MTS Series 793 Utility Software - Manual (Page 17)

Editing existing .hwi files with the Hwi File Editor
When you open an existing .hwi file with the Hwi File Editor, the Hwi File Editor minimizes the
chance of introducing syntax errors when making changes.
Creating new .hwi files with the Hwi File Editor
When you create a new .hwi file with the Hwi File Editor, the Hwi File Editor’s built-in logic
streamlines the process of adding new resources. For instance, when you add or remove analog
resources from an .hwi file, the Hwi File Editor has a fill-down function that automatically assigns
proper channel numbers and resource names.
The Detect Hardware feature automatically detects VME and transition bus hardware and adds
those resources to the current file opened in the Hwi File Editor application. This is the preferred
method when you create a new .hwi file.
Changing .hwi files at customer sites
While the primary use of the Hwi File Editor is to create .hwi files for systems before they leave
MTS, it can also be used to make modifications to .hwi files at customer sites.
For instance, if a system in the field adds new hardware because of a need for additional
conditioning, the Hwi File Editor can be used to reflect those changes in the system’s existing .hwi
file.
Hwi File Editor Controls
Description Number callout in graphic - Item
File: Use the File menu commands to create, open, change,
save, and print files. You can also exit the application from
this menu. 1 - Menu
Note:
Whenever you save an .hwi file that has been
modified, a backup copy is automatically created.
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HWI-File-Editor Overview