Converting Only Parts of a Concept Application
Original instructions
General
The Concept converter is prepared to convert complete applications and parts of applications.
If only parts of a Concept application are needed either
Single DFB
If a single DFB is needed, make a new application with 1 single section and place a call to the desired DFB into this section.
Export the application using the menu item Export with used DFBs in Concept.
Convert the resulting *.asc file in Control Expert via File → Open.
Subset of Sections
To export a subset of sections use the File → Export → Program: Section(s) menu in Concept.
Select the source application and the desired sections and follow the user guidance to get a reduced application.
However, if the section contains references to SFC steps, Concept requires to export the referenced SFC section as well.
Convert the resulting *.sec file in Control Expert with the Conversion Wizard via Tools → Convert Partially.
Subset of Variables
To export a subset of variables first open the Variable Editor in Concept and select the desired variables.
After that use the File → Export → Variables: Text delimited menu.
Convert the resulting *.txt file in Control Expert with the Conversion Wizard via Tools → Convert Partially.
Animation Tables
If animation table files are present in the application export directory, the animation tables will be automatically included in the conversion result.