Transferring a Project with the File System

Using external storage, you can transfer the project file from a PC to the display unit, or from the display unit to another display unit.

For file system transfers, use the BML file (package.BML) generated by the project. Save the generated package.BML file in external storage to transfer the project without using a USB or Ethernet cable.

You can also transfer the project by using the BML file saved on the FTP server.

For information about the types of external storage that display units can use, refer to the following.

External Storage

For steps to transfer project, refer to the following;

Transferring from PC to Display Unit

1. Start the screen editing software on the PC and open the project that you want to transfer (PC to Display Unit).

2. In Project Explorer window, go to [System Architecture] and click [Target01].

3. In Properties window, go to [Function] tab ➞ [Basic] tab and acknowledge that [Type] in [Transfer Method] is [File System].

4. In [Project File], click icon and select the folder where package.BML file is generated.

5. On the Application toolbar, click icon.

   Note: Before transferring, make sure the display unit you are transferring to is the same display unit type as defined in the screen editing software.

6. The [Download Manager] dialog box displays the status. When the transfer is complete, the file package.BML is generated in the destination folder.
   If the destination folder is outside external storage, copy the file to the external storage folder.

   Note: Before the [Download Manager] dialog box is displayed, a dialog box showing the validation and file generation progress is displayed. Additionally, depending on the size of the project, it may take some time before the [Download Manager] dialog box appears.

7. Close the [Download Manager] dialog box after the transfer is complete.

8. Turn on the display unit.

   (When Using SP5000 Series Open Box (Windows 10 IoT Enterprise Model))

   From the Program menu, click [BLUE Runtime] > [BLUE Runtime (Run as Administrator)].

   (When Using IPC Series or PC/AT)

   From the Program menu, right-click [BLUE Runtime] and select [Run as administrator].

   Note: If you cannot select [Run as administrator], please contact your system administrator.

9. Insert the external storage in the display unit.

   Note: When using SP5000 Series Open Box, IPC Series, or PC/AT, copy package.BML to the path typed in [Destination Folder (SD Card)] and [Destination Folder (USB Storage)].
   [Destination Folder (SD Card)] and [Destination Folder (USB Storage)] are located in [System Architecture] ➞ [Target01] ➞ [Function] tab ➞ [Options] sub tab ➞ [Preferences].

10. Open Hardware Configuration screen and touch [USB]/[SD]/[Local Storage] in [Download from].

    Note:

    • For information about Hardware Configuration, see the following.
      About Hardware Configuration
      Instead of using Hardware Configuration, you can use the [External Device] operation. For information about [External Device] operation, see the following.
      External Device
    • [Local Storage] option is available on ST6000 Series, ST6000 2nd Gen Series, or STM6000 Series only.
      Use a File Manager object or [File Management] operation to copy the package.BML to local storage before using this operation.
      Instead of Hardware Configuration, you can use the [Local Storage] operation. For information about the [Local Storage] operation, see the following.
      Local Storage

After the project has been transferred successfully, the display unit restarts and runs the transferred project.

Transferring from Display Unit to Other Display Unit

To transfer a project from display unit (A) to display unit (B):

1. Turn on the display unit (A).

   (When Using SP5000 Series Open Box (Windows 10 IoT Enterprise Model))

   From the Program menu, click [BLUE Runtime] > [BLUE Runtime (Run as Administrator)].

   (When Using IPC Series or PC/AT)

   From the Program menu, right-click [BLUE Runtime] and select [Run as administrator].

   Note: If you cannot select [Run as administrator], please contact your system administrator.

2. Insert the external storage in the display unit.

   Note: When using SP5000 Series Open Box, IPC Series, or PC/AT, package.BML is generated at the path entered in the [Destination Folder (SD Card)] and [Destination Folder (USB Storage)] fields.
   [Destination Folder (SD Card)] and [Destination Folder (USB Storage)] are located in [System Architecture] ➞ [Target01] ➞ [Function] tab ➞ [Options] sub tab ➞ [Preferences].

3. Open Hardware Configuration screen and touch [USB]/[SD]/[Local Storage] in [Upload to].
   The file package.BML is generated in the external storage.

   Note:

   • For information about Hardware Configuration, see the following.
     About Hardware Configuration
     Instead of using Hardware Configuration, you can use the [External Device] operation. For information about [External Device] operation, see the following.
     External Device
   • [Local Storage] option is available on ST6000 Series, ST6000 2nd Gen Series, or STM6000 Series only.
     Use a File Manager object or [File Management] operation to copy the package.BML to local storage before using this operation.
     Instead of Hardware Configuration, you can use the [Local Storage] operation. For information about the [Local Storage] operation, see the following.
     Local Storage

4. Turn on the display unit (B).

   (When Using SP5000 Series Open Box (Windows 10 IoT Enterprise Model))

   From the Program menu, click [BLUE Runtime] > [BLUE Runtime (Run as Administrator)].

   (When Using IPC Series or PC/AT)

   From the Program menu, right-click [BLUE Runtime] and select [Run as administrator].

5. Insert the external storage, which contains the file Package.BML generated from display unit (A), in the display unit (B).

6. Open Hardware Configuration screen and touch [USB]/[SD]/[Local Storage] in [Download from].

After the project has been transferred successfully, the display unit restarts and runs the transferred project.

Transferring from FTP Server to Display Unit

To transfer the project file from an FTP server to the display unit, first configure the FTP connection settings and set up the [Self Download] operation.

Connecting to the FTP Server

Self Download

1. Start the screen editing software on the PC and open the project that you want to transfer (PC to Display Unit).

2. In Project Explorer window, go to [System Architecture] and click [Target01].

3. In Properties window, go to [Function] tab ➞ [Basic] tab and acknowledge that [Type] in [Transfer Method] is [File System].

4. In [Project File], click icon and select the folder where package.BML file is generated.

5. On the Application toolbar, click icon.

   Note: Before transferring, make sure the display unit you are transferring to is the same display unit type as defined in the screen editing software.

6. The [Download Manager] dialog box displays the status. When the transfer is complete, the file package.BML is generated in the destination folder. Copy the file to the FTP server.

   Note: Before the [Download Manager] dialog box is displayed, a dialog box showing the validation and file generation progress is displayed. Additionally, depending on the size of the project, it may take some time before the [Download Manager] dialog box appears.

7. Close the [Download Manager] dialog box after the transfer is complete.
8. On the display unit, execute the [Self Download] operation that has been set up in advance.

After the project has been transferred from the FTP server successfully, the display unit restarts and runs the transferred project.