Copia DeviceLink makes it easy to set up automated backups quickly for an entire Site using a sitewide backup schedule. Instead of manually scheduling backups for each of your Copia Projects one by one, the sitewide backup schedule applies a single schedule to every Project in a Site. However, there are plenty of reasons why you might want to exclude certain Projects from a schedule - perhaps a line is undergoing maintenance, or a device is awaiting a firmware upgrade.

That’s why DeviceLink now gives you the option to exclude Projects from a sitewide backup schedule. To exclude a Project, open the detail view and activate the “Exclude from Sitewide Backup Schedule” toggle (shown in the image above).

We know that case-by-case exclusions such as these may make it difficult to remember whether you have configured your automated backups as expected. That’s why we’ve also added a visual label to Projects that are not currently associated with any scheduled job, including sitewide schedules (shown in the image below). This label makes it easier to see which of your Projects are not configured for automated backup at a glance.

Thank you and please reach out with any questions - we are always here to help and look forward to continually improving our product and your user experience!

We're happy to announce that Copia now supports the newest version of Siemens' TIA Portal V20 for both Source Control rendering and DeviceLink automated backup! See our Documentation for more info on our Siemens TIA Portal support.

We’re making Copilot even easier to use! Based on user feedback, we’ve added the ability to launch Copilot directly from the Copia Desktop App—no browser, no extra sign-in steps. Now, you can leverage AI-powered code assistance right where you work, saving time and keeping your workflow seamless.

Try it out today and let us know what you think! 🚀 For more information about Copilot, please see our Docs.

Dear Copia Customers,

As you know, we're committed to continuously improving our platform and providing you with cutting-edge solutions. Following the successful beta period for Copia Copilot, we're excited to announce that it will officially become a premium feature of our platform on March 10, 2025.

This means that open access to Co-pilot will end on March 10th (with the exception of beta users, who will have access through the end of March) But don't worry! You can maintain access to this powerful tool by upgrading your subscription.

To learn more about the pricing and benefits of including Copilot in your plan, please schedule a call with our sales team here. They'll be happy to answer any questions you have, demo the product, and help you find the best option for your needs.

We're confident that Copia Copilot will continue to help reimagine your industrial automation workflows, and we're excited to see what you achieve with it.

Sincerely,

Your Copia Automation Team

Copia already has many fine-grained user and permissions management features, including the ability to set user roles on a team level, integrate with SSO providers, and just-in-time user provisioning. However, we heard from many of our enterprise users that they wanted the ability to manage team and role assignments directly from an Identity Provider, such as Azure Entra ID. That’s why we are excited to announce improved user management support for enterprises using SCIM-based identity providers.

With Directory Sync support, Copia customers can now integrate their SCIM-capable identity provider to assign users to Copia teams based on Identity Provider groups. We have also added support for enabling “single-role teams”, which is an organization-wide setting that requires all members of a Copia team to have the same role. 

Taken together, these features mean that user provisioning, team mapping, and role mapping can all be done in Copia by a SCIM-capable identity provider. Read more about connecting Directory Sync to Copia and using single-role teams in our documentation.

We're thrilled to announce that Copia now supports Rockwell's PanelView HMI backup. This new DeviceLink integration allows users to back up the runtime files for their PanelView HMIs that were developed in the FactoryTalk View Studio ME IDE. This update is a direct result of your feedback, and we're excited to deliver a feature that helps you protect your critical HMI projects.

Here's what you can expect with this new support:

• Peace of mind with disaster recovery: Say goodbye to worries about losing your PanelView HMI projects. Copia securely backs them up, so you can quickly restore them if needed.
• Change tracking: See which items in your FactoryTalk View ME projects have been modified with project-item level change detection. This helps you troubleshoot issues faster and collaborate more effectively.

This update is part of our ongoing commitment to lead the Industrial DevOps revolution. We're constantly working to improve and expand our capabilities, and your feedback plays a vital role in that process.

As always, we're here to support you. If you have any questions or need assistance with the new FactoryTalk View ME backup features, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team. To learn more, please visit our Documentation at this link.

Happy automating!

Your Copia Team

We're making Copilot even more powerful and efficient! You can now select multiple project items as attached context when chatting with Copilot.

Why This Matters

PLC projects are often too large to attach entirely to Copilot due to token limits. With this update, you can choose specific items—like multiple AOIs, routines, or other components—to provide better context for your requests while still being under the token limit. Prior to this improvement, Copilot users were only able to attach one item as context.

What This Unlocks

• 📝 Generate documentation for multiple AOIs, Routines, etc. in one request
• 🔍 Analyze and compare several routines at once
• 🔄 Modify multiple items in a single conversation
• ⚡ Save time by reducing repetitive queries

See It in Action 🎥

Watch this quick demo to see how you can generate documentation for multiple AOIs in a single request using this new feature:

Try it out today and let us know what you think! For more information about Copia Copilot, visit our Documentation Center.

We're excited to announce enhancements to our Advanced Merge tool in Source Control, designed to give you even greater flexibility when merging Studio 5000 projects.

What's New?

Available now, our latest update introduces deeper merge improvements to Copia's Advanced Merge Tool, which provides more granular merge capabilities at the rung and line level for Ladder Logic and Structured Text routines. This means you can now resolve conflicts with greater precision, choosing specific changes within a routine instead of being limited to selecting an entire routine from one branch.

How This Helps:

• Reduced Rework: Avoid unnecessary overwrites and manual reconciliation, saving you time and effort.
• Improved Collaboration: Merge code changes from multiple contributors with confidence and ease.
• Enhanced Accuracy: Maintain code integrity and minimize the risk of errors during complex merges.
• Increased Speed: Reduce the amount of time needed to manually merge any items outside of Copia's Advanced Merge Tool

This enhancement is part of our ongoing commitment to provide you with the most powerful and user-friendly Industrial DevOps platform for manufacturing and distribution organizations. We continuously strive to meet the evolving needs of our customers and improve your experience.

Learn More:

For detailed information and examples of Deeper Merge in action, please visit our updated document center.

We’re excited to announce that Copia Copilot now supports response streaming! This enhancement brings a smoother and faster experience to your workflows, allowing you to see results in real-time as Copilot processes your requests. See an example of the response streaming in action below, and try it out in Copia Copilot today! As a reminder, if you are a Source Control user, you have access to Copia Copilot.

We're excited to announce a significant update to Copia: full support for RSLogix 500 in both DeviceLink and Source Control! We understand that many organizations rely on a mix of technologies, including established platforms like Rockwell’s RSLogix 500, and we're committed to providing comprehensive Industrial DevOps solutions that meet you where you are.

This is a direct response to feedback from our valued customers. While Copia continues to push the boundaries of innovation in the Industrial DevOps space, we also prioritize the importance of supporting the tools you use every day.

What does this mean for you?

Whether you are using Copia DeviceLink or Source Control, our RSLogix 500 integration unlocks a suite of powerful capabilities:

• Simplified PLC Programming: Access and compare the latest backed-up version of your RSLogix 500 code against the version of record, directly within Copia.
• Enhanced Visibility and Control: Visually compare code revisions in one centralized location, enabling faster troubleshooting and streamlined change management.
• Robust Code Management: Gain control over code drift by monitoring the frequency and nature of unexpected code changes.
• Automated Backups and Disaster Recovery (DeviceLink): Schedule automatic backups of your Rockwell PLCs from anywhere and receive email notifications for any code changes, ensuring rapid recovery in case of issues.
• Git-Based Version Control (Source Control): Leverage the full power of Git for your RSLogix 500 projects, including branching, merging, and comprehensive history tracking.
• Insightful Dashboards and Metrics: Track backup performance, monitor device status, and access key statistics to optimize your operations (DeviceLink).

Bridging the Gap Between Legacy and Modern

This integration exemplifies our commitment to providing a bridge between legacy systems and modern Industrial DevOps practices. We're dedicated to being the leading provider of Industrial DevOps solutions by offering both cutting-edge innovation and pragmatic support for the technologies our customers rely on.

Unlock the Full Potential of Your Rockwell PLCs

Ready to experience the power of Copia DeviceLink and Source Control with RSLogix 500 integration?

• Learn more by visiting our documentation center here:
  • Source Control: RSLogix 500 | Copia Docs
  • DeviceLink: RSLogix 500 | Copia Docs
• Contact Us: Reach out to our team with any questions.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates!

Sincerely,

Your Copia Team