Backup Management

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Backup Management#

Overview#

The entire configuration of FlexiVision One - hardware setup, calibrations, part models and protocol parameters - is contained in the recipe files. For this reason, backups are essential to keep all data safe.

Important

It is recommended to perform a backup after each creation or significant modification of a recipe, before upgrading the FlexiVision software and before any hardware intervention on the system.

Minimum rule: at least once a week during normal operation.

Backup Procedure#

Step	Action
Click Backup	Click the Backup button in the Recipe menu.
Choose the FlexiVision folder	Locate the FlexiVision One runtime folder on the VisionController.
Choose the destination folder	Select the destination folder for the backup.
Name with date	Always assign a name that includes the date, software version and system identifier or other useful information such as the customer’s name. Examples: `FV_Recipes_LineA_20260402_SW1.2.xml` `Backup_FlexiVision_ClientABC_Plant3_20260402.xml` `Recipes_FB500_Commissioning_20260315_v1.zip` Include the software version (visible on the Home page) in the name or in an attached text file.

Import Backup Procedure#

Step	Action
Click Import Backup	Click Import Backup from the Recipes section.
Select the FlexiVision runtime folder	Select the folder containing the FlexiVision installation.
Select the backup path	Set the path of the backup file. FlexiVision will reboot during this process.
Post-reset checks	After reset, perform the following checks before restarting production: Check that all expected recipes are listed on the Recipes page. Confirm that the main recipe can be uploaded without errors. Check that FlexiBowl® and camera connection tests are passed (green) in Camera Setup. Confirm that the Dashboard shows the correctly connected devices. Run a test cycle with the main operating recipe to verify correct operation.

Correct recipe management#

Action	Correct method	Method to avoid
Rename a recipe	Recipe page → Rename function in the software.	Rename the XML file via File Explorer.
Delete a recipe	Recipe page → Delete Recipe button.	Delete the XML file manually.
Copy a recipe to another system	Recipe Page → Backup → Import Backup to the other system.	Copy and paste XML files between two Recipe folders.
Edit a recipe parameter	Open the recipe in Edit mode in the software.	Edit the XML file with a text editor.