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PART 3: CX-Server Runtime
OMRON CHAPTER 4 – CX- Import/Export Tool
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2. To import points, (i.e. any addresses and address comments contained in the selected
files) select a destination PLC from the
Destination PLC field for the new addresses to
use. The device type and CPU of the currently selected PLC is shown below the
Destination PLC field. Alternatively, select a PLC from the Default Type field. Once
imported, a message is displayed indicating that conversion is complete.
Note The Imported Points option or the Imported PLCs option is only available if the
relevant type of object is found in the files chosen.
PLC details can be edited via the Edit pushbutton. The procedure for doing this is described in Chapter 2 -
Introduction to CX-Server Projects.
Importing from LSS
Use the following procedure to import from LSS.
1, 2, 3… 1. Select the Import LSS button from the toolbar. A standard File Open dialog is shown:
select a LSS file to import and select the Open pushbutton or select the Cancel
pushbutton to abort the operation. The LSS Import Options dialog is displayed, listing
the programs detailed in the file.
2. Select a program from the Imported Program field.
3. Select the destination PLC from the Destination PLC field to which any addresses and
comments found in the chosen program are to be added. The type of PLC that has been
selected (device and CPU number) is shown below the drop-down list box.
4. Once imported, a message is displayed indicating that conversion is complete.
PLC details can be edited via the Edit pushbutton. The procedure for doing this is described in Chapter 2 -
Introduction to CX-Server Projects.
Importing from Text Files
Use the following procedure to import from Text.
1, 2, 3…
1. Select the Import LSS button from the toolbar. A standard File Open dialog is shown:
select a text file to import and click on OK or select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the
operation. The Import Text File dialog is displayed.
2. Select a PLC for which the address definitions in the file can be linked. The PLC type
that is given in the file is shown.
3. Select a matching device type from the list of PLCs which are contained in the current
CX-Server project. This ensures that any imported addresses are valid on the chosen
PLC. Once a file has been selected, the Import Text File dialog is displayed. Once
imported, a message is displayed indicating that conversion is complete.
PLC details can be edited via the Edit pushbutton. A PLC can be added if none are suitable for the import
operation. Refer to Chapter 2 - Introduction to CX-Server Projects for further information.
Importing from FinsServer
Use the following procedure to import from FinsServer.
1, 2, 3… 1. Select the Import from TagDB button from the toolbar. Provided FinsServer tagged
database utilities has been correctly installed, the FinsServer Import Option dialog is
displayed.
2. Select the TagDB PLC name in the Node in TagDB field. Details of tags, device type
and network nodes are displayed below the list box.
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+ The plus icon indicates that tagged data is assigned to the PLC listed in the Node
in TagDB field.
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– The minus icon indicates that there is no tagged data assigned to the PLC listed in
the
Node in TagDB field. It is not possible to import a node which has no tag data.
1. If required, enter a CX-Server project group name in the Group Name field ensuring that
the name does not exceed 64 characters. By default, the field is set to ‘FinsServer’.
2. Enter a PLC comment to be written to each imported tag data in the Comment field. By
default, the field is set to ‘Imported by FinsServer’.