At a Glance

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

You can import one or more communication network configurations.

If a communication network already exists in the current project with the same name, the software proposes the following options:

  • keep the element from the current project.

  • replace the project element with the one in the import file.

  • rename the imported element.

How to import a functional module

To import a communication network, perform the following operations:

Step

Action

1

In the function view of the project browser, select the Communication folder.

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 (XCM).

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 the import is complete.

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