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Generate older version

Created by: mtremblay at: 5/18/2010 9:23 PM (7 Replies)

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5/18/2010 9:23 PM	Rate (0)
mtremblay Posts: 9 Rating: (1)	Hi, I installed WinccFlexible 2008 SP2 this week and had 2008 SP1 before. TheOS version of the TP177B 4" colorhave changed from V 1.0.1.0 to V 1.0.2.0. I have a touchscreen installed at a client's plant with version 1.0.1.0 and I would have a small functionnal update to do. Now I am not able to compile with this version choosen. It's only possible when I choose 1.0.2.0. So it means that Ihave to ask the client to update the OS with Pro Save also if I only want to change some functions ? It would mean that before installing a WinCC Flexible update you have to think twice because it's not backward compatible ? The process of updating the OS with Pro Save is not a thing I would let a client do by themselves... The functional update with a Pack&Go package is more friendly user.
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5/19/2010 8:42 AM	Rate (0)
Sandman Platinum Member Joined: 4/29/2010 Last visit: 1/20/2025 Posts: 1557 Rating: (161)	Hi, yes this is a normal attitude. If you change the device version to a older version you can just save the project in this version but to download it you need the right Flexible version for the device version. The only thing that can be done in this case is a OS-update or a download via Pack&Go. best regards.

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5/19/2010 3:50 PM	Rate (0)
mtremblay Posts: 9 Rating: (1)	Well, OK then... I don't know if any developper of the WinCC Flex software read these threads, but it would be really good to keep backward compatibility with the software updates. As it iswith Step-7 or Simotion Scout for example... Or at least give the possibility to keep all the previous installations when applying the update. Would you suggest me to post a support request for these features ? Do you know a way to have multiple versions of WinCC Flex installed on 1 computer (without having multiple partitions and OS I mean) ? Thanks
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5/19/2010 5:02 PM	Rate (0)
umencho Grandmaster Joined: 3/21/2006 Last visit: 1/10/2026 Posts: 10247 Rating: (1183)	mtremblay ... Do you know a way to have multiple versions of WinCC Flex installed on 1 computer (without having multiple partitions and OS I mean) ? Thanks Hello, It's not possible to have multiple versions of WinCC Flex on one OS. Basically this is done using virtual mashines. Best rgeards, Hristo Mihalev

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5/19/2010 6:53 PM	Rate (0)
Darius Platinum Member Joined: 9/28/2005 Last visit: 12/9/2025 Posts: 2957 Rating: (243)	Hello, Now I have no possibility to check this, but as I remember you can allways choose firmware version from two possibilities: one the lates firmware and one step older. If you open project and choose 'Device Type' isn't it possible to set firmware version to one step older ? When you open project with newer version of Flexible it automatically converts to higher version, but you should be able to go to 'Device Type' and change manually to older firmware. Please try that because I can't tell you exactly.
	Best regards, Darius
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5/19/2010 8:39 PM	Rate (0)
mtremblay Posts: 9 Rating: (1)	@Darius Yes it's possible, it's exactly what I did, there's 2 older firmware versions available for the touchscreen I use. But when I choose an older version all the generate, simulation and transfer buttons are greyed/disabled. I've checked the help and forums but found nothing explaining this... Thanks
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5/20/2010 12:56 AM	Rate (0)
IBN-Service Posts: 8946 Rating: (1000)	mtremblay @Darius Yes it's possible, it's exactly what I did, there's 2 older firmware versions available for the touchscreen I use. But when I choose an older version all the generate, simulation and transfer buttons are greyed/disabled. I've checked the help and forums but found nothing explaining this... Thanks You can "Save as older version". But you can not compile, run or simulate this older version! The only reason to "Save as older version" is, that you like to give you project onto a WinCCflexible Workstation that has an older Version than yours.
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5/20/2010 9:26 AM	Rate (0)
Sandman Platinum Member Joined: 4/29/2010 Last visit: 1/20/2025 Posts: 1557 Rating: (161)	About your question for different Flexible versions at one operation system i advice you this FAQ: http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/28531852
	Last edited by: Sandman at: 5/20/2010 9:33 AM
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