5.5.3.4
Filter file
Applying Filter File
You can use the Catalog > Applying Filter File... menu command to apply predefined filter files
(device lists in XML format saved in the Device Integration Manager beforehand) to the device
library.
The "Filter file" box is displayed underneath the "Source folder" box if a filter file is loaded.
"Apply Filter File..." dialog box
Procedure
1. Select the Catalog > Applying Filter File... menu command.
The "Applying Filter File..." dialog box opens.
2. Select a file with an exported device list.
3. Click "OK".
The currently displayed device list is filtered as follows:
• Only devices that are read in and are included in the filter file are displayed.
• Only devices that are selected in the filter file can be selected for integration.
Remove Filter File/Project Filter
The Catalog > Remove Filter File/Project Filter menu command is used to stop the application
of the filter file or a project filter. The complete device list is displayed once again when you
revoke the filter.
5.5.3.5
Project filter
Applying a project filter
You can use the Catalog > Apply Project Filter… menu command to select a STEP 7 project
or STEP 7 multiproject to filter the device list for the components used in the project.
The "Project filter" box is displayed underneath the "Source folder" box if a project is loaded.
By combining the "Create own device library" and "Apply Project Filter" functions, you can
create a device DVD that is perfectly adapted to your project.
Integrating devices into SIMATIC PDM
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