Moving Multiple UDT at once

[PLC Pie Guy]

Hey all.

Quick question about RSL5000. Currently in V20.

I am wondering how one could go about exporting multiple UDT data types from one project to a folder then import them into another project. Currently I always export one by one and import one by one. This takes forever when there are nearly 50 of them.

How would you do it??

Thanks

 

[dmroeder]

If you have both projects on the same machine, you can copy/paste them one at a time. Still clunky but much better than going through the import/export process.

 

[jkerekes]

If you use these UDTs on many projects, why not create a template project file with them in it. Then add as needed to the template.

 

[JaxGTO]

If you have both projects on the same machine, you can copy/paste them one at a time. Still clunky but much better than going through the import/export process.

That is what I do now. I have one Master program with all the UDT code and things I use on a regular basis. I start a new project with that and delete what I wont need.

Also if I create a new UDT or block of code I add it to the Master copy.

 

[JeremyM]

That's a good idea, JaxGTO.

 

[cwal61]

I would do a File > Save As > "Master_Copy" on a Program file that contains all the UDT's. Then Delete All Subroutines, Delete all Logic in the Main Routine and then Delete all Unused Tags. This should give you a clean copy. Then Save your "Master Copy".

 

[jstolaruk]

I also use the Master Template project but I have on the occasion wanted to copy UDTs or AOIS. On the project with all of the UDTs that you wish to copy, you could create a UDT that includes members made up of each UDT or AOI you want exported; call it "All_UDT_AOIs". Then export All_UDT_AOI and all of the UDTs and AOIs that are used will export with it.

 

[nhatsen]

I am wondering how one could go about exporting multiple UDT data types from one project to a folder then import them into another project.

a) Create a temporal UDT.
b) Add as many members as UDTs you need to export:
var1 -> UDT1
var2 -> UDT2
...
c) Export the temporal UDT. Select the option "Include all referenced Add-On Instructions and User-Defined Types".

The exported file will contain all the selected UDTs.

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@jstolaruk: funny I was writing a similar answer

 

[PLC Pie Guy]

All good reply's guys.

I think adding them to one temporal UDT will work good for this one particular scenario as I do have to copy these UDT to 2 projects and nearly all 50 are pertaining to just one machine. There are other UDTs that I will leave out of the temporal UDT as they don't pertain to the same equipment, that could be messy.

Normally, I do keep a master PLC file with the usual UDT and AOI that get used frequently but this was just something I was adding on the fly.

Thanks for all the replies.

 

[rootboy]

tem·po·ral

adjective

Relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs; secular.
synonyms: secular, nonspiritual, worldly, profane, material, mundane, earthly, terrestrial;

Sorry guys, but I got tickled on this one. I think you meant to use "temporary" instead.

 

[nhatsen]

Sorry guys, but I got tickled on this one. I think you meant to use "temporary" instead.

Another word for my list of Spanish-English false friends.

 

[ASF]

English isn't a language. English is three languages stacked on top of one another wearing a trench coat.

 

[PLC Pie Guy]

tem·po·ral

adjective

Relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs; secular.
synonyms: secular, nonspiritual, worldly, profane, material, mundane, earthly, terrestrial;

Sorry guys, but I got tickled on this one. I think you meant to use "temporary" instead.

Well,, here I was all impressed because I thought I learned a new word today. I guess I should stop saying it!

 

[rootboy]

Although, if you want to laugh, you should hear my Spanish...

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