4.3 How to Copy the CFC Charts into the Project
Introduction
Now copy the adapted and renamed CFC charts from the "fast_Lib" master data library in the
"fast_Prj" project to the plant's "Function (1)" folder. When you have completed copying you
can continue with configuration in SIMATIC Manager in the Process Object view.
Requirement
● The project-specific CFC charts "MOTOR1", "VALVE1" and "PIDCTRL1" are located in the
"Charts" folder of the master data library in the Process Object View.
● SIMATIC Manager is open in the Component View.
Procedure
Step Action
1 Select the menu command "View > Plant View" in SIMATIC Manager.
2 In the Plant View, open the tree in the left-hand window.
3 Select the "Process tag types" folder in the "fast_Lib" folder.
4 In SIMATIC Manager, select the menu command "Window > Arrange > Tile vertically".
5 In the Component View, select the folder "fast_Lib" > S7 Program(1) > Charts
6 Keeping <CTRL> pressed, select the 3 charts "MOTOR1", "VALVE1" and "PIDCTRL1".
7 Open the shortcut menu and select the menu command "Cut".
8 Select the "Process tag types" folder in the Plant View.
9 Open the shortcut menu and select the menu command "Paste".
The 3 charts are now located in the "Process tag types" folder in the Plant View.
10 In the SIMATIC Manager, select the menu command "View > Process Object View".
11 In the Process Object View, open the tree in the left-hand window.
12 Click the "Process tag types" folder in the "fast_Lib" folder.
13 In the right window, open the "General " tab.
The following CFCs are displayed in the table:
● "MOTOR1"
● "VALVE1"
● "PIDCTRL1"
14 Select all 3 charts.
To do this, click on the row number in the first column.
Drag-and-drop the selected CFC charts to the "fast_Prj\Plant(1)\Unit(1)\Function(1)" folder.
Note:
You can select multiple charts by simultaneously pressing the <Ctrl> key.
15 Click on the folder "fast_Prj\Plant(1)\Unit(1)\Function(1)".
The copied CFCs are shown in the table in the right-hand window.
Configuring the process tags and the sequential control
4.3 How to Copy the CFC Charts into the Project
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