The FOXCST GUI is called via the context menu of an entry in the NE list of NEM Configurator or a symbol on a map. The FOXCST is started and automatically connected to the NE using the selected user class.

Once connected, the configuration of the NE can be examined and modified if required. A «Save to NE» command stores the configuration in the NE. Depending on the settings in the “database.conf” and “tasks.conf” files a modified NE configuration is backed up immediately or in regular intervals.

As a default, a maximum of five configuration backups are kept for each NE. If required, any of these can be used for restoring a previous NE configuration. Restoring a previous NE configuration can be initiated from the NEM Network Browser (legacy application) or from the NEM Configurator.