Overview

The Import command lets you import into a system project control projects containing a legacy controller or non-M580 PAC.

The corresponding device is created in the Topology node of the SYSTEM PROJECT pane and the control project is associated to the device.

NOTE: To import a control project containing an M580 controller, refer to the topic describing the import of Control Expert Classic projects.

Prerequisites

The following table describes the requirements that need to be satisfied by the Control Expert Classic control project to be able to import it.

Scope Requirement

Supported file type

Full application exchange file (.zef) created by using Control Expert Classic.

DTMs

If the control project that contains a DTM, a compatible version must be installed on the local computer.

Missing DTMs and incompatibilities are reported by the DTM Audit Tool .

File encryption

Encrypted project files cannot be imported.

If file encryption is active for the control project, the With Encryption check box must be cleared when the project file is exported from Control Expert Classic.

Importing a Control Project

To import a control project containing a legacy controller or non-M580 PAC into a system project, proceed as follows.

Step

Action

1

Right-click the Topology node or a topology folder in the SYSTEM PROJECT pane and select Import .

Result: The Topology: Import dialog box opens.

2

Select a file (.zef).

3

Click Open .

Result: If the control project contains no DTM, it is imported and the corresponding device is created; otherwise, the DTM Audit Tool opens.

4

In the DTM Audit Tool, click Continue.

Result: The the DTM Audit Tool closes and the control project is imported.

NOTE: If an incompatibility is detected, you cannot continue but need to click Cancel in the DTM Audit Tool and install the required DTM first.