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Backing up program files

The F7/Utility screen has provision for backing up your Intercon and G code programs. The exact sequence for specifying where you want the backup stored, and the form of the resulting files, have varied.

Linux versions 2.32 - 2.68

In these versions, you select the destination drive and directory from a file list.

Insert a blank floppy disk or plug in a USB drive
Press F7 for the Utility menu
Press F3 for Backup
Press F2 for CNC (G code programs)
or F3 for ICN (Intercon programs)
Arrow down to "A: Floppy", "A: USB Device", "B: USB Device" etc., to choose where you want the backed-up files to be stored.
Press Enter to select the desired destination and display it at the top of the screen
Press F10 to accept that location
You will then see a list of all your G code or Intercon program files. Select which files you want to back up by marking (or unmarking) names in the list. You can use the following keys to do so:
- F1 (or SPACE) - Mark or unmark the highlighted file name
- F2 - Mark all file names
- F3 - Unmark all file names
Press F10 to Accept the marked names and make the backup.

The files you selected will be stored in a compressed archive named either "cnc_arc.zip" for a CNC backup, "icn_arc.zip" for a Mill Intercon backup, or "icnl_arc.zip" for a Lathe Intercon backup.

Linux version 2.30

In this version, the Utility/Backup feature is broken. Ask your dealer for a free software update to v2.32 or v2.38, or use the Utility/File Ops/Export feature instead.

Linux versions 1.25 - 1.51

In these versions, you could select the destination drive from a drop-down list, and optionally type a subdirectory.

Insert a blank floppy disk or plug in a USB drive
Press F7 for the Utility menu
Press F3 for Backup
Press F2 for CNC (G code programs)
or F3 for ICN (Intercon programs)
Arrow down to "A: Floppy", "A: USB Device", "B: USB Device" etc., to choose where you want the backed-up files to be stored.
Press Enter to place the selected drive at the top of the list
Press Enter again to accept that drive as the destination for the backed-up files
You will then see a list of all your G code or Intercon program files. Select which files you want to back up by marking (or unmarking) names in the list. You can use the following keys to do so:
- F1 (or SPACE) - Mark or unmark the highlighted file name
- F2 - Mark all file names
- F3 - Unmark all file names
Press F10 to Accept the marked names and make the backup.

The files you selected will be stored in a compressed archive named either "cnc_arc.zip" for a CNC backup, "icn_arc.zip" for a Mill Intercon backup, or "icnl_arc.zip" for a Lathe Intercon backup.

Linux versions 1.00 - 1.21

In these versions, the Report files automatically went to the A: drive. This was usually a floppy disk drive.

Insert a blank floppy disk
Press F7 for the Utility menu
Press F3 for Backup
Press F2 for CNC (G code programs)
or F3 for ICN (Intercon programs)
You will see a list of all your G code or Intercon program files. Select which files you want to back up by marking (or unmarking) names in the list. You can use the following keys to do so:
- F1 (or SPACE) - Mark or unmark the highlighted file name
- F2 - Mark all file names
- F3 - Unmark all file names
Press F10 to Accept the marked names and make the backup.

The files you selected will be stored in a compressed archive named either "cnc_arc.zip" for a CNC backup, "icn_arc.zip" for a Mill Intercon backup, or "icnl_arc.zip" for a Lathe Intercon backup.

DOS versions 5.20 - 8.23

In these versions, the Report files automatically went to the A: drive. This was always a floppy disk drive.

Insert a blank floppy disk
Press F7 for the Utility menu
Press F3 for Backup
Press F2 for CNC (G code programs)
or F3 for ICN (Intercon programs)
You will see a list of all your G code or Intercon program files. Select which files you want to back up by marking (or unmarking) names in the list. You can use the following keys to do so:
- F1 (or SPACE) - Mark or unmark the highlighted file name
- F2 - Mark all file names
- F3 - Unmark all file names
Press F10 to Accept the marked names and make the backup.

The files you selected will be stored in a compressed archive named either "CNC_ARC.CFP" for a CNC backup or "ICN_ARC.CFP" for an Intercon backup. To unpack these archives offline you need the FUNPACK.EXE utility from Centroid.

DOS versions 4.00 - 5.19

If you have a DOS version prior to 5.20, use the DOS command prompt:

Insert a blank floppy disk
Press F7 for the Utility menu
Press Alt-F10 to exit to a DOS command prompt
Use the DOS COPY command to copy the desired files to the disk. For example:
COPY C:\CNC7\NCFILES\*.CNC A:
COPY C:\INTERCON\*.ICN A:
To restart the control software, enter the command:
CNC7M4

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