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Moving a Citadel Database From One Computer to Another

Primary Software: LabVIEW Modules>>DSC Module
Primary Software Version: 6.0
Primary Software Fixed Version: N/A
Secondary Software: Lookout, Utility Software>>Citadel ODBC Driver

Problem:
How do I move a Citadel database from one computer to another?

Solution:
There are two methods for moving Citadel Databases

• Across a network: Archive the database to another computer.
  1. Open Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX)
  2. Right-Click on the database under Historical Data Viewer
  3. Select Archive...
  4. In the subsequent wizard you can choose databases and their archived location to any networked computer.
  
  
• Using a storage device: If you are not going to a network computer
  1. Right-click the database and select Detach/Delete...
  2. Detach the database.
  3. Copy the whole database directory located in Program Files» National Instruments» LabVIEW 8.x» Database
  4. On the new computer, go to MAX Historical Viewer
  5. Right-click on My Computer
  6. Select Create/Attach Database...
  7. Browse and select from the data folder copied from the original comptuer.

Related Links:
Developer Zone Example: Archiving a Citadel Database to a Remote Computer in the LabVIEW DSC Module
Developer Zone Tutorial: Historical Data, Alarm and Event Files in Citadel 5

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Report Date: 09/25/2006
Last Updated: 03/27/2008
Document ID: 41OJ5CXJ

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