Rockwell Automation 2706-MB1 MESSAGEVIEW 421 SOFTWARE MANUAL User Manual
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Working with Tags
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Importing tags
Note: The Import function does not import:
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files created without keywords
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files created with annotations.
1. Choose Import from the Tools menu to open the Import Tags
dialog.
2. Select an input format (APS ASCII, AI, or CSV).
When you import from APS ASCII format:
The Import function automatically translates special characters in
address comments (AC) used by APS software:
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backslash (\) is changed to carriage return (<cr>)
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double quotation marks (””) are changed to single (”)
•
tilde preceding a backslash (
∼
\) is changed to a backslash (\).
3. Type a source file in the File box.
Or select Browse to search for a source file.
4. Under Destination, select a project and the logic controller used
by the project.
5. Select OK.
The Reading Source File dialog opens, followed by the Importing
Tags to Project dialog. Each of these dialogs displays the
percentage complete.