Assigning parameters for the HMI device in STEP 7   
6.2 Integrating GSDML in STEP 7 
  KP8, KP8F, KP32F 
72  Operating Instructions, 11/2011, A5E03284305-02 
Requirement 
●  The GSD is installed. 
Information on installing the GSD can be found online at: 
Integrating a GSD File (http://support.automation.siemens.
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om/WW/view/en/22817133) 
●  STEP 7 applications, e.g., the LAD/STL/FBD editor or the symbol table, are closed. 
●  SIMATIC Manager is open. 
Displaying the HMI device 
●  Catalog structure with KP8 and KP8F 
KP8 and KP8F are displayed in the catalog structure of the HW Config, "GSD" folder - 
see red labeling in the following image. 
 
●  Catalog structure with KP32F 
KP32F devices are displayed in the catalog structure of the HW Config, "GSD" folder - 
see red identification in the following figure.