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26.2 Install GSD Files
Make sure you use the latest GSD file� It is available on the internet at www�ifm�
com�
Make sure that the name of the downloaded GSD file is the same as the name
displayed in the Download area� If the file name differs after the download (e�g�,
after downloading with Mozilla Firefox), rename the file� Otherwise the file will not
be recognised by STEP 7�
For the devices that appear in the STEP 7 device catalogue, the device description
files (GSD) must be imported into STEP 7 first� The name of the GSD file for the
relevant device can be found in the table�
Open the [Install GSD Files] menu in [HW Config Options]� The following dialogue
box appears:
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Under [Install GSD Files], select [from the directory]�
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Change to the folder where the GSD file is located�
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Select the required GSD file�
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Select the file and click [Install]�
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Click [Yes] to acknowledge the [Confirm GSD File] dialogue box�
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Click [Close] to exit the [Install GSD Files] dialogue box�