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2 Replacement from FX3G to FX5S
2.4 Conversion of the Projects
2.4 Conversion of the Projects
When converting FX3G projects to FX5S projects, use GX Works3.
After converting the projects, it may be necessary to adjust the programs (instructions, devices) and parameters.
Operation Method for Replacing Projects
To convert FX3G projects to FX5S projects, perform operations in GX Works3.
To convert the projects, install the engineering tool of the following version.
Precautions
• To read projects of GX Works2 using GX Works3, convert beforehand using GX Works2, and then read the projects. Even
for projects converted using GX Works2, conversion may not be performed according to the state of the project. If there is
an error in the program, operation will be canceled.
• To read projects of GX Works2 using GX Works3, delete the security (user Management, data security setting) of GX
Works2 beforehand and then read the projects. If the security is set to the GX Works2 project, read out will be canceled.
• To read projects of GX Works2 using GX Works3, administrator rights are required.
• The FX5S does not support the SFC program.
Engineering tool Version Remarks
GX Works3 1.080J or higher 
GX Works2 1.519R or higher Supplied with GX Works3.
GX Works2
format project data
(FX3G)
Conversion of the projects
Write with
GX Works3
Conversion
GX Works3
format project data
(FX5S)
FX5S CPU module