Extended Import Rules

Scenario: Changing import rules can import more data points for a room (for example, physical data points). However, the maximum number of rooms for import is reduced versus the defined standard.

 

Reference: For background information, see Extended Import Rules section.

 

Flowchart:

 

 

Prerequisites:

 

Steps:

1 – Create Library Folder for Extended Import Rules

  1. Select Project > System Settings > Libraries > L1.Headquarter > BA > Device > Desigo Automation and Control.
  2. Click Customize the entire library to a lower level .
  3. A confirmation message displays.
  4. Click OK.
  1. An empty folder structure is created for the project library under Project > System settings > Libraries > Project > BA > Device > Desigo Automation and Control.

2 – Create Extended Import Rules

  1. Select Project > System Settings > Libraries > Project > BA > Device > Desigo Automation and Control > Import Rules.
  2. Select the Library Configurator tab.
  3. Click New Object , then Create New Extended Import Rules.
  4. In the New Object dialog box, enter a Name and Description.
  5. In the Import Rules folder, select the new extended import rules.
  6. The Extended Import Rules displays.
  7. In the Extended import rules expander, select All data points with user designations, if you want to import all physical data points with a user designation.
  8. Select Import following, specific object types, if you want to import specific physical data points.
    • Select Import for each Object type you want to import.
    • Select a line and click Copy entry to add additional object types. NOTE: Only lines with the symbol can be edited.
      a. You can keep or change the name of the copied object type.
      NOTE: The Type must be different if you retain the Object type name.
      b. Change the Description.
      c. From the drop-down list, select the Type.
      d. Select Import.
  9. Click Save .
  1. The Extended Import Rules are defined and apply to the entire project.
Extended Import Rules for Desigo automation and control
Extended Import Rules for Desigo automation and control

 

3 – Apply Extended Import Rules

  1. Select Project > Field Networks > [Field Network] and click the Desigo Automation and Control tab.
  2. The Desigo Automation and Control page displays.
  3. Open the Extended Import Rules expander.
  4. In the Extended Import Rules drop-down list, select your defined import rule.
  5. Click Save .
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NOTE:
Physical data points imported based on extended import rules are only displayed in the segment where they are actually used by an application.