# \#backup **URL:** https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/tag/backup/374.md [Latest](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/tags.md) --- ## [How to check if a controller is in backup progress by PCSDK](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-to-check-if-a-controller-is-in-backup-progress-by-pcsdk/11781)
**Author:** [@Kenny-RenYi\_Jiang](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Kenny-RenYi_Jiang)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2025, 5:02pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-to-check-if-a-controller-is-in-backup-progress-by-pcsdk/11781 "2025-02-16T17:02:35Z")
I tried to output the values of Controller.BackupInProgress and BackupManager.InProgress for an interval less than 100ms. When manually backuping a real controller, I found that the output got stuck (nothing is displayed… --- ## [Why did the controller lose the programs and parameters after Christmas shutdown?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/why-did-the-controller-lose-the-programs-and-parameters-after-christmas-shutdown/11749)
**Author:** [@kckku](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/kckku)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2025, 4:29pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/why-did-the-controller-lose-the-programs-and-parameters-after-christmas-shutdown/11749 "2025-01-29T16:29:00Z")
The controller wouldn’t startup on its own after the Christmas shutdown. I got a message on the Flexpendant that says the controller didn’t shut down correctly. During the previous shutdown (can’t remember when), the con… --- ## [Unable to Start a virtual controller/unpack Pack & Go succesfully](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/unable-to-start-a-virtual-controller-unpack-pack-go-succesfully/11466)
**Author:** [@zl522](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/zl522)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 5:33pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/unable-to-start-a-virtual-controller-unpack-pack-go-succesfully/11466 "2024-06-09T17:33:58Z")
My RobotStudio suddenly can’t launch any virtual controller (which previously worked fine); I’m using RobotWare version 6.10. I’ve attempted the following measures without success: installing the latest RobotStudio cr… --- ## [\[Request\] Save Backup Location by System name](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/request-save-backup-location-by-system-name/11169)
**Author:** [@DenisFR](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/DenisFR)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 9:39am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/request-save-backup-location-by-system-name/11169 "2023-07-11T09:39:34Z")
When I want to backup my robots, I have to carefully select Location as we have a lot of machines with each a folder. It would be easier if the last backup location are saved in options file by system. The drop down li… --- ## [RobotStudio .NET exception: The system cannot find the file specified](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robotstudio-net-exception-the-system-cannot-find-the-file-specified/11135)
**Author:** [@CRom11](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/CRom11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2023, 12:37pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robotstudio-net-exception-the-system-cannot-find-the-file-specified/11135 "2023-06-14T12:37:27Z")
Hi, RS 2022.3.2, when trying to use the ‘Go Offline’ function or creating a backup of that controller.. Any ideas? Below is the error message in full: RobotStudio .NET exception: The system cannot find the file speci… --- ## [Open a Backup in RS 2022.2](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/open-a-backup-in-rs-2022-2/10866)
**Author:** [@dragolollo](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/dragolollo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 1:18pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/open-a-backup-in-rs-2022-2/10866 "2023-05-31T13:18:23Z")
Hello, I have some troubles with opening a backup on RS 2022.2. In the RS 2021 to open a backup I used to click on “New”, then “Solution with station and virtual controller” and finally selection “Create from backup” an… --- ## [Create Backup Window retain last size](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/create-backup-window-retain-last-size/9582)
**Author:** [@DavidLanham](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/DavidLanham)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 2:54pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/create-backup-window-retain-last-size/9582 "2022-02-01T14:54:45Z")
It would be very nice if the backup window would retain the last size that it was. Every time I open the backup window I have to grab the bottom corner and resize the window. Please change it so it retains the last size … --- ## [Look at ABB S3 backup](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/look-at-abb-s3-backup/9831)
**Author:** [@massula](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/massula)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2021, 3:41pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/look-at-abb-s3-backup/9831 "2021-09-06T15:41:43Z")
Hi all, I’ve stumbled on an old S3 backup, and I’m wondering if its possible to open it and see its contents. This backup is in .ima format, probably made with FlexiDrive Floppyemulator. I’m aware there would be two s… --- ## [Missing Media Pool file?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/missing-media-pool-file/10255)
**Author:** [@stefpender](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/stefpender)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2021, 12:04pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/missing-media-pool-file/10255 "2021-06-16T12:04:58Z")
I’m trying to create a virtual station from a backup of our ABB IRB 2600 and am missing a file “3HEA-02600-105030.00” Does anyone know where I can find this file? --- ## [Backup failure with pcsdk](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/backup-failure-with-pcsdk/10096)
**Author:** [@Leon\_dev](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Leon_dev)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 3:09am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/backup-failure-with-pcsdk/10096 "2021-04-27T03:09:25Z")
I use the following codes to do the backup: controller.Backup( “TempBackup”); // Wait for the backup to be completed while (controller.BackupInProgress) ; It throws out the following errors: 2021-04-02 15:21:15: ABB.… --- ## [Load / Unload instruction and back-up / restore getting 40704 Unload Errors](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/load-unload-instruction-and-back-up-restore-getting-40704-unload-errors/9816)
**Author:** [@robot\_user](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/robot_user)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 9:57pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/load-unload-instruction-and-back-up-restore-getting-40704-unload-errors/9816 "2020-11-23T21:57:20Z")
Does anyone know of a way to get around the 40704 Unload errors when restoring a back-up on a robot using the load / unload instructions? Other than creating a back-up without the .mod in memory? --- ## [Fail to use PC SDK to backup for the real controller](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/fail-to-use-pc-sdk-to-backup-for-the-real-controller/9289)
**Author:** [@Reinhardt](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Reinhardt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/fail-to-use-pc-sdk-to-backup-for-the-real-controller/9289 "2020-10-26T16:54:36Z")
I have completed the backup in the virtual controller, but when I tried this method for the real controller, it failed and did not show any exception, is there anybody know how to backup for the real controller and stora… --- ## [Backup missing recent edits and program files](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/backup-missing-recent-edits-and-program-files/9646)
**Author:** [@rakshithb174](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/rakshithb174)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2020, 6:52pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/backup-missing-recent-edits-and-program-files/9646 "2020-08-12T18:52:42Z")
I am facing a issue when trying to trying to backup IRC5 controller either through robotstudio or flex pendant. While the backup always completes successfully, when I examine the contents of the backup, several recent ed… --- ## [Job backup creates unaccessible folders](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/job-backup-creates-unaccessible-folders/9357)
**Author:** [@IllesKokenyesi](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/IllesKokenyesi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 2:13pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/job-backup-creates-unaccessible-folders/9357 "2020-03-03T14:13:05Z")
Earlier we used RS2019 Jobs function, (and RunJob executable as well) to backup all our robots. (licensed RS2019.5) Now, if we create a job with a single Backup action, all the controller file folders are unable to open… --- ## [Job backup creates unaccessible folders](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/job-backup-creates-unaccessible-folders/9306)
**Author:** [@IllesKokenyesi](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/IllesKokenyesi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 2:32pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/job-backup-creates-unaccessible-folders/9306 "2020-02-06T14:32:42Z")
Earlier we used RS2019 Jobs function, (and RunJob executable as well) to backup all our robots. (licensed RS2019.5) Now, if we create a job with a single Backup action, all the controller file folders are unable to open… --- ## [A few helpful PCSDK example programs for beginners](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/a-few-helpful-pcsdk-example-programs-for-beginners/8429)
**Author:** [@AdamSG](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/AdamSG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 3:26am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/a-few-helpful-pcsdk-example-programs-for-beginners/8429 "2019-01-24T03:26:28Z")
Hello everyone! I have been learning the PC SDK for the past few weeks and thought I could share some of the programs I wrote here for anyone who is interested. In the .zip-file attached to this post you will find four… --- ## [Schedule backup](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/schedule-backup/8039)
**Author:** [@EliteRobotique](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/EliteRobotique)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2018, 5:39pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/schedule-backup/8039 "2018-01-25T17:39:53Z")
Hi ! I setuped a system input to do a backup on a remote FTP. I also have a system output that match the InBackup state. I’m looking for a way to make backup on a scheduled basis. My robot did’nt have multi-task. My … --- ## [Backup via Robot Web Services](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/backup-via-robot-web-services/7603)
**Author:** [@MichalZatopek](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/MichalZatopek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2017, 11:41am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/backup-via-robot-web-services/7603 "2017-03-03T11:41:00Z")
Hello, I would like to ask if someone know how to create a backup of a controller by a Robot Web Services? Thank you for your help! --- ## [Not backing up all functions](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/not-backing-up-all-functions/7216)
**Author:** [@ehel](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/ehel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 7:04am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/not-backing-up-all-functions/7216 "2016-06-20T07:04:40Z")
Hi! I have made a backup of the robot. I get all the moduls in .mod file. But when i open the file I missing the routines thats in the moduls. There is just som declarations in the .mod file. If i look in the flexpen… --- ## [Robot Web Services for Backups](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robot-web-services-for-backups/7191)
**Author:** [@frdo](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/frdo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2016, 1:01pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robot-web-services-for-backups/7191 "2016-05-30T13:01:01Z")
Hello, is there an Option in Robot Web Services to generate a backup of the current system and transfer it directly to a remote computer? I searched the online application manual but found no soluction anyone knows at … --- ## [RobotStudio 6.02](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robotstudio-6-02/6992)
**Author:** [@Sidirellis](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Sidirellis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2016, 9:07pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robotstudio-6-02/6992 "2016-02-26T21:07:07Z")
Hallo I want to restore the backup files in Basic Version but i take the Message " RobotStudio has Stopped Working " and after the program closed ! I need your Help thank you --- ## [Unpack Multi move Station in Roboterstudio Basic (Version)](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/unpack-multi-move-station-in-roboterstudio-basic-version/6993)
**Author:** [@Sidirellis](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Sidirellis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2016, 9:54pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/unpack-multi-move-station-in-roboterstudio-basic-version/6993 "2016-02-12T21:54:50Z")
Hallo i 'm neu in RobotStudio. I have the RobotStudio 6.02 Basic Version and i want to unpack the Multi Move Station in my PC. The problem ist , i can’t see the Multi Move station after the unpack file. Can you help me ? …