Create or update a data file

A data file contains the binding information of a computer.

To create or update a data file:

1. At the computer without Internet access, attach a removable storage device, open FactoryTalk Activation Manager, and click Manage Activations.
2. Click Get New Activations.
3. Click I need to start the activation process by creating a data file.
4. Click Specify Data File.
5. The default location for FactoryTalk Activation Manager data files is listed in File Location and the default data file name is listed in File name. Click Browse to navigate to a different storage location. If the data file already exists, click the file to choose it.
6. Click Get Bindings.
7. To select a binding for the computer do one of the following:
   • Accept the default binding.
   • Select a different binding. To view a list of bindings currently in the data file, click Show Collected Bindings.
8. (optional) Enter a name for a binding, by clicking in Name and entering the name.
9. Click Create Data File. FactoryTalk Activation Manager creates or updates the XML data file at the specified location.

See also

Download an activation to a removable storage device

Get an activation from another Internet-connected computer

Move an activation to a computer without Internet access

Get new activations

Tips for selecting a binding

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