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Use RSLogix 5000 Software to Create a Linking Device
Create a Project for the
Controller
Publication 1757-UM010A-EN-E - January 2006
To configure and program a Logix5000 controller, use RSLogix 5000 software
to create and manage a project for the controller.
Project – The file on your workstation (or server) that
stores the logic, configuration, data, and documentation
for a controller.
• The file for the project has an .ACD extension.
• When you create a project, the project name is
the same as the name of the controller.
• The controller name is independent of the project
name. You can rename either the project name or
the controller name.
Name of the Project
If you rename the project or controller, both names are
shown.
Name of the Controller
Controller organizer – graphical overview of the
project. Use the controller organizer to navigate to the
various components of a project.
To open a folder and show its contents, either:
• Double-click the folder.
• Click the + sign.
To close a folder and hide its contents, either:
• Double-click the folder.
• Click the – sign.
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