Importing methods

When creating communication nodes and point addresses, there is no need to retype addresses if they are already defined in another data source. The platform supports several methods to import remote data configuration automatically:

• Copy and Paste from Excel: You can copy and paste the contents of a table from Excel. The tables can have different columns or orders if you include the column titles in the copy-and-paste operations. The system will place the data in the expected columns, even if the order differs between the source and target tables.
• Import from CSV Files: You can import data from CSV files.
• Import from L5k Definition Files: For Rockwell ControlLogix devices, you can import from L5k definition files.
• Import Wizards: Use various Import Wizards for many data sources.
• Programming API: A programming API can populate the tables from code, even during runtime execution when necessary.

If your PLC or field device has an open file database with available addresses, and you want a tightly integrated configuration, contact us. We have programming interfaces to allow that, similar to what we did with OPC data sources.

Importing from an OPC server

Importing data from an OPC server allows efficient and streamlined integration with industrial automation systems. By creating an OPC communication node and selecting the "Import" option, the platform automatically creates tags and communication points based on the information available from the OPC server. This functionality simplifies the configuration and maintenance of the project, optimizing the data integration process. To learn more about importing data from an OPC server, please visit Importing Tags from OPC Servers.

Importing from Excel

The import and export of tags and PLC addresses are streamlined due to its integration with Excel, as the software extensively utilizes tables in various features. You can copy and paste the data directly into the platform by creating a table in Excel with the required columns, such as TagName, Type, and Address. The software ensures the accurate data assignment to the corresponding columns, even if the column order differs. After the first import, the system stores your settings, making synchronizing previously imported and new addresses easy. For more detailed information on tags' import and export process, visit Importing Tags from CSV files.

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