34.12 Settings Guide

The "Transfer Tool" transfers project data between a PC and the display unit.

To launch the transfer tool, on the GP-Pro EX state toolbar, click the [Transfer Project] icon , or from the [Project (F)] menu, point to [Transfer Project (G)] and select [Other Transfer (E)].

Send Project

Sends the project currently open in GP-Pro EX (or the project selected in [Select project]) to the display unit.

If the [CF Card Folder]/[SD Card Folder] is set up for the project, data in the CF Card folder is sent to the CF/SD card inserted in the display unit. If you do not wish to send the data to the CF/SD Card, clear the [Transfer data to CF Card]/[Transfer data to SD Card] check box in [Transfer Settings].

34.14.1 How Send Works

Receive Project

Project data stored in a connected display unit is received and saved to the PC in the designated location as a new project file (*.prx).

For projects using the CF/SD Card, all data on the CF/SD Card in the display unit are received and saved in the destination location.

34.14.2 How Receive Works

Compare Project

Compares the project currently open in GP-Pro EX (or the project selected in [Select project]) to the project stored on the connected display unit and displays the results.

34.4 Comparing Project Changes Prior to Transfer

For projects set with the [CF Card Folder]/[SD Card Folder], data in the CF Card folder (or SD Card folder) and data on the CF/SD card inserted in the display unit are compared.

Display Unit Information

Reads and displays the system version, stored project information and screen information for the connected display unit.

Type and version of the display unit and version of the driver

Project file name, comment, date, creator

Screen number and type, comment, size, date

For the following models, you can edit the [Ethernet] settings and the [GP-Viewer EX Key Code].

Displays only when [USB] or [LAN] is selected in the Display Unit - [Communication Port Settings], and you can get the target model display unit information.

CF/SD Card Connection

Tasks you can perform are different depending on the connection.

While the CF/SD Card is connected, the display unit changes to Transferring mode and communication with the device/PLC is suspended.
You can copy files between the CF/SD card folder and the CF/SD card, as well as delete files and change file names on the CF/SD card.

While the CF/SD Card is connected, the display unit continues to communicate with other devices/PLCs.
You can check the information in the CF/SD Card such as the file name, file size, and date.

Memory Loader

Open the [Memory Loader] dialog box. This allows you to create and acknowledge the backup data and create project files from backup data.

34.12.2 Memory Loader

Send Web Site

Opens the [Send Web Site] dialog box.

[Transfer Setting] and [Site Data Write Settings] fields display the [Send Web Site] contents. The field displays the contents selected in the [Site Transfer Settings] dialog box.

Click [Settings] to display the [Transfer Settings] dialog box's [Site Transfer Settings] tab.
34.12.1.2 Site Transfer Settings

Transfer Enhanced Recipe

Sends the enhanced recipes of the active or selected project to the display unit.

After connection is established with the display unit, [Transfer Enhanced Recipe] dialog box opens.

34.12.4 Transfer Enhanced Recipe Setting Guide

Security Data Transmission

When you are using the security feature, the security data and fingerprint data are sent to the display unit. Can be transferred only in User ID Mode. The display unit changes to Transferring mode and communication with the device/PLC is suspended.

Receiving Security Data

When you are using the security feature, the security data and fingerprint data in the display unit are received and saved to the designated location in the computer. Can be transferred only in User ID Mode.

Select Project

The dialog box to select the project file (*.prx) you want to transfer to the display unit opens.

Project Information

Information on the project currently open in GP-Pro EX (or the project selected in [Select project]) is displayed.

Use [Select Project] to view project information of other projects.

Transfer Settings

Open the [Transfer Settings] dialog box. This allows you to modify the ports or transfer method.

34.12.1 Transfer Settings Guide

Transfer Information

Displays setting information about the display unit's currently selected communication port and transfer method.

Change the [Transfer Settings] to update this information.