Understanding Disk Files Contents of a Disk File eV+ programs contain coded instructions that tell the computer what to do and which external devices to communicate with. User data is generated by various eV+ programs, such as camera calibration programs or the Omron Adept AIM database management system. eV+ variables provide specific information needed by a program. For example, the location values that a robot is to move to can be stored in a disk file. In general, unless you will be writing custom programs for the eV+ system, you do not need to be concerned about creating new data files.
The files will be created already, or will be created and modified automatically by the programs that you run. You may need to copy existing files from one disk to another. Copying disk files is covered in the following sections . Working with Disk Files This section tells you how to view, load, copy, and delete stored files. When the ACE system is used to access the V+ system, the File Explorer is used for most file, directory, and file-management operations. The File Explorer is accessed from the ACE toolbar. The File Explorer can be used to list, cut, copy, paste, or rename the files on a storage device (for example, a hard drive or Secure Digital (SD) card).
For details, refer to the topic File Explorer in the ACE User's Guide. NOTE: After a file has been deleted, it cannot be recovered. The following sections describe how to access files when the ACE system is not used, or when the ACE Monitor window is used. eV+Operating System User's Guide, v2.x, 18320-000 Rev A Page 36