Import Tags From AB Studio5000

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Import Tags From AB Studio5000
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  • HMI Model: cMT3162X
  • EasyBuilder Pro Version: 6.10.01.510

I have an existing AB ControlLogix / Weintek communicating in the field that I setup a few months ago. Now when I try to modify the PLC program and import the tags (.csv format) it is successful but there are no visible tags (not correct info) displayed in the HMI. I then try to export the AB program to .L5X file and import the tags, however when I review the imported tags still many are missing. One thing I have noticed is that when I try importing the tags I now get a new message, “IEC-61131 STRING type select…One char per word or Two char per word”. I have never seen this before and assume it is possible due to my modifications? When I try importing the original tag file that does not work anymore either. Appreciate the help!

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Hi @ProcessControl,

When you export the program as an .L5X are you exporting only the routine or do you perform a [File] > [Save as] within on the project as a whole? The latter method should ensure that all of the tag files are properly imported.

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Thank you, that did work…outstanding!!! What about the One char per or Two char per?

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Hi @ProcessControl,

Here is a post that explains how to select the appropriate option in this menu: Link

I hope this helps!