Lenze IM94MV01C - Manual (Page 9)

IM94MV01C 7
1.3 Managing Projects
Multiple parameter files and drives can be opened at the same time. Information about which files and drives are open and the
current window layout is defined as a Project. A Project can be saved as a file to the PC’s hard drive. Future sessions will allow
opening a project to automatically load the desired files and drives into the node tree and restore the windows layout. Note that
MotionView will try to connect all drives listed in the project.
To save a project to a file, click [Project] on the main menu then [Save project] from the pull-down menu.
To start a new project and close all opened files and drives, click [Project ] fon the main menu then [New project] from the pull-
down menu. When you click [New project] all drive connections and file will be closed. The Node Tree will be emptied.
To create a new project using an existing project as a template, click [Project] on the main menu then [Save project As] from
the pull-down menu.
Note:
A Project file does not save parameter files or drive data. It saves the list of opened devices and window posi-
tions on the screen. Use [Project] [Save All configuration files] to save changes in all opened files and drives. Use
[Node] [Save] to save each individual file or drive.
1.4 Connecting to the Drive
To be able to view or change a drive’s parameters a connection must be made between the drive and the computer. When you
make a connection you establish a communication link between the physical drive and the MotionView program. MotionView
software supports RS-3, PPP over RS-485/RS-3 and UDP 10/100 Ethernet.
Note:
If the connection is successful, the drive will appear on the node tree.
If the connection is unsuccessful then the drive will not appear on the node tree. The Message Window will then
explain why the connection failed.
Figure 8: RS-3 Setup