Synchronize function - How do I actually save my RAPID code?

bran21

Hello,

I recently came across the synchronize function after being told the 'apply' button doesn't actually save your RAPID code. 

So I am wondering which one I use in my case as I don't want to lose my updated code. 

1. synchronize to file = export changes to a file for storage or sharing.
2. synchronize to RAPID = push changes to robot/controller.
3. synchronize to station = pull changes from robot/controller into your station layout.


As I stated, I have been using the 'apply' button for all my RAPID code changes... but correct me if I am wrong, the 'apply' button only saves the RAPID code changes to a TEMPORARY file and doesn't send them to the robot/controller? Is that correct? Is this used for just testing code?

To actually save my RAPID code changes, I must 'Sync to RAPID', is that correct? 

bran21

Hello, I have attempted to 'sync to station' and sync to RAPID, but I just lost a bit of work because it never actually saved it or somewhere I went wrong. Please if you have any suggestions, I'm really struggling to sync between these and get my data/work to save.  

Maxim Riabichev

Hello there,

When you sync to RAPID, the changes you've made to the station get synchronized to the RAPID tab. You get a popup where you can pick what data you wish to transfer to RAPID.

When you sync to Station, the changes you made in the RAPID editor get transferred to the Station.
You get a popup where you can pick what data you wish to transfer to the Station.

When you hit the Save button in RobotStudio, the changes you've made in the station and the RAPID editor are saved to the disk on your PC (e.g. into the project folder), and the non-applied changes from RAPID editor are sent to the controller (as if you hit the Apply button).

When you hit the Apply button, the RAPID code is sent to the controller.

There is also an Auto save functionality available, which can save changes in RAPID and Station according to a set interval.

I'm not sure how you ended up in a situation where you lost data.
Did you end the RobotStudio process via the task manager before saving?