Rockwell Automation 2711E-ND1 PanelBuilder 1400E Configurator Software Getting Started - Manual (Page 8)

Preface P–2
Publication 2711E-818 – January 1998
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The PanelBuilder 1200/1400e Transfer Utility User Manual
(Publication Number 2711E-6.8) provides detailed instructions
for transferring application files using the Transfer Utility that
comes with PanelBuilder 1400e, Version 4.
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Context-sensitive Help provides a quick reference for any
procedures or commands you need explained, or problems you
may encounter. To get help, press
F1 or choose the Help button if
you’re in a dialog box.
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The PanelBuilder 1400e Readme file is a Microsoft Windows
Notepad file that is copied to your hard disk when you install
PanelBuilder 1400e. The Readme file informs you of any
software changes after the manuals were printed.
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The PanelView 1000e, 1200e, and 1400e Operator Terminals
User Manual (Publication Number 2711E-821) describes how to
install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot the PanelView
terminal.
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The PanelBuilder 1400e Modbus User Manual (Publication
Number 2711E-6.12) describes how to create PanelBuilder
applications for the Modbus communications network. This
manual is supplied as part of the optional Modbus
Communications Kit, Catalog Number 2711E-UMOD.
A complete list of publications relating to PanelBuilder 1400e,
PanelView terminals, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) is
available in the preface of the PanelBuilder 1400e User Manual.
Getting Started introduces basic concepts for working with
PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows. This
manual is divided into two parts. The first part introduces you to
PanelBuilder 1400e and explains the basics for working with it. The
second part contains a tutorial that guides you through enhancing an
existing application, and running it on the PanelView terminal.
Preface
An overview of this manual, and lists of prerequisites, documentation
conventions, and related publications.
Chapter 1, Introducing PanelBuilder 1400e
An introduction to what PanelBuilder 1400e is, what it does, and
how it works with PanelView terminals and the PLC.
What’s in Getting Started?