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Check the
Tag
box in the address frame to select a
Tag for the Device Type and Address. (Example
shown above.)
7.7.4 Using Tags
Once a tag is defined it can be used anywhere a Read or Write Device is needed.
7.7.5 Exporting and Importing Tags
Defined tags can be exported and imported to files for archiving, editing or use in other projects. Only tags exported to CSV
files can be edited by other programs.
Export …:
Exports tags in EasyBuilder format. This is the preferred format for archiving tags. Tags in this format can be
imported into other projects but not edited with other programs.
Import …:
Imports tags from a previous EasyBuilder formatted export operation.
Note
: This does not import tags from a PLC’s project.
Note
: If the imported tags were originally exported from a project with a different PLC driver, they will be converted to the
current PLC driver. Be sure to check tags for proper conversion.
Export CSV …
: Exports defined tags to a file in CSV format. These tags can be viewed and edited with most text editors and
spreadsheet programs.
Import CSV …:
Imports tags from an exported CSV file or new file in CSV format.
Note
: If the CSV file has invalid data in one of the fields, One of the following occurs:
A “?” is substituted for the invalid field
The project compiles with an error
The project simulates/runs with errors
Be sure to check tags for proper format.
Note
: If the imported tags were originally exported from a project with a different PLC driver, they will be converted to the
current PLC driver. Be sure to check tags for proper conversion.
Note
: CSV Format
Field 1
Field 2
Field 3
Tag Name
Device Type
Device Address
The
Device type
dropdown becomes the list of
defined tags. Scroll through the list and select the
desired Tag.
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