Import EDE Data

  • The network and BACnet driver are created and active.
  • The data file includes a description for each data point. The missing description is displayed with the symbol ~.
  • The configuration files for the logical and user view (Hierarchy-User.txt and Hierarchy-Logical.txt) were created.
  • To speed configuration, make sure the Desigo CC Transaction Mode is set to Simple or the Automatic Switch of Transaction Mode is set to True.
    The automatic switch setting is recommended. Without it, to re-enable the logs, you need to set the Transaction Mode to Logging at the end of the configuration procedure.
  1. Select Project > Field Networks > [field network].
  1. In the Import tab, click Browse and select the EDE file.
  1. Click Open.
  1. In the Files of type drop-down list, select EDE text file (*.csv) file type or EDE Excel (*.XLSX).
    NOTE: If the Hierarchy-User.txt and Hierarchy-Logical.txt files are used for mapping the views, they must be located in the same location as the import files.
  1. Select the desired import file.
    NOTE: The Hierarchy-User.txt and Hierarchy-Logical.txt files cannot be selected. Furthermore, if an error is found while analyzing the file, a message box displays that must be confirmed by clicking OK. Click Open Log for additional Information.
  1. Click Open.
  1. In the Source Items list, click to select all files.
    NOTE: If Delete unselected objects from views is activated, all automation stations and linked objects that are not located in the selected import file are deleted. The main objects must be deleted manually in logical, physical and user view.
  1. Click Import.
  • A message displays at the end of the import process with a summary of the results in a detailed log.