At a Glance

This function is accessible from the functional view of the project browser.

You can import a functional module under:

  • the project,

  • in the existing module, the new module is then a nested module.

In all cases, the assistant is offered as an option.

NOTE: Screens are only re-attached to the functional modules to which they were attached before export when you import a complete ZEF, XEF or XFM file. If you import an operator screen in the structural view (XCR file), the attachment between operator screen and funtional module is lost. If you import an operator screen in the functional view (XCR file), it is attached to the functional module from which the import was launched.

How to import a functional module

To import a functional module, perform the following operations:

Step

Action

1

In the function view of the project browser, select the documentation file in which you wish to import your functional module (station or a functional module).

Result: This folder appears in reverse video

2

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

Result: A dialog box appears on the screen.

3

Choose the source directory for the import (directory tree), then select the file to be imported (XFM).

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

4

Activate the Import command.

Result: A progress indicator lets you know how the import is proceeding.

5

A message tells you that import is complete.

If any errors occur during import, you are informed of these by a message in the Output Window.