Intro
The Export to a ZIP, command create a full backup copy of the solution. The AssetModel option exports all Tags and related Alarms, Historian and DevicePoint mapping. In order save on parts of the solution, either as a Plugin or version control, select lines in the grid and click the green Check icon to include that item.
Overview
This page has information about Solution Export options.
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Solution Export
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It unchecks all the pre-selected items on the grid. You can use the SHIFT and CTRL keys to select one or more items. The unchecked items will not be exported at the end of the process. You can manually uncheck them. Then, go to the “Export” column and edit it.
Auto Check Dependencies
When you use the checkbox “Auto Check Dependencies”, whenever an object is checked, any secondary dependency on this object, like tags, templates, or images, will be checked too.
commands
Located in the Solution module, the Export has the following: the Export Global Commands where you can back up the entire solution or export all tags and assets; the Export Checked Items enables the export of selected items as plugins or text files; the When exporting tags also export options provides checkboxes to include alarm items, historian tags, and device points; and the Auto Check Dependencies automatically selects related tags when exporting scripts or displays.
properties references
The table provides a reference for the solution export properties.
Property | Description |
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Type | Specifies the type or format of the exported data. |
Path | Indicates the file path or location where the export will be saved. |
Name | Provides the name assigned to the export file or dataset. |
Export | Triggers the export process for the data or configuration. |
ParentTable | Identifies the source table or dataset from which the export is derived. |
Category | Categorizes the export based on its content or purpose. |
ID | Assigns a unique identifier to the export for tracking and reference. |
Description | Offers a brief explanation or details about the export's contents or use |
Global Settings
When Exporting Tags
The tags created on the project can be used in many different configurations on the system; such as Alarms, Historian, and Devices. To include these configurations when you export a tag, you have three checkboxes:
Checked items
This button opens the “Make new component” display, where you can configure the properties of the component.
Save as Text File
Export the components as a XML file while keeping the structure and information about the component.
Creating a New Plugin
Creating a new component or plugin is very interesting if you have different solutions requiring similar structures/functionalities. The first step in this process is to create a new solution that only contains the elements required to fulfill the desired purpose.
Once you have the solution working, go to Solution → Export. On the top of the display, you will find five buttons:
Under this display, you have:
Hides the contents of the component; this means that this component cannot be edited once its imported to a new solution.
A preview image that represents the new component.
The version of the new component (e.g.: 0).
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