At a Glance

This function is accessible via the Derived FB types folder in the project browser.

Depending on the element that you have selected in the directory tree of the project browser, it allows you to export:

  • either all the DFB types of the current project (even those that have not been used),

  • or one DFB type.

NOTE: if you export a DFB type, which uses nested DFBs or DDTs, these are also exported automatically.

Protected DFB.

A protected DFB type (in write or read/mode) can be exported and keeps the same type of protection.

File generated during export of all DFBs

When you export all the DFB types of the project, the software generates an .XDB file containing

  • all the unprotected information: unprotected nested DFB types, DDTs used, and references to the protected DFB types

File generated during export of one DFB type

When you export one DFB type, the software generates an.XDB file containing

  • all the unprotected information: current DFB type, nested DFB types, DDTs used, and references to the protected DFB types.

Exporting one or more DFB type(s) from the project browser

To export one DFB type or all the DFB types of a project, perform the following operations from the project browser:

Step

Action

1

Select the element to be exported.

Result: The selected element appears in reverse video.

2

Activate the Export command from the File menu or the contextual menu.

Result: A dialog box appears on the screen.

3

Select the destination directory for the export (directory tree) and enter the file name.

4

Activate the Export command.

Result: a progress indicator lets you know how the export is proceeding.

5

A message in the output window tells you that export is complete.