5.3.5
Status bar
The status bar is located at the bottom of the main window. It displays the number of read in
or integrated device descriptions.
5.3.6
Source folder
The Source folder box is located underneath the toolbar. You use this box to select the path
in which the device descriptions are located. The device list is created based on the device
descriptions.
The source can be:
Icon
Meaning
Folder
Compressed file (*.zip)
Device description file (*.xml)
The Source folder box gives you the option to display the history of the directories so far. Click
the drop-down list icon on the right side of the box to display the last ten sources.
Changing the source folder
Procedure
1. Click the "Find folder" icon.
The "Change source folder" dialog box opens.
2. Navigate to the required directory in the file system.
3. Click "OK".
Alternatively, you can enter the path in the text box.
All compressed files included in the selected source directory are searched for the device
descriptions. Compressed files within a compressed file are also taken into consideration.
5.3.7
Applying a filter
The "Filter" box is located underneath the "Source folder" box. You can filter for up to three
strings of your choice (filters 1, 2 and 3) simultaneously. When the filter is applied, all devices
that include all specified strings in their device description are displayed. A distinction is not
made between uppercase and lowercase letters.
Integrating devices into SIMATIC PDM
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