Introduction

The user-defined library can be saved in a file. It can then be imported into another programming device.

Procedure

Step

Action

1

In the Tools menu, select the Type Library Manager option.

2

In the Name area, display the contents of the Libset directory.

3

Select a family in the User-defined Library or a self-created library.

4

Select the Create Install-Ready Familycommand from the shortcut menu.

Result: The following window will be displayed.

Note: Enable the Include Sub-Types checkbox when the family contains sub-types that are not defined in the new project.

5

Select the directory where the family is to be stored (installed).

Use Search to select the directory.

6

Click OK.

Notes for EF/EFBs

NOTE: When you try to create an installable family from a family that contains EF/EFBs, a warning will be displayed that the EF/EFBs will not be exported. For more information about using families with EF/EFBs in other Control Expert installations, refer to Updating a family of a library.