8. FILE TRANSFER OPERATIONS

File transfer operations are a crucial process in SCADA systems, enhancing efficiency and user experience. These operations allow for the quick integration of various components, data, and settings into the project. Users can customize their projects by adding pre-existing files and updating the current data. File transfer increases the system's flexibility while requiring the use of appropriate formats and structures to maintain data integrity. This ensures that the system operates in a more organized and efficient manner.

Import and Export Functions in the Editor:

The following file types can be imported and exported using the import/export Function in the editor:

• Project Files

• User Information Files

• Alarm Files

• Channel Files

• Frame Files

• Tag Files

• Recipe Files

• Data Transfer Files

Files must be created in appropriate formats with the “xslx” extension. The system will not recognize external formats.

8.1. Project File Import and Export*

Steps to Import Project Files;

• In the interface, click on the “File” tab and select “Import/Export Project” then choose the file to import.

Figure 142 – Importing Project File

To export the created project files, follow the same steps and select the “Export” option.

8.2. User File Import and Export

Steps to import user information file;

• In the interface, click on the “File” tab and select “Import/Export Users”, then choose the file to import.

Figure 143 – Importing User Files

To export the created user files, follow the same steps and select the “Export” option.

8.3. Channel File Import and Export

Steps to Import Channel File;

• In the interface, click on the "File" tab and select "Import/Export Channels", then choose the file to import.

Figure 144 – Importing Channel Files

• In the Tag Editor, click on the curved arrow icon located at the bottom of the "Created Channels" panel, then choose the file to import.

Figure 145 – Importing Channel Files

Follow the same steps and select the 'Export' option.

8.4. Frame File Import and Export

To Import a Frame File;

• In the interface, click on the "File" tab and select "Import/Export Frames", then choose the file to import.

Figure 146 – Importing Frame Files

• In the Tag Editor, click on the curved arrow icon located at the bottom of the "Created Frames" panel, then choose the file to import.

Figure 147 – Importing Frame Files

Follow the same steps and select the 'Export' option.

8.5. Tag File Import and Export

To import a tag file;

• In the interface, click on the "File" tab and select "Import/Export Tags", then choose the file to import.

Figure 148 – Importing Tag Files

• In the Tag Editor, click on the curved arrow icon located at the bottom of the "Created Tags" panel, then choose the file to import.

Figure 149 – Importing Tag Files

Follow the same steps and select the 'Export' option.

8.6. Alarm File Import and Export

To Import an alarm file;

• In the interface, click on the "File" tab and select "Import/Export Alarms", then choose the file to import.

Figure 150 – Importing Alarm Files

• In the Tag Editor, click on the curved arrow icon located at the bottom of the "Created Alarms" panel, then choose the file to import.

Figure 151 – Importing Alarm Files

Follow the same steps and select the 'Export' option.

8.7. Recipe File Import and Export

To import a recipe file;

• In the Recipe Editor, click on the curved arrow icon located at the bottom of the "Created Recipes" panel, then choose the file to import.

Figure 152 – Importing Recipe Files

Follow the same steps and select the 'Export' option.

8.8. Data Transfer File Import and Export

To import a data transfer file;

• In the Data Transfer Editor, click on the curved arrow icon located at the bottom of the "Created Data Transfers" panel, then choose the file to import.

Figure 153 – Importing Data Transfer Files

Follow the same steps and select the 'Export' option.