DATA – Include external files

Block SymbolLicensing group: STANDARD

Function Description
The DATA block is a so-called "pseudo-block" which allows to insert external files or whole directories onto the target device. The only file where the block can be placed is the main project file with a single EXEC block. Therefore, the block is included in the EXEC library.

The path to the file or directory on the development device is given by the Source parameter and can be either absolute or relative. The relative path always starts from the project folder. The Target parameter specifies the folder and file name on the target device. The target folder is always inside the /rex/data directory and the value of the Target parameter is relative to this directory. For uploading, the IncludeData parameter must be set to on.

The block has no inputs or outputs. The DATA block itself does not become a part of the final binary configuration, only the files it points to do. Be careful when inserting big files or directories. The data can be compressed for transfer by enabling the gzip compression using the Compression parameter. It reduces the demands on the transmission line but slightly increases the demands on the processor of the target device.

This block does not propagate the signal quality. More information can be found in the 1.4 section.

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