Rockwell Automation 8520-ARM2 9/Series CNC AMP Reference Manual Documentation Set User Manual

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Using AMP Applications and ODS Utilities

Chapter 2

2-8

Use the rename option to change the name of an AMP file in the active
project. To rename a file:

1.

Press

[F1]

to pull down the F1-File menu.

2.

Press

[R]

to rename a file.

3.

The workstation displays the directory of existing files and asks you

which file you want to rename. Cursor to the file (or type in the

name) and press

[Enter]

.

4.

The workstation asks you for the new name. Type the new name for

the file and press

[Enter]

.

The workstation renames the file if the new name does not conflict

with an existing AMP filename.

To delete an AMP file from the current file:

1.

Press

[F1]

to pull down the F1-File menu.

2.

Press

[D]

to select the Delete option.

3.

The workstation displays a directory of existing AMP files for the

active project. Cursor to the file (or type in the name) and press

[Enter]

.

4.

The workstation asks if it is OK to delete the file.

5.

Select Yes or No.

If you select Yes, the file is deleted and the AMP editor menu screen

reappears. If you select No, the workstation returns you to step 3.

Important: When copying an AMP file from another project, the AMP
project types and revision levels of the projects must match. It is possible

to convert an older AMP revision, or one project type to another to a newer

revision through the F1-File menu on the ODS main menu level.

To copy an AMP file from a project other than the currently selected

project:

1.

Press

[F1]

to pull down the F1-File menu.

2.

Press

[F]

to select the Copy from Project option.

2.3.4

Renaming an AMP File

2.4

Deleting an AMP File

2.5

Copying an AMP File from

Another Project

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