Note
The following actions are NOT recorded in the change log:
● Actions that were triggered from the EDD
● Operator actions that were performed in the online context
It comprises the following entries:
Column Meaning
Object identification Database identification of the object (device or network) for which a change was
made
Object name Name of the object (device or network) for which a change was made
Action Indicates which action was executed
Time Time set on the computer when the action was carried out
Description Description of action
Details Details of action
Comment Comment which a user entered before applying a change.
Prerequisite for an entry:
In the SIMATIC PDM settings, the "Show entry dialog for change log comments"
check box on the "General" tab must be selected.
User name Logon name of the user who performed the change
Computer name Name of the computer from which the change was made
Object path Name of a device with the path where the device can be found
9.2 "Insert" menu
9.2.1 Inserting an object
Installing SIMATIC PDM makes additional functions available in SIMATIC Manager. These
can be accessed by selecting the menu command Insert > SIMATIC PDM.
Select the PDM object that you want to insert. Depending on the object selected in SIMATIC
Manager, only objects which can be inserted at the selected object are available.
Requirement
One of the following views is open:
● Process device network view
● Process device plant view
Menus and dialog boxes for SIMATIC PDM in the SIMATIC Manager
9.2 "Insert" menu
Help for SIMATIC PDM (V8.2)
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