34.2.2 USB Transfer - Transferring from Display Unit to Computer (Receive)

Receives project data currently stored on the display unit to a PC.

 

  1. Connect the computer and display unit using the USB cable.
    If the USB cable driver is not installed, a dialog box appears. Install the driver as directed.

    • For information about USB cables and their installation method, refer to the following.
      34.2 Transferring Project Files via USB Transfer Cable

    • Depending on your Windows Security Level settings, the following [Install Hardware] dialog box may appear during USB driver installation. Click [Continue (C)] to start installation of the driver. After installation is completed, click [Complete].

  2. On the GP-Pro EX status bar, click the Transfer Project icon and launch the Transfer Tool.

  3. In [Transfer Information], acknowledge that [Device] is [USB]. If [USB] is not selected, click [Transfer Settings] to display the [Transfer Settings] dialog box below. In [Communication Port Settings], select [USB] and click [OK].

  4. Click [Receive Project]. In the dialog box that follows, enter the connection key and click [OK]. Click the icon to show the key. Does not display when the [Authenticate connection key when transferring] check box was cleared during setup of the connection key.

  5. When the following dialog box appears, specify the location to save the data you are receiving and its project file name. Click [Save] to start the transfer.

    The following dialog box appears during transfer to check the communication status.

     

    • When connecting the USB data transfer cable (CA3-USBCB-01) and the ZC9USCBMB1 cable or a standard USB cable (Type A mini B), the [Select USB Cable] dialog box will display. Select which USB cable to use.

      [A to A (Host to Host)]: Select when using [CA3-USBCB-01].
      [A to Mini B (Host to Slave)]: Select when using [ZC9USCBMB1] or commercial USB cables (Type A mini B).

  6. When transfer is completed, the state of the dialog box changes from [Transferring] to [Transfer Complete]. Click [Close].

    If you receive a project file that uses CSV Data Recipes or other CF/SD Card data, a file browser opens. Specify a location to save the data in the CF/SD card. Click [OK] to finish the process.

  7. Click [Close] to return to the Transfer Tool. Click [Close] again to close the Transfer Tool.