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Importing EOX files for SIMATIC STEP 7

Requirement:

Based on the initial situation, various EOX files that contain the corresponding libraries must be imported.

  1. The model is empty, i.e., only the system libraries are available (also see Filter).

Import the following EOX files:

<EEC installation folder>\install\Tutorial\Mechatronic\Mechatronic.eox
<EEC installation folder>\install\Tutorial\Step7\Step7_Ui.eox
<EEC installation folder>\install\Tutorial\Step7\Step7_IOGenerator_Ui.eox
  1. The model contains T_Mechatronic_Architecture and T_Mechatronic_ModularSystem.

Import the following EOX files:

<EEC installation folder>\install\Tutorial\Step7\Step7_Ui.eox
<EEC installation folder>\install\Tutorial\Step7\Step7_IOGenerator_Ui.eox

Proceed as follows to import the required EOX files:

  1. Select File > Import....

The import wizard opens with the Import dialog:

  1. Select Model > Engineering Object Format (EOX Format).
  2. Press [Next >] to confirm.

  1. Select Add in the Mode panel.
  2. Select the required EOX file in the Source... section.
  3. Select the required libraries.
  4. Press [Finish] to confirm.

  1. Use to apply all incoming changes in the Synchronization view.
  2. If necessary, repeat Steps 1 to 8 and select the next EOX file that you need.