Rockwell Automation 20D-DL2-CKS1 Import/Export Project Components - Manual (Page 11)

Import and export logic components Chapter 1
• Only the offline data values of tags are exported to the .l5x file, even when
the project is online with the controller. When exporting components that
include tags while online, the software prompts you to upload tag values
before exporting the component.
Important: Whether exporting while offline or online with the controller, only offline data values of tags
are exported to the .l5x file.
• You can export a component that has Test Edits, but the resulting file
cannot be imported. If an .l5x file with Test Edits is selected for import,
then the import aborts.
Follow these steps to export logic components.
1. In the Logix Designer Controller Organizer, select the logic component to
export.
Tip: You can select multiple programs, Add-On Instructions, and user-defined data types for export. See
Import and export Add-On Instructions on page 49 for detailed information.
Tip: You can also export logical components from the Logical Organizer, where you can select multiple
programs and include child folders and programs in their hierarchical levels. See the Logix Designer
application online help for instructions.
2. Right-click and select Export <logic component> as explained in the
following table.
To export a Choose
Set of rungs (For rung export, select the rungs in the
ladder routine editor.)
Export Rungs
Routine Export Routine
Program Export Program
Equipment Phase Export Equipment Phase
User-defined data type Export Data Type
User-defined string type Export Data Type
Add-On Instruction Export Add-On Instruction
Trend Export Trend
3. In the File Name box, type a file name for the export file.
Tip: You can export multiple Add-On Instructions to a single file or to multiple files. See Configure multiple
component properties on page 21 for detailed information.
Export logic components
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