Application directories

This application uses various directories to store relevant information, such as configuration or certificate files.

Installation directory

The base installation directory of the application is relative to the TwinCAT installation directory.

%TcInstallDir%\Functions\TF6100-OPC-UA

The application is then installed in the following directory below this directory:

%TcInstallDir%\Functions\TF6100-OPC-UA\Win32\Configurator

The Visual Studio Configurator files are stored in the following directory:

%TcInstallDir%\Functions\TF6100-OPC-UA\Win32\Configurator\Vsix

Certificate directory

Certificate files, which are used to establish a secure communication connection, are stored in the following directory. There is a difference between the Standalone Configurator and the Visual Studio Configurator.

%ProgramData%\Beckhoff\TF6100-OPC-UA\TcOpcUaConfigurator\PKI
%ProgramData%\Beckhoff\TF6100-OPC-UA\TcOpcUaConfiguratorVs\PKI

Configuration files

Both the Standalone Configurator and the Visual Studio Configurator use configuration files, e.g. for the server selection dialog. Depending on the tool, these configuration files are stored in the following directory.

%ProgramData%\Beckhoff\TF6100-OPC-UA\TcOpcUaConfigurator 
%ProgramData%\Beckhoff\TF6100-OPC-UA\TcOpcUaConfiguratorVs