Overview
This page has information about Solution Export options.
user interface allows you to export the complete Solution for backup or technical support purposes or to selectively export objects from the solution.
This tool also allows the creation of plugins, which are self-contained subsets of a solution that can later be shared and used by other solutions.
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Solution Export commands
Located in the Solution module, the Export has the following options:
- Export Global Commands, where you can back up the entire solution or export all tags and assets;
- Export Checked Items, where you can enable the export of selected items as plugins or text files;
- When exporting tags also export options provides checkboxes to include alarm items, historian tags, and device points;
- Auto Check Dependencies automatically selects related tags when exporting scripts or displays.
The Export to a ZIP command creates a full backup copy of the solution. The AssetModel option exports all Tags and related Alarms, Historian and DevicePoint mapping. In order save on parts of the solution, either as a Plugin or version control, select lines in the grid and click the green Check icon to include that item.
Solution Export Table Columns
Check out Working with DataGrid for general information about interaction with DataGrid.
Property | Description |
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Type | Specifies the type or format of the exported data. |
Path | Indicates the file path or location where the export will be saved. |
Name | Provides the name assigned to the export file or dataset. |
Export | Triggers the export process for the data or configuration. |
ParentTable | Identifies the source table or dataset from which the export is derived. |
Category | Categorizes the export based on its content or purpose. |
ID | Assigns a unique identifier to the export for tracking and reference. |
Description | Offers a brief explanation or details about the export's contents or use |
Content
General functions and optionsRefreshIt refreshes the display, updating the grid with all the items that can be exported from the project. This list can contain scripts, tags, tables, devices, and other pre-built items on your project. Check Selected ItemsIt checks all the pre-selected items on the grid. You can use the SHIFT and CTRL keys to select one or more items. The checked items will be exported at the end of the process. You can manually check them. Then, go to the “Export” column and edit it.Uncheck Selected ItemsIt unchecks all the pre-selected items on the grid. You can use the SHIFT and CTRL keys to select one or more items. The unchecked items will not be exported at the end of the process. You can manually uncheck them. Then, go to the “Export” column and edit it.
Auto Check Dependencies
When you use the checkbox “Auto Check Dependencies”, whenever an object is checked, any secondary dependency on this object, like tags, templates, or images, will be checked too.
Global Settings
Global Settings OptionsExport to a ZIPExport Asset ModelWhen Exporting Tags
The tags created on the project can be used in many different configurations on the system; such as Alarms, Historian, and Devices. To include these configurations when you export a tag, you have three checkboxes:
When exporting tags also export checkboxesAlarm ItemsInclude the pre-configured alarm items for the specified tag.Tag HistorianInclude the pre-configured tag historian information for the specified tag.Device PointsInclude the pre-configured device points for the specified tag.Checked items
Checked Items Create a PluginThis button opens the “Make new component” display, where you can configure the properties of the component.
Save as Text File
Export the components as a XML file while keeping the structure and information about the component.
Creating a New Plugin
Creating a new component or plugin is very interesting if you have different solutions requiring similar structures/functionalities. The first step in this process is to create a new solution that only contains the elements required to fulfill the desired purpose.
Once you have the solution working, go to Solution → Export. On the top of the display, you will find five buttons:
Under this display, you have:
Hides the contents of the component; this means that this component cannot be edited once its imported to a new solution.
PreviewA preview image that represents the new component.
VersionThe version of the new component (e.g.: 0).
DescriptionDescription of the component being created. |
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