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:

  • System Manager is in Engineering mode.
  • The System Browser is in Management View.

 

Steps:

1 – Create Library Folder for Extended Import Rules

  1. Select Project > System Settings > Libraries > L1.Headquarter > BA > Device > Desigo Automation and Control.
  1. Click Customize the entire library to a lower level .
  • A confirmation message displays.
  1. Click OK.
  • 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.
  1. Select the Library Configurator tab.
  1. Click New Object , then Create New Extended Import Rules.
  1. In the New Object dialog box, enter a Name and Description.
  1. In the Import Rules folder, select the new extended import rules.
  • The Extended Import Rules displays.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. Click Save .
  • The Extended Import Rules are defined and apply to the entire project.
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.
  • The Desigo Automation and Control page displays.
  1. Open the Extended Import Rules expander.
  1. In the Extended Import Rules drop-down list, select your defined import rule.
  1. Click Save .

NOTE:
Physical data points imported based on extended import rules are only displayed in the segment where they are actually used by an application.