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Tag Wizards

On Project Settings → Import Tags, you can find a set of tools that import project components. The built-in Import wizard tools installed with the product are:

FactoryStudio Projects

The FactoryStudio Projects import wizard is a valuable tool for consolidating components from different projects. It allows for the seamless merging of tags, screens, scripts, and other settings. Discover how to use this feature effectively in the Import Solutions guide.

Rockwell ControlLogix

The Rockwell ControlLogix import wizard automates the creation and mapping of tags based on the L5K file or the PLC memory, including data types, UDTs, and AOIs. Learn how to utilize this tool in the Rockwell ControlLogix section.

Prediktor Historian

Integrating time-series data from Prediktor Historian into your project is simplified with the Prediktor Historian import wizard. It takes care of creating necessary tags and historical configurations, thus maintaining data integrity. Detailed instructions on this wizard can be found in the Prediktor Historian guide.

OPC Server

The OPC Server import wizard streamlines the process of integrating an OPC Server with your project. It creates Tag Names and Tag Templates, and maps the OPC Client addresses, ensuring a reliable connection and data exchange. Find out how to make the most of this tool in the Importing from an OPC Server.

OSIsoft PI Historian and PI AF

When connecting with PI System Historian Servers, this wizard automatically creates a link with the tags, elements, and attributes from the PI AF servers.

When connecting with PI AF, the system automatically imports the definition of all templates and asset elements in the selected database. It also maps to communicate with the server.

Siemens

The Siemens import wizard simplifies the process of integrating Siemens Address configurations into your project. By automating the import process, it allows you to focus on more complex tasks, reducing the chance of manual errors and saving considerable time. Learn how to effectively utilize this wizard for your Siemens Address configurations in the [Siemens](link to the documentation) guide.

SNMP

The SNMP import wizard is designed to facilitate the creation of Tag Names and Tag Templates for devices compatible with the SNMP protocol. This wizard automates the mapping process, ensuring a reliable connection with SNMP devices and efficient data exchange. For a more comprehensive understanding of this tool, refer to the SNMP section.

SQL DataTable

The SQL DataTable import wizard streamlines the creation of Tag Names and Tag Templates from DataTables on an external database, whether it's SQLServer, Oracle, or any other configured in the dataset module. This wizard simplifies the process of integrating database information into your project, helping you manage data more efficiently. Get more insights into the functionalities of this tool in the [SQL DataTable](link to the documentation) guide.

Tundra

The Tundra import wizard is a powerful tool designed to simplify the import of Historian or Line Monitor Tags into your project. By providing a streamlined workflow, it ensures that your Tundra Historian data is smoothly integrated, maintaining the data's integrity and continuity. The wizard supports various configurations, allowing you to customize the import process to suit your project's requirements. Learn more about using this wizard to its full potential in the Tundra guide.

TwinCAT

The TwinCAT import wizard allows for a smooth and efficient import of your Beckhoff TwinCAT configuration. It automates the process, ensuring the consistent and accurate import of PLC data, such as global variables and data types. This wizard is especially helpful in large projects where manual import could be prone to errors and would be time-consuming. For a comprehensive understanding of how to use this tool, refer to the TwinCAT section.

UnityPro

With the UnityPro import wizard, importing your UnityPro configuration into your FactoryStudio project becomes a straightforward task. This wizard takes care of the entire process, from reading the UnityPro export files to creating and mapping the corresponding tags in FactoryStudio. It also supports the import of data types and structured variables, ensuring the complete representation of your UnityPro configuration. Learn how to use this wizard effectively in the UnityPro guide.

WirelessHart

The WirelessHart import wizard is designed to facilitate the import of your Emerson WirelessHart configuration. It automates the process of creating tags and mapping them to the corresponding variables in your WirelessHart devices, ensuring a reliable connection and efficient data exchange. This wizard is critical in maintaining the consistent and accurate representation of your WirelessHart configuration within FactoryStudio. Discover how to utilize this tool in the WirelessHart guide.

Wonderware InTouch

Import Utility for Wonderware InTouch^TM. 

XML file

The XML File import wizard is a versatile tool designed to create Tag Names and Tag Templates in accordance with the data structure of an XML file. It eliminates manual entry, ensuring accuracy, and efficiency. Additionally, this wizard takes care of the Edit→Datasets→Files configuration, setting up the necessary parameters for FactoryStudio to read the file. A step-by-step guide on how to use this wizard to effectively manage your XML files can be found at [XML file](link to the documentation).

CSV File

The CSV File import wizard simplifies the process of importing tags from a CSV file into your project. It streamlines the import process, reducing the time and effort required to manually create tags. Whether you're working with a small set of tags or dealing with large CSV files, this wizard can handle it all efficiently. To learn more about how to use this wizard to import tags, check out the Importing from CSV File.

.NET Classes

The .NET Classes import wizard allows you to automatically create tag templates that match selected .NET classes. This feature is particularly useful when working with .NET objects in FactoryStudio. It simplifies the creation and mapping of tags, ensuring a consistent representation of your .NET classes in FactoryStudio. For more information on how to effectively use this wizard with .NET classes, refer to the [.NET Classes](link to the documentation) guide.

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