One of my clients is using FactoryTalk View SE version 11, while my development system is running version 13. After importing their backup file (APB) into my system, their v11 application was automatically upgraded to v13. How can I edit and transfer these changes back to their v11 system? Is it possible to have both version 11 and version 13 of FactoryTalk View Studio on my development system simultaneously?
Unfortunately, there is no way to save an application in View SE for use with an older version. However, this can be done in ME, but not in SE. It is also not possible to install both versions simultaneously. To work around this limitation, I typically utilize a VM with the specific version required. Our team has set up VMware virtual machines for each version.OG
While FactoryTalk View SE doesn't officially support running two different versions in parallel on one system, your situation isn't hopeless. To work with your client's version 11, you could consider setting up a virtual machine on your computer and install inside it the v11 of FactoryTalk View Studio. You'll be able to use both versions without conflict this way. As for the changes you made on v13, the best solution would be exporting screens and other project components individually, then import to v11, as the backup file (APB) will contain version-specific information. Be aware though, if you used features in v13 not available in v11, those won't transfer.
While it's true that FactoryTalk View auto-upgrades the imported application to the version installed on your machine, unfortunately, it doesn't provide official backward compatibility. So, in your scenario with v11 and v13, you can't make changes on your v13 machine and then port them back to their v11 system. As far as having both versions installed concurrently on your development system, FactoryTalk View doesn't support simultaneous installations of different versions. As a workaround, two different machines or a virtual machine setup on your development system may be the way to go. I'd recommend discussing with your client about possibly upgrading their system to v13 to streamline the process in the future.
Unfortunately, FactoryTalk View Studio does not support backwards compatibility or the simultaneous installation of two different versions. Therefore, any changes you make in version 13 can’t be transferred back to v11. Your best approach would be to install v11 in your development system or use a virtual machine to replicate the client's environment. This can avoid compatibility issues and ensure that any modifications made will work seamlessly on the client’s v11 system. Always remember to take backups throughout the process for disaster recovery.
It sounds like a tricky situation with the version mismatch! Unfortunately, FactoryTalk View doesn't support downgrading directly, so you won't be able to simply save your changes in v13 and apply them to v11. A workaround might be to manually replicate your edits in v11, but that can be time-consuming and tricky if there are significant differences between the versions. As for having both v11 and v13 installed, FactoryTalk View typically allows only one version at a time, so you might need to consider setting up a separate development environment, perhaps in a virtual machine, to handle the older version without losing your work in v13.
It's definitely a tricky situation when dealing with different versions of FactoryTalk View SE. Unfortunately, you won't be able to save your changes in a format that's compatible with version 11 once you've upgraded the application to version 13; they operate with different file structures. To edit and transfer changes back to your client's v11 system, you could create a detailed change log of what you've modified, then manually implement those changes in their version 11 environment. Regarding having both versions on the same development system, Rockwell Automation doesn't support the simultaneous installation of different versions due to potential conflicts, so you'll need to stick with one or the other. If your client can upgrade to v13, that could simplify things for both of you in the long run!
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Answer: 1. How can I edit and transfer changes made in FactoryTalk View SE version 13 back to version 11? - To transfer changes back to version 11 from version 13, you can export the application from version 13 and import it into version 11. Be mindful of compatibility issues and test thoroughly after the transfer.
Answer: - Yes, it is possible to have multiple versions of FactoryTalk View Studio installed on the same system. This allows you to work with projects of different versions without conflicts. Just ensure proper project backups and version control to avoid any issues.
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