Start the PLA 2.x Archiving Assistant

Start the PLA 2.x Archiving Assistant from your Windows Explorer.

The default paths are as follows:

  • PLA 2.0: c:\Program Files(x86)\Stegmann Systems\PLA 2.0\Application
  • PLA 2.1: c:\Program Files(x86)\Stegmann Systems\PLA 2.1\Application
Tip: You can create a shortcut to speed up the process.

Before you begin

Complete the steps described in the Set up the synchronization foldertopic.

Procedure

To start the Archiving Assistant:
  1. Double-click the pla_mat.exe file in the application subfolder of your PLA 2.x installation.
    Result: The Information dialog box of the PLA 2.x Migration and Archiving Toolkit opens.
    Figure 1. Information dialog box
  2. Select OK.
    Note: If a Registration editor dialog opens, you can close it. The dialog opens due to technical reasons; registration is not required.
  3. In the Login dialog, select the database you want to archive.
  4. In the User ID area, select your PLA administrator account. Enter the administrator password and select Login.
    Figure 2. Database selection and Login