Batchml - Siemens SIMATIC BATCH Operating Manual

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BatchML

With BatchML (BATCH Markup Language) and BATCH COM API, we offer you the capability
to import and use external manufacturer data for batch processes in SIMATIC BATCH.
BatchML is a standardized recipe format. Source data must be structured for the data
exchange according to rules.
Principle
The import data originate, for example, from your production order system, such as Oracle or
SAP, and contain manufacturing data such as input material, parameters and unit allocations.
When generating the BatchML structure, you must always maintain the structure and syntax
we specify. By calling the "CreateBatch" COM API function with BatchML which you have
manually adapted, a batch is created in the BATCH Control Center with the master recipe
used. The Options > Import function in BatchCC provides another option for importing. The
file format "BatchML files (*.xml)" is provided. Imported BatchML files are displayed in the
"Master recipes" folder within BatchCC and further processed in the Recipe Editor.
In contrast to working in BatchCC, batches are supplied with master recipes here instead of
created master recipes being used in batches.
XML schema file
XML schema, abbreviated XSD (XML Schema Definition), is a recommendation of the WBT
(World Batch Forum) for defining structures for XML documents. Copy these files, depending
on the operating system, to "C:\Program Files\SIEMENS\BATCH\Scheme\batchml-v05". The
extensions assigned by SIMATIC BATCH are contained in the file
"BatchInformationExtensions.sad".
Limitations
Note the following limitations for the import:
● One file can be selected per import.
● Preferred units must be selected for allocations.
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This command is only in the shortcut menu if the check box has been se‐
lected and the element has been renamed.
If you have inadvertently changed an element name, you can restore the
original name using this command. The entry in the corresponding column
is deleted.
This command is only available in the shortcut menu if the check box
is selected and an assignment has already been made.
This command removes an assignment that has been made. The command
corresponds to the following button in the import wizard.
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