Messages - Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 Operating Manual

Integrating devices into SIMATIC PDM
5.5 Menus and dialog boxes
If you select a STEP 7 multiproject, all projects are always selected, even when only a
subproject is selected in the dialog box.
Note
Object status
Make sure that the status of each device contained in the project file is also integrated in the
device library before you apply the project filter. You can determine this by the status icon in
the "Icon" column of the device list. You can find a list of the icons under Device list
(Page 35).
Additional information
Information on creating a device library using a project filter is available here (Page 42).
"Apply project filter..." dialog box
Requirement
A device list has been read in.
Applying a project filter
Procedure
1. Click the "Apply Project Filter..." icon in the menu bar.
2. Select the required project in the "User project" tab.
3. If the required project file is located on an external source, click the "Browse" button and
4. Confirm your entry by pressing "Enter".
To revoke the filter, click the
Remove Filter File/Project Filter
The Catalog > Remove Filter File/Project Filter menu command is used to stop the application
of the filter file or a project filter. The complete device list is displayed once again when you
revoke the filter.
5.5.3.6

Messages

Opens the "Messages" dialog box.
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The "Open Project" dialog box opens.
If you want to open a multiproject, select the "Multiproject" tab.
navigate to the required path.
The device list is searched and updated.
button.
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Operating Manual, 02/2014, A5E33203676-AA