Page 240 - Basic Course

KNX BASIC COURSE

The second option is to copy the entire database. To do so, the database file must first be
created in ETS (e.g. “knx.bak”) through the backup function. This file can thus be copied
from the first PC to the second PC and recovered. This process has the benefit that all the
products are contained in the database, should you wish to extend the project at a later
date. The disadvantage is that the database can become under certain circumstances
very large (several 100 MB). The database must either be burned onto a CD or copied
with the help of a network connection or via another data carrier. One shall also pay
attention whether the database contains products which can only run with additional files
(DLLs, parameter files etc.). These additional files must be copied as well to the correct
path. The recommendations of the manufacturers must be observed.

Create backup

Restore backup

Figure 2: Copying a database

Home and Building Management Systems KNX Association
ETS Commissioning ETS4_Commissioning_E1212b 5/24