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Manual
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Menu Item
Description
Import SYM-
XML file…
Imports an SYM_XML file.
Save
Saves the settings to the database of the ETS. The basic changes
made via the ETS Plug-in are saved in the ETS. The menu item is only
activated if changes were made.
Export
The following submenu items enable you to export the current
configuration.
XML (Backup)
Export as XML file (not a SYM_XML file). All settings of WAGO devices
(assignment of network variables, their properties, the settings of net-
work variables and the assignment of communication objects to group
addresses, etc.) are saved as an XML file. This file is used as a backup
or as a template for the ETS Plug-in. When importing this file, the pre-
defined settings are accepted in the devices and replace any existing
settings.
CSV (editing parameters)
Export as CSV file. The exported ASCII text contains a table of the net-
work variables visible in the ETS. The first row is used as the header
and contains the property names. Any additional row corresponds to a
network variable. The property values (table columns) are separated by
semicolons. You can open and edit the exported *.csv file with Excel or
a text editor.
Notes on saving a *.csv file after editing!
Excel cannot save any additional information in CSV format, such as
cell formats, row heights or column widths. Therefore when saving,
confirm the format warning prompt with “Yes” in order to retain the *.csv
file format!
Import
Use the following submenu items to import a configuration.
XML (Restore)
Import as an XML file. This is not a SYM_XML file.
CSV
Export as a CSV file. The imported .csv file must have been previously
exported and, if necessary, edited with Excel or a text editor. This ena-
bles you to change group address associations and other properties of
network variables. However, name, data type (DPT) and CO number
cannot be changed.
CSV file does not contain a fully specified configuration!
Unlike an exported XML file, the CSV file does not contain a fully speci-
fied configuration. It is therefore not suitable for:
• transferring the configuration to a different device
• reimporting after a manual change of the ETS visibility of variables
• reimporting after an XML or SYM_XML import.
Print...
Prints the current configuration.
Two different documentation types can be selected:
• “Based on group addresses”
• “Based on network variables”.
Print preview…
Displays the print preview. The same two documentation types can be
selected (see “Print…” menu item).
Exit…
Closes the Plug-in. If the modifications have not been saved, the soft-
ware will provide a prompt with the option to save the changes.