FactoryTalk Linx Considerations
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DeviceLink backups may work with FactoryTalk Linx using the configuration in this section. However, FactoryTalk Linx is not officially supported by Copia, nor is it regularly tested.
The Copia Agent can perform backups with FactoryTalk Linx as the selected Communication Software on the agent. However, "under the hood" the Agent still depends on RSLinx Classic for some aspects of the backup. As such, this configuration requires additional configuration:
Before configuring a device for use with FactoryTalk Linx, you must ensure your agent meets all of the Requirements for use of FactoryTalk Linx with DeviceLink .
Once you meet these requirements, you must use the FactoryTalk Linx network browser to browse down to the specific slot associated with the device you wish to back up.
This can be done via the "Who Active" dialog inside Studio 5000 (pictured below) or the FactoryTalk Linx application.
If using FactoryTalk Linx, you must configure the Communication Path in the project file in Copia Source Control (at the bottom of the RSWho dialog in Logix Designer, see below). If you do not have a path set in the project file, you can do so by navigating to the controller, using the button to Set Project Path, and committing this change back to the branch and repository associated with the DeviceLink Project.
