RX3i Exporting Variables Issue

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• Jan 6, 2012

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I searched the forum already and what i did find didn't answer my issue. I am able to export all my variables in to a .csv but for whatever reason the Reference Address is making the move over. I think its due to the variable not being published but am not sure. Any GE pros wanna confirm or dismiss?

 

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I just exported a PLC target's variables, both addressed and symbolic from an Rx3i target to a csv file. The reference address shows up in column P.

When I exported an HMI target's variables, the address shows up in column R. It doesn't seem to matter whether or not the variable is published.

 

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When I do this Column "P" just shows <symbolic> even when it has a %R reference. Is this normal? Maybe I am expecting too much from ME?

 

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GOT IT! Thanks Steve!

 

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Using Rx3i and Machine Edition 7.5. Any way to export current variable values to csv? I've exported the variables to csv but not values other than initial. Short of writing a script I see no other way. Am I missing something obvious?
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• Jan 28, 2014

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Similar, but it is always better to start a new thread.

Here is a way that MAY get current values. It is not tested.

1. Go online with the desired PLC.
2. Upload the logic, and include the initial values.

I would make a duplicate of the project before uploading. By being online and uploading the initial values, you should change the saved values to the current values in the PLC.

 

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Thanks, I'll start a new thread.
Your method does work but it requires uploading and entering in all the current values into the initial values every time a change is made. This is time consuming and it would be easier to just go online with the target and put the values in that way. I need to be able to export current variable values to csv without having to upload. Hope you find the new thread!
Thanks.