File management option to compress and store files
The archive process produces a single file (PTA) that contains enough data to reproduce a run. It can be useful for compressing and storing older files that are rarely needed.
('Backup' is an alternative - this stores an entire user profile in a single file).
At the File Management screen:-
● Select type of file as Optimisations (Runs) in the left pane
● Select file(s)
● Select: File - Archive
or
Select the Toolbar option
The program prompts to select a file name and/or directory to archive to.
Use the list box to select a path
● Select OK to finish
A number of files can be associated with a run, for example, run number 00023 could consist of the following files (and possibly others)
00023.PTN - pattern file
00023.CUT - cutting dimension file
00023.XBD - offcut file
00023.STP - strip file (strip optimiser)
TEST.PRL - parts
TEST.CTT - cutting list
TEST.BRD - boards
STANDARD.PRM - optimising parameters
SINGLE.SPM - saw parameters
SYSTEMV11.CTL - system parameters
All the files including the parts and board files are renamed even if the original part list name was different.
Other options
Help - information about this dialog
Cancel - abandon Archive
Notes
- Archive is also available from a pop-up menu (right click with mouse)
- The Path for archive is offered as the default location if set rather than the path for data.
