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!

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 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

We have now made it even easier to retrieve your backed-up files from Copia DeviceLink! Backup retrieval can now be done directly from the job run table. Find a successful backup job, open the option menu for the job, and select “Download Files” to get a copy of the project file(s) stored during that backup.

Copia DeviceLink is Copia’s automated backup solution that integrates your disaster recovery plan directly into git-based source control. Understand the state of your live automation codebase, monitor code changes and configuration drift, and enjoy peace of mind with Copia DeviceLink. 

To get more information about DeviceLink, get in touch or take a look at here to see a short demo or request a live demo: Copia | DeviceLink™ 

Hello Everyone!

We are excited to announce the launch of multi-site Agents! This new addition to our Industrial DevOps platform empowers you to scale your operations efficiently and effectively.

What are multi-site Agents?

Previously, Agents in DeviceLink had to be created within a Site, which meant that Agents could connect to Projects within a single Site only. As networked PLCs and industrial devices have become more common, we wanted to enable customers to connect their Agents to Projects at any Site across their entire organization. With multi-site Agents, it is now possible to create Agents at the Organization level and connect them to Projects at any Site.

Users on the Owner’s team can create and manage multi-site Agents by opening the Organization Settings page and selecting the “multi-site Agents” menu option.

Multi-site Agents provide on-demand flexibility for managing your automation infrastructure. You can now deploy agents across multiple sites precisely when and where needed. This means you can optimize resource allocation, reduce overhead, and focus on what matters most – innovation and growth.

Benefits of multi-site Agents:

• Operational Efficiency: Deploy agents as and where necessary without over-provisioning.
• Enhanced Flexibility: Scale your operations up or down seamlessly, adapting to fluctuating demands and project needs.
• Cloud-Powered Agility: Manage multi-site operations effortlessly through our intuitive cloud platform, accessible from anywhere.
• Security and Adaptability: Our robust security measures, including change management, automated backups, and role-based access control, ensure your operations remain secure and compliant.

Embrace the Future of Industrial Automation

Copia Automation is committed to providing solutions that enable you to navigate the evolving landscape of industrial automation. Multi-sSite Agents represent another step in our journey to empower your organization with the tools needed to achieve scalable growth, drive efficiency, and build a foundation for the connected factory of the future.

Thank you and please reach out if you have any questions or feedback. We love hearing from you! 

Sincerely,

Gavin Schalliol 

Senior Product Manager, DeviceLink  

We’re excited to announce an update to our Neutral Text Copying feature in Copia’s Rockwell PLC file viewer! You can now select and copy multiple rungs at once, streamlining the process of transferring rungs from existing Rockwell Studio 5000 projects in Copia's Web App directly into Studio 5000. With this upgrade, simply click to select multiple rungs, and the Neutral Text for all selected rungs will be copied to your clipboard in one go—saving valuable time by letting you paste them all together into the IDE directly from your browser.

Start using Multi-Rung Neutral Text Copying today and make your workflow even more efficient! Visit our Documentation to learn more about this new feature.

We’re excited to announce the latest update to our Desktop App, which introduces the Commit Graph—a powerful visual tool that helps users better understand and navigate their Git repositories.

Many of you have shared how invaluable the web-app commit graph is for learning Git and increasing your confidence in using it. Since we know that for many of you, most of your work happens within our Desktop App, it only made sense to bring this feature directly to where you spend your time.

The Commit Graph provides a clear, visual representation of your repository’s history, making it easier to track changes, follow branch workflows, and generally understand a repository's history. This feature is especially helpful for those looking to gain a deeper understanding of how branches interact and evolve.

To ensure a smooth rollout, the Commit Graph won’t be enabled by default in this release. However, you can get started today by enabling it in the app’s settings. Check out our Documentation for step-by-step instructions on how to start using the Commit Graph today.

We’re looking forward to hearing how this new feature enhances your workflow!

Happy branching!

We are excited to announce two powerful new features for our Advanced Merge Tool (AMT) for Siemens TIA Portal projects: Data Block (DB) and Tag Table merging.

With these updates, you can now resolve conflicts at a more granular level within DBs and Tag Tables, rather than being forced to choose between entire branches. This enhancement offers greater flexibility, enabling teams to collaborate more effectively by selecting specific variable changes from each branch and reducing the occurrences in which you are required to manually resolve these conflicts outside of the Advanced Merge Tool.

These features allow smoother project development and reduce the time spent manually resolving conflicts. We’ve designed these tools to align with the current Rockwell tag-level merge tool, providing a consistent, efficient experience.

Read more about Copia's Advanced Merge Tool for TIA Portal project in our Documentation.

Happy merging!