Rockwell Automation 2706-MB1 MESSAGEVIEW 421 SOFTWARE MANUAL - Manual (Page 114)

6–3 Working with Application Files
Publication 2706-817
2. In the Application Name box, enter a name up to 32 characters
long. This name cannot start with a number or contain spaces.
When MessageBuilder software saves the application, the default
file name is the first 8 characters of the application name, with the
extension .MBA. Page 6–6 explains how to save under a
different file name.
3. In the Project Name box, select or enter a name up to 32
characters long. This name cannot start with a number or contain
spaces.
The Project Name List box gives all existing project names.
Select one of these if the new application will use the same tag
definitions and devices as a previous application.
The Project Name links the application with a database of tag
definitions and device (terminal and controller) information.
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ATTENTION: If a project name must be changed in
MessageBuilder software, or a project deleted from the
software, DO NOT use a DOS or Windows command.
Use the Project Management command on the
Application menu.
4. Define the specific MessageView 421 terminal that will run the
application. If the terminal device with its catalog information is
not already associated with the project, add it now.
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In the Terminal Name box, select or enter a name (up to 32
characters long) for the terminal.
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In the Filter by MV Type list box, select the correct
MessageView terminal type for the application.
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In the Catalog and Version list, highlight the catalog number
and firmware version (FRN x.xx) installed in the terminal.
Note: Make sure that the Catalog number and Firmware
Version selected matches the Catalog number and Firmware
Version of the terminal in which the application will reside.
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The Ports box displays the physical ports and protocol for the
selected terminal type. This box is read only.
5. If a description will be useful, select the Description button to
open another dialog. See Page 6–8.
6. Select the OK button to begin creating the MessageBuilder
application.
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To copy, rename, or delete devices
from a project, see Page 9–1.
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For an existing terminal, the
dialog displays defined terminal
information.