Export / Import; Introduction - Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 Operating Manual

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7.5 Export / Import

The total time required for this process depends on the following parameters:
● Number of devices
● Communication mode
● The volume of parameters to be transferred
7.5 Export / Import
7.5.1

Introduction

You can export and reimport the configuration and parameter assignment data of projects with
PDM objects to a different project or a different PDM computer, for example.
You can export individual objects as well as modular software objects or modular hardware
objects and networks with embedded objects (e.g., field devices).
Export
You can export object data from the following environments:
● From SIMATIC PDM
● In the process device network view in SIMATIC Manager
● In the process device plant view in SIMATIC Manager
● In HW Config
You can export the configuration and parameter assignment data of the following objects:
● Devices
● Modular devices (e.g., remote I/O stations)
● Networks with subordinate devices
Files are created during the export based on the export object:
● Parameter export files
● Structure export files
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Note
User action required
There are some devices for which confirmation of loading operations is required.
If none of the devices you are using requires any action on the part of the user during
loading, you can start the loading process before an extended absence.
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