Import/Export Tag Data

Import tag data

1. Select the device or tag group element for which you want to import data
2. Select “Import” from the pop-up menu, the File menu or the navigator's toolbar
   
3. In the “File Open” dialog, select the XML or CSV file you want to import

   According to the import settings under “Tools” > “Options”, you can select whether:

   • tags available in the import file but not in the project are added to the project

   • tags not available in the import file but in the project are deleted from the project:

     

     Tags available in the import file and in the project will be updated.

     The data is imported into the selected device or tag group item.

     

   Import other file formats

   The OPC Server can import global variables exported from FPWIN Pro or tag data exported from OPC Servers (Panasonic FP OPC Server, Kepware OPC Server, Beijers OPC Server). The various file formats are displayed below.

   • FPWIN Pro

     

   • Kepware OPC Server

     

   • Beijer OPC Server

     

Export tag data

4. Select the device or tag group element you want to export
5. Select “Export” from the pop-up menu, the File menu or the navigator's toolbar
   
6. Specify the file name and type
   
7. Select where you wish to save the file
8. Select “[Save]”

Now you can edit the file if desired, e.g. with a text editor:

Example for tag data exported in XML format

Example for tag data exported in CSV format

Related topics:

Device Element

Tag Group Element

Options