Chapter 11 - FINlite Graphics Tool
Using the FINlite Graphics Tool
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Graphics files consist of .fnl files and
media files
. Media files (backgrounds, component
images, etc.) are shared among all graphics. The .fnl files are stored separately from
the media files, and Device Template > FLN files are stored in a different location than
non-Device Template graphics.
The .fnl files for standard graphics are stored in A:\wsroot\graphics.
The .fnl files for Device Template graphics are stored based on the Application ID
of the FLN Device in question (for example: A:\wsroot\graphics\applications\2486.
Media files for standard and Device Template graphics are stored in
A:\wsroot\graphics\media.
Graphics can be published to the B: drive, and may need to be deleted from that
location.
Once graphics are backed up, they also reside in the Internal Flash Drive (IFD),
and may need to be deleted from that location.
In order to delete a graphic entirely so it will not appear in the User Interface, the file
must be deleted from the Graphics folder in A:\wsroot, using the HMI. See the
Field
Panel Features for Field Panel Web Server
section.
In order to delete graphics files to create more memory space, you must first determine
which graphic files to delete. You must then determine which media files are being
used by that graphic. If no other graphics are using the media files, then they can be
deleted. However, if you delete a file that is needed by another graphic, then that
graphic will no longer work.
CAUTION
Deleting Graphics Files
Before deleting graphics files, you must be certain that no component of that file is being
used in another graphics file.
WARNING
Deleting Graphics Files from All Locations
You must also be sure to delete .fnl files and associated media files from all locations
(such as the B: drive and/or IFD).