Clarification on Extracting a Single Project from Ignition Gateway Backup (.gwbk)

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Hello Team,

I have a few-month-old Ignition Gateway backup in .gwbk format. In that backup, there is one particular project I need. Currently, the live server gateway contains many new projects, so I do not want to restore the entire old backup and overwrite the existing configuration.

My requirement is:

  • Extract only the specific project from the .gwbk backup.

  • Convert it into a format (e.g., ZIP) that can be imported into the current gateway.

  • Import this project without deleting existing scripts and logic.

  • Maintain all scripts and logic intact during the process.

Could you please confirm:

  1. Is it possible to extract a single project from a .gwbk file without restoring the entire gateway?

  2. If yes, what is the recommended approach or tool for converting and importing that project?

  3. Are there any official guidelines or best practices for this scenario?

I have tried one method:
I converted the entire .gwbk backup file into a ZIP, fetched the project folder, copied it to another folder on my local PC, then converted that particular project into a ZIP file and imported it into the gateway. Finally, when I tried to open the project in Designer, the UI screens, logic, and scripts were all missing.

Your guidance will help me understand the limitations and possibilities of Ignition Gateway backups.

Thank you for your support.