This optional Parameters Object is of type TemporaryFileTransferType (OPC 10000-5). It may be supported by devices that cannot retain parameters during update. If supported by the SoftwareUpdate AddIn a Client can read the parameters before the update and restore them after the update. This is not a general-purpose backup and restore function. It is intended to be used in the context of software update.

The GenerateFileForRead and GenerateFileForWrite Methods accept an unspecified generateOptions Parameter. This argument is not used, and Clients shall always pass null. Future versions of this specification may define concrete DataTypes.

If the restore of parameters succeeds but the software cannot run properly this should not be treated as an error of the restore. Instead this should be indicated using the IDeviceHealthType Interface of the device / component.