This article covers Data Storage settings and explains how ETS manages project data.
Project Store
The default project store path is 'C:\ProgramData\KNX\ETS6\ProjectStore' and cannot be changed.
ETS saves projects as multiple files on your local hard drive for fast access. Each project is for single-user access only, so you can't share project data via network or cloud services. To prevent data corruption, always use the export/import process to transfer projects between PCs.
Restore Points
Restore points are saved in the project store folder. Each file is named with the project identifier and timestamp (e.g., P-0AC1_2021-04-09-10-36-31-854.restorepoint). Restore points are local and cannot be shared.
Learn more about restore points here.
Create restore points:
- Yes: A restore point is created each time a project is closed.
- No: No restore points are created.
- Ask when closing project: ETS prompts you to create a restore point when closing a project.
Maximum number of restore points: Set the maximum restore points (default: 8). Archived projects add a restore point but do not count towards this limit.
Project Archive
ETS compresses archived projects to ensure data integrity.
More on project archive here
Directory for the project archive: Set the archive location (default: C:\Users\Public\Documents\KNX\Archive).
Convert ETS5 archive projects: Lets you use projects archived with ETS5. More info here.
Maximum number of project versions in the archive: Up to 10 versions can be stored.
Collaboration mode: Enables team features in the archive.
Automatically backup archived projects on project close: When Collaboration Mode is enabled, ETS can automatically back up archived projects upon closing, ensuring the latest version is always available to the team. You can add a comment or cancel the backup if needed.
How to use:
- Enable Collaboration Mode.
- Check Automatically backup archived projects on project close.
- When closing an archived project, ETS backs it up automatically. A backup dialog appears for comments, and you can cancel if desired.
Notes:
- Disabled by default.
- Only available with Collaboration Mode enabled.
- Backup time depends on project size.
- Automatic backup only if the local project is newer than the archive version.
Conflict Handling: If there’s a conflict or a newer archive version, ETS won’t back up automatically and will prompt for manual resolution.
Optimize Archive: Converts the archive to a new format (requires ETS 6.3 or newer).
Linked Folders
This feature lets you add multiple archive folders from different locations (like cloud or network shares) to your archive view, making it easier to share parts of the archive with others.
More information here.
Project Access
This feature allows you to securely store project access keys in your MyKNX account for easy retrieval. Learn more here.
Store Project Access Keys in MyKNX: Automatically saves access keys in your MyKNX account for security and convenience.
Backup Access Keys: Helps you keep your access keys up to date and ensures the latest keys are always available.