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Manage RSLogix 5000 backups and revision files

RSLogix 5000 supports automatic backup creation during manual saves. These backups are stored as .BAK files. However, by default, octoplant excludes these files from version control and revision tracking due to its configuration settings in the Component Type Editor module of the AdminClient.

Figure: Component type editor module, save *_BAK???.acd files

Default behavior

  • RSLogix 5000 generates .BAK files only during version creation.
  • No .BAK file is created during an upload operation.
  • octoplant ignores files matching the pattern *_BAK???.acd when comparing or creating new versions.
  • These ignored files are not included in versioned archives or revision histories.

Modify the Ignore configuration

To include .BAK files in version tracking:

  1. Start the AdminClient.
  2. Open the Component Type Editor module.
  3. Under Ignore these files during the comparison, delete the line *_BAK???.acd.
  4. Save the configuration.

Note

This change affects all components of the same type across your project. Including .BAK files in the versioning process may significantly increase archive size and lead to disk space issues on your server.

Alternative method: Manual file renaming

If you prefer to include only specific backup files:

  • Rename the desired *_BAK???.* file in your project directory.
  • Remove or modify the BAK part of the filename.

octoplant will no longer ignore the file, and it will be included in the version and backup.