Panasonic AFP7MC16EC

4.6 Saving and Managing Files
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4.6 Saving and Managing Files
4.6.1 File Type
The set parameters and positioning table information can be saved or exported in the
following four formats.
File name
Extension
Application
Operation
CMI file .cmi
The whole parameters of FP7 MC Unit are saved.
 EtherCAT communication parameters
 Setting of Positioning Parameters
 Setting of positioning tables
Save
Open
Project file .ecc
Project files (EtherCAT communication parameters)
created by EtherCAT Configurator in CMI are saved.
Save
Open
ENI file .xml
ENI files created by EtherCAT Configurator in CMI are
exported/imported.
Export
Import
CSV file .csv
The whole parameters of FP7 MC Unit are exported in
csv format. They can be used for checking parameters.
Export
4.6.2 Saving as CMI Files
Set parameters and positioning table information can be saved and opened on CMI. The
saved data can also be reused in multiple units and projects.
PROCEDURE
1. Select "File" > "Save As" from the menu bar.
The "Save As" dialog box is displayed.
2. Enter a saving destination and file name, and press [Save] button.
Information on parameters and positioning tables is saved as files with the
extension (.cmi).
KEY POINTS
• The files saved by the above operations contain the information on all
parameters and positioning tables set on CMI.