At a Glance

This function is accessible from the FB Variables and instances folder in the project browser. It enables you to import a list of variables into your project.

NOTE: If the DDTs or associated DFB types have been exported (options selected on export), they are imported with the list of variables.

If the list of variables already exists in the current project, the software asks you to choose between the following options:

  • keep the component of the current project,

  • replace the project component by the one from the import file,

  • rename the imported component, allowing you to keep both components.

Excel Tool for Variables Management

An Excel template file is available in Control Expert extra tools to provide parameters management from files generated in .XSY format. The Excel features allow to create, edit, sort, or filter Control Expert application variables, and import them back in Control Expert.

The Excel template and its manual are installed with Control Expert: Start > All Programs > EcoStruxure Control Expert > Extras > Excel Import Export Tool. They are also available in the Control Expert software DVD (Extras > Excel Import Export Tool).

How to Import a List of Variables

Perform the following operations to import a list of variables:

Step

Action

1

In the project browser, select the FB Variables and instances folder.

Result: the Variables folder appears in reverse video.

2

Activate the Import command from the File menu or from the contextual menu (by clicking the right mouse button).

Result: a dialog box appears on the screen:

3

Choose the source folder for the import (directory tree) then select the file to be imported (XSY or TXT).

Result: the name of the file then appears in the File name field.

4

Activate the Import command.

Result: a progress indicator shows how the import is progressing.

5

A message tells you when the import is complete.

If errors occur during the import, they are indicated by a message in the display window.
NOTE: You can only import .XSY or .TXT files. Files in XVM and SCY format cannot be imported.