Uploading project to X2 Base7 via FTP

[johnkat]

Hello,

Is there a way to use the embeded FTP server to upload a project to a X2 Base 7 panel, or any other way to upload a project remotely (except from IX Developer)

Thank you

[Chris T.]

Hi John, this is doable so long as you have an SD or Flashdrive installed in the HMI. Below is a subsection of the transfer group documentation found in the "Help" file in iX by pressing F1 while in the developer:

Downloading a Project to an operator panel or a PC with an iX Runtime installation Using FTP
A project can be loaded to the panel via FTP. To be able to load a project remotely an external storage device (SD card or USB stick) must be attached, and a configuration file named ProjectCopy.config must be present in the root directory of the storage device.

Set up the configuration file as follows. Use # for parameters to be ignored.

Parameter Description

automatic
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the download of the project automatically starts, without any dialogs, when a project file is loaded to the storage device and the panel is rebooted
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path "\Storage Card\Project3"
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the path to the project, if multiple projects are stored on the storage device. SD cards use the path \StorageCard\ and devices attached to USB use \HardDisk\
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applyipsettings
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applies saved IP settings
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deletesource
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deletes the source file from the storage device after the download
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deleteconfigfile
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deletes the configuration file after the download. If the configuration file is left on the storage device it is initiated each time the panel is rebooted.
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Note
This is only supported in the latest released images.

Example
In the following example, without displaying any dialogs, the project found in the folder Project_5 located on the USB stick is loaded, the project is deleted from the USB stick, and the configuration file is deleted. The IP-settings are not updated.
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automatic
path "\HardDisk\Project_5"
#applyipsettings
deletesource
deleteconfigfile
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Hopefully this helps also note that "HardDisk" is the path to the USB Flashdrive.