Advanced Change Management for System Platform

AutoSave for System Platform provides change management for objects

AutoSave for System Platform including graphics, templates, instances and more, within the
provides change management for Wonderware System Platform environment. Using the AutoSave for
System Platform client, the version history and revision details of each
ArchestrA application objects
object in a Galaxy can be viewed and compared intuitively. To protect
including graphics, templates, against unexpected change issues, restoration of changed objects back to
instances, and more. Full version prior states from the AutoSave history database with auditable change
history and revision details are tracking is supported.
available for all objects. In
Built upon MDT AutoSave, the automation industry’s most advanced
addition, the ability to compare change management and version control software, AutoSave for System
two revisions, report differences Platform gives users the ability to protect, save, restore, discover, and
and restore an older object track changes not only to Galaxy objects but also in industrial
version from AutoSave to the programmable devices and plant-floor documents.
Wonderware Galaxy Repository is With AutoSave for System Platform, gain the ultimate automation control
invaluable during the engineering environment where valuable assets are secured, documented and readily
development and maintenance available for rapid disaster recovery.
phases of an application.

In uniting the System Platform

solutions with MDT AutoSave, the
automation industry’s most
advanced change management
and version control software,
customers gain the ultimate
automation control environment
where valuable assets are
secured, documented and readily
available for rapid disaster
recovery.
AutoSave for System Platform Client Interface
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Lower Risk and Increase Control

AutoSave compliments Wonderware System Platform with unparalleled change management that lowers
risk and increases control.
• Remove undesired changes: The key to “undoing” an undesirable program change is to maintain a
history of all revisions. With AutoSave for System Platform users can access and restore prior copies of
objects which is essential in restoring plant applications quickly and correctly.
• Access prior versions of objects: The version history of all objects
is stored in AutoSave for comparison or reuse.
• Detect differences in versions: AutoSave for System Platform
provides the ability to compare any two versions of an object with
detailed identification of changes.
• Gain insight into an object’s associations: A template may have many
instances; AutoSave for System Platform provides the ability to see
how one object is associated with others.
• Restore object changes following a Galaxy restoration:
If a Galaxy becomes corrupted and must be restored from a backup, AutoSave for System Platform can
provide object updates that occurred immediately prior to the event.

Capture Changes as They Are Made

The AutoSave for System Platform server software runs on the Galaxy Repository (GR) system and acts as a
monitor of incoming activity while capturing changes as they are made. By actively managing the GR,
AutoSave for System Platform can track changes for multiple users, simultaneously.

AutoSave for System Platform has an intuitive client interface that provides access to historical data
archived in the AutoSave Server. This includes graphical objects, templates, instances, client controls and
managed InTouch applications.

• Additional tabs of information, such as “Inheritance” and “Derivation”,

provide additional data that is not found in the IDE.
• Operations are a single-click away to provide users with the ability to
compare or restore to a prior revision of a graphical object, template or
instance.
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Realize Benefits During All Phases of Plant Operation

In order to properly safeguard their automation environment, users must manage changes during each
major phase of the automated manufacturing process.
• In the Design and Build phases of the project to capture and track changes and manage conflict
between users developing the system.
• During the Operate phase to manage changes and identify causes of downtime, or problems that may
occur.
• During the Maintenance phase to adapt to process changes and enhancements, and to access historical
data.

Ease of Use
Installation of the AutoSave software is simple, with an automated export of data from the Wonderware
Galaxy Repository into the AutoSave system. Once installed, AutoSave for System Platform works in the
background and is updated whenever changes occur in the Wonderware Galaxy Repository.

AutoSave for System Platform can be up and managing changes within a facility in three steps.
1. Install the AutoSave Server: This is the archive/repository for the revision, user, client and other
information. It can be a new installation or expansion of your existing AutoSave installation.
2. Install AutoSave for System Platform: Installed on the Galaxy Repository, this will update the database
and install as a service, monitoring for any incoming activity or changes.
3. Run the Galaxy Export: The final step is to export the entire Galaxy into AutoSave to establish a
baseline for all objects.
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The World’s Largest Manufacturers Safeguard their Plant

Automation Systems with MDT AutoSave
MDT AutoSave has enabled global industry leaders to gain control of
escalating automation challenges and ease change control burdens by
securing software assets, reducing time and problems related to changes,
complying with regulatory requirements for audit trails and change
authorization, and providing rapid recovery from failures.

Any System Platform installation will benefit from AutoSave for System
Platform especially including those in the food & beverage, life sciences,
mining, petro-chemical and utilities markets, where change management
and version control are most critically important. MDT AutoSave is
currently being used in each of these industries, including companies
managing thousands of automation devices per site.

MDT Software: A World Leader in Automation Change

Management
For over 20 years, MDT Software has been a trusted provider of disaster
recovery and change management solutions for leading manufacturers.
Today over 4,700 end users in a variety of industries worldwide use MDT
AutoSave to effectively manage change and minimize downtime of plant
floor automation.

As the inventor of change management software for programmable

devices, MDT products empower clients to:
• Maximize plant uptime and profitability
• Comply with regulatory requirements
• Detect unauthorized and potentially malicious changes
• Efficiently manage plant floor computing devices

AutoSave Change Management Software is essential in creating a secure,

well documented, controlled automation environment where errors and
downtime are reduced and users and assets are protected.

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