Description

When importing PLC configuration files, PLC objects (PLC boxes, PLC connection points or addresses) are marked program-internally if they exist in the EPLAN project in the associated configuration project, but not in the import file.

After importing the PLC data, this marking is displayed as an activated check box for the respective objects in the Addresses / assignment lists dialog (Tab Devices > Command group PLC > Assignment list) in the Marked for deletion table column.

When importing in AutomationML AR APC format, PLC connection points are additionally marked for deletion if the symbolic address in the import file is empty, but the Symbolic address (automatic) property is filled at the associated PLC connection point in EPLAN. The existing symbolic address remains.

An AML import also takes place in the background during the insertion of items and accessories via the add-on "PHOENIX CONTACT clipx ENGINEER". In the process, items are marked for deletion that were removed via the add-on and are no longer located in the import file but still exist in the layout space. After the import, the check box for the property Marked for deletion is activated in the property dialog of the part placement.

When carrying out the check run, all objects with this marking are searched for. A message is output in the message management for every object found.