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Chapter 2 Using the NI-FBUS Configurator
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Export & Import Parameters
You can batch-edit parameters using the Export & Import Parameters
feature. It allows you to export all object parameters to a file, for example
link, device, block, and so on, as well as import and change all updated
parameter values.
To batch-edit parameters using the Export & Import Parameters feature,
complete the following steps as necessary.
1. Create a new project or open an existing project. Wait until all devices
in the project are at a normal state.
2. Right-click the tree-item, or object, with the parameters you want to
export in the Configuration Tree, and choose Export Parameters.
3. Check the options you prefer and input the correct file name in the
Save as dialog. Click the Save button to export them as a
csv-format file.
• Export Trends—Click this checkbox to export the trends.
• Export MIB—Click this checkbox to export the MIB parameters.
• Export Readonly Parameters—Click this checkbox to export
the read-only parameters.
• Export Detailed Information—Click this checkbox to export
detailed information including data type, help, and so on.
• Customize Parameters—Click this checkbox to select a custom
set of parameters you want to export.
4. Open the exported file using a spreadsheet program to edit the value
column.
5. Right-click the tree-item, or object, with the parameters you want to
import in the Configuration Tree, and choose Import Parameters.
6. Check the options you prefer and input the correct file name in the
Open dialog. Click the Open button to import them as a csv-format
file.
• Import Trends—Click this checkbox to import the trends.
• Import MIB—Click this checkbox to import the MIB
parameters.
• Write Changes—Click this checkbox to write the changes after
import.
• Customize Parameters—Click this checkbox to select a custom
set of parameters you want to import.