Settings and controls

You can use the main page to view and manage machines and activations, and to perform administrative tasks. Select the task icons in the task bar across the top of the page to carry out tasks.
Select the view icons on the left side of the page to view machines and activations.
Task Bar Icons
Icon
Description
Find machines
Opens the Find machines dialog box. Use the dialog box to find and group machines.
Scan
Performs a scan and refreshes the machines and activations information.
Export
Exports a list of machines, activations, Add-On Profiles (AOPs), or the log to a .csv file.
Switch server
Selects the server for viewing. You can also use this icon to add a server to the list.
Schedule
Sets the schedule for automatic scanning of all machines. Enter the interval, in days, at which scans should occur.
Account
Opens the Account dialog box, where you can log into the Rockwell Automation Product Compatibility and Download Center (PCDC) and the Updater server. You can also switch users on the server. See Switch user accounts on a server.
Download location
Sets the location for saving downloaded files.
Preferences
On the Preferences dialog box, use the About tab to view details for the installed version of FactoryTalk Updater. Use the Settings tab to enable FactoryTalk Updater Collector.
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