The DeltaV system contains important data that is not backed up by any of the DeltaV backup applications or commands. However, this data should be backed up regularly using the Windows Backup utility or a comparable third-party tool. This data is stored in subdirectories of the DeltaV directory. Following table lists the major subdirectories and files in the DeltaV directory and what information they contain.
DeltaV\DVData\amsdevices |
Directory containing fieldbus device files. |
DeltaV\DVData\amshartdevices |
Directory containing HART device files. |
DeltaV\DVData\Bulkedit |
Directory containing the template, sample format specification files, and sample .txt files for bulk edit. |
DeltaV\DVData\Charts |
Directory containing saved Process History View charts |
DeltaV\DVData\Charts\Lib |
Directory containing predefined E+Chart files for module and faceplate parameters. For example, AI_fp.phve contains a chart of the PV parameter of the Analog Input function block and an event log for the module. Process History View opens these files when an operator presses the E+Chart button on the module or function block's faceplate. |
DeltaV\DVData\Databases |
Directory containing the active configuration database and any backup databases |
DeltaV\DVData\download |
Directory containing the download scripts for the last downloaded configuration |
DeltaV\DVData\Expressions |
Directory containing expressions created in Control Studio |
DeltaV\DVData\Graphics-iFIX |
Directory containing operator displays and historical data files |
DeltaV\DVData\Graphics-iFIX\Pic |
Directory containing pre-existing graphics as well as user-created pictures that are used in operator displays |
DeltaV\DVData\Import-Export |
Directory containing files that have data exported from the configuration database |
DeltaV\DVData\POWERUP |
Directory containing download files. |
DeltaV\DVData\sound |
Directory containing *.wav files for audible alarms |