Update package

The Update Package create a UpdatePackage.zip file to install or update the application inside the HMI device using an USB memory key.

Creating an update package

Path: Run> Update Package

Option Description

Target

HMI device type. Selected automatically if the project is open.
Application Selector

Select the application to insert inside the UpdatePackage.zip

  • HMI Runtime
  • HMI Client (Available only on Linux devices)

Project

Adds open project to update package.

HMI Runtime & Plug-In

HMI Runtime is added to the update package. If the project is open the required plugins are also added to update package.
Binary Format Download files using binary format.
Web Project Download the JM4Web pages to HMI device.

Set Target Password

Sets password to perform critical tasks (for example, project download/upload , board management)

See "Protecting access to HMI devices".
Delete runtime dynamic files

When checked, all dynamic files will be deleted and the FRAM will be clean up.

User Files

Selects files to be copied to the QTHM folder of HMI device. Max size 5 MB

Location

Location of update package.

Important: When create a package with the HMI Runtime application, always include both project and the runtime. If you need to use an old project with the latest Runtime version, convert the project first. See "Installing the application" for details.

Example of user's file location

Computer:

C:\Users\Username\Desktop\myFolder

- subFolder1/file1
- subFolder1/file2
- file3
- file4

Linux devices:

/mnt/data/hmi/qthmi

- subFolder1/file1
- subFolder1/file2
- file3
- file4

 

Loading an update package

Path: from the context menu > Update

  1. Assuming you have stored the package in the root folder of a USB drive, remove the drive from the computer, plug it in the HMI device, display the context menu by holding your finger for a few seconds on the screen and select Update.
  2. The system will check for the presence of the update package in the USB drive root and ask confirmation to proceed with the update.

  3. Select Auto select best match and click Next: the procedure is completed automatically. Alternatively use the browser button to select the file to use.