from the application menu.
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Figure 8
2. Select the .aaPKG file to be restored.
Figure 9
3. Accept the default import preferences.
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Figure 10
4. If the Object Template (application) to be imported is newer, or doesnt exist, the Object Template will
be restored. Note: To restore an application to its original state, it may be necessary to rename (or delete) the object in the Galaxy. If instances of the Template are deployed, it may be necessary to create new Instances based upon the restored Object Template.
Application Server Galaxy, including one or more managed InTouch applications

To learn about backing-up and restoring Application Server Galaxies, refer to Wonderware Tech Note 438 How to Restore a Galaxy if the Galaxy Repository is Lost.
Date Published: January 15, 2009 Author: B. Farner Copyright Wonderware West. All Rights Reserved.
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04/01/2013 Overview of System Platform Phoenix, Arizona

InTouch Stand-Alone or Published Runtime Application Backup the Application Directory

Historian and Historian Client Houston, Texas

04/09/2013 System Platform Application Server Dallas, Texas

04/11/2013 Historian Client

Restoring the Application

InTouch Managed or Published (Development) Applications Backup the Application Template

2. Select the Galaxy application containing the InTouch application.

4. Right-click on the template and select Export | Object(s)

Restoring the Application

2. Select the .aaPKG file to be restored.

3. Accept the default import preferences.

Application Server Galaxy, including one or more managed InTouch applications

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