Manage Batch Configurations

The Batch installation program creates a complete set of batch databases that are necessary to store and manage all batch-related data. The default path and folder for these databases is:

C:\Program Files\AVEVA\Batch Management\cfg\config_A.

The default databases are available in the dflt_cfg folder, with the exception of the RedCfg file, which is necessary for redundancy. The databases are complete, but they are intentionally blank so that you can use them to develop new configurations.

When you select the Redundancy option during program installation, a file named RedCfg is generated. This file is created in the config_A folder. If you are using redundancy, copy RedCfg to the dflt_cfg folder. The RedCfg file is unique to each server installation.

When you create new configurations, you can copy the contents of the dflt_cfg folder into the config_A folder. After you develop a new configuration, you can save it to a folder other than config_A and later copy it into the config_A folder as needed. It is recommended that you copy all the files contained in the configuration, rather than attempt to copy selected databases from different configurations.

When you copy files into the config_A folder, all previous databases are overwritten. If you are making this change in a production system, it is highly recommended that you perform a thorough control system validation after you have copied the databases into the config_A folder.

Note: If you are making this change on a production system, ensure that all batches are complete and removed from the Batch Schedule list.

We recommend that you use the following guidelines whenever you need to overwrite the config_A folder.

1. On the Environment Display dialog box, perform an Exit and Shutdown operation.

2. Copy the current config_A files to another folder as a backup precaution.

3. Copy all of the files in the dflt_cfg folder to the config_A folder.

4. If the system is set up for redundancy, ensure that the original RedCfg file is in the config_A folder.

5. Use the editors to create a new system configuration or copy a previously saved configuration into the config_A folder.