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Appendix A - Setting LonMaker Default Options

backup device application, device interface, and resource files based
on the settings of the Overwrite Read-only Files and Overwrite
More Recent Files
check boxes

This option is selected by default, and it is unavailable if either the
Overwrite Read-only Files or Overwrite More Recent Files check
boxes are selected.

Scope: All networks, current LonMaker computer

Periodic Backup
Options

Interval in Days

Sets the number of days between periodic LonMaker backups. The
backup will be automatic or manual depending on the Prompt
Before Creating Backup
setting. You can select 1, 2, 3, 7, 14, or
28 days, or never. The default is 7 days.

Scope: All networks, current LonMaker computer

Prompt Before
Creating Backup

Prompts you to create a LonMaker backup when the backup interval
has elapsed. This option is selected by default.

If you choose create a LonMaker backup when prompted, specify
the backup settings (such as the backup file name and whether to
back up the LonMaker drawing and/or database) and set any desired
options (such as backing up the files in the Types and Import folders,
and using an LNS hot backup).

If you do not create a LonMaker backup when prompted, you will be
prompted again the next time you close your network.

If this check box is clear, the LonMaker tool automatically creates a
LonMaker backup when the backup interval has elapsed.

Scope: All networks, current LonMaker computer