Introduction

This function is accessible from the Communication folder of the project browser.

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

  • All communication networks with their configurations.

  • A specific communication network with its configuration.

File generated during export of networks

When you export one or all of the communication networks, the software generates a .XCM file containing all the information on each network: common data, bridge.

How to export an operator screen

To export the communication networks, perform the following operations:

Step

Action

1

In the Project browser, 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.
NOTE: If you check the With Conf. option box before the export, the networks are exported with the links to the modules of the project. When you import the networks in another project they are automatically linked to the existing modules. This option works only if the modules of the other project are compatible with those of the previous one and if they are placed in the same positions in the rack.