Backing up a station using Station Copier

A distribution backup (.dist) depends on platform files, which makes it inappropriate when upgrading to a different model host. The Station Copier can back up all the files and subdirectories in a station so that you can restore the backed-up station to a different model host platform. In addition, Station Copier can back up just the config.bog, or just a single folder. Station copies do not contain encryption keys or software dependency information. This procedure works for both Supervisor and remote controller stations.

1. Open a connection to the remote platform.
2. Expand the Platform node in the Nav tree and double-click Station Copier or double-click the Platform node, and double-click Station Copier.
   The Station Copier view opens.
   
   
3. Click the File icon () on the Stations on this computer pane (left pane) and select the folder in which to store the station copy.
   CAUTION: If you are copying only a security folder from the remote to your PC, do not overwrite the security folder in your PC. This folder contains encryption keys, which you will need in the new controller to decrypt user passwords.
4. Select the station or folder and click Copy.
   The Loading Module Information window opens followed by the Station Transfer Wizard.
5. Click Next.
   The wizard prompts you to select what to copy.
   
   

   This option defaults to Copy every file in the station directory and its subdirectories. While Station Copier can back up just the config.bog, or just a single folder, it is recommended that you always back up every file in the station directory and its subdirectories.

6. Make a selection, and click Next.
   If a station with the same name exists in the target location, the wizard prompts you to delete or overwrite the existing station.
7. Accept the default (delete), and click Next.
   The wizard reminds you that the station must be stopped before it can be copied.
   
   
8. To continue, click Next.
   The wizard asks you to review the copy configuration (changes).

   If you selected only specific station subdirectories to copy, they are listed.

9. If needed, click Back and make changes, or, to complete the wizard, click Finish.
   The Station Copier saves the station, if the remote station is currently running, begins the copy process and reports transfer status in the Transferring Station window.
   
   

   The Station Copier saves the station if the remote station is currently running and

10. When the save completes, click Close.
    The date for all copied files reflects when the files were copied.