Step 9: At the end of the import process, you will be prompted with a import summary showing how many of your tags successfully imported. Step 8: Wait as the utility imports your comments and symbols into your View tag database: NOTE: Take care when typing in the “Topic” name as it will become part of every imported tag's addresses, and there is no easy way to change it afterwards. Step 7: Provide a “Topic” (aka “shortcut”) name for your tags. Step 6: Click the “finish” button to begin the import process” Step 5: Choose the import options you prefer, and select next: Step 4: Next, browse to your PLC or SLC external database file (.EAS) and select it. Step 3: Before you continue with the “Tag Import And Export Wizard,” be sure you've saved your PLC-5 or SLC-500 with the “External Database” option selected, as shown below: Step 2: Now choose if you will be importing the comments and symbols into Tags in either Machine Edition (ViewME) or Site Edition ( ViewSE): In our example we'll choose to import RSLogix 5 or 500 address comments and symbols from ASCII export files: Step 1: Launch Rockwell's “Tag Import And Export Wizard” and select what type of files you would like to import or export. Note: While the below procedure is for FactoryTalk ViewStudio (ME or SE,) it is nearly identical to RSView32.
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There are actually two means of import tags into View. In today's article we'll cover how to import your tags using the “Tag Import And Export Wizard.” For how to import tags using the Database Browser, see this article HERE. If you're using FactoryTalk ViewStudio (aka RSViewStudio) or RSView32 with a PLC-5, SLC-500, or MicroLogix, it often makes sense to import your tags and descriptions from the comments and symbols in your PLC program.