Technical Reference Manual - InduSoft

Project Security
Backing up the security system configuration
You can back up your project's security system configuration by exporting it to a file. You can also import a
configuration either from a file or from another runtime project.
Exporting the configuration to a file
To export the security system configuration:
1. In the main Security System dialog, click Backup. The Import/Export dialog is displayed.
2. Click Export to file. A standard Save As dialog is displayed.
3. Specify a file name and location for the file, and then click OK.
The exported file is encrypted, using the main password configured in the Security System dialog.
Tip: You can also export the configuration during runtime by calling the ExportSeruritySystem
function.
Importing the configuration from a file
If your project's security mode is set to Local Only, then you can import a configuration from a previously
exported file.
To import the security system configuration:
1. In the main Security System dialog, click Backup. The Import/Export dialog is displayed.
2. Click Import from file. A standard Open dialog is displayed.
3. Locate the configuration file (*.dat) that you want to import, and then click OK. You will be prompted for
the configuration's main password.
4. Type the password, and then click OK. The Import from File dialog is displayed.
5. Select an import method:
• Import only settings that do not conflict: Merge the imported settings with the current project settings. In the
case of conflicts, keep the current settings.
• Import all settings and replace conflicts: Merge the imported settings with the project settings. In the case of
conflicts, use the imported settings.
• Replace the current settings: Completely replace the current project settings with the settings imported from
the file.
6. Click OK.
Tip: You can also import the configuration during runtime by calling the ImportSecuritySystem
function.
Importing the configuration from another project
If your project's security mode is set to Distributed – Server, then you can import a configuration from another
project if:
• The other project's security mode is set to Distributed – Client, and its server settings are configured to use
your project as the server; and
• The other project is currently running on the same network.
To import the security system configuration:
1. In the main Security System dialog, click Backup. The Import/Export dialog is displayed.
2. Click Import from client station. The Import Security from Client Station dialog is displayed.
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