Connected Components Workbench (CCW) version 7.0 added some much needed usability features when it released back in September of 2014.

One of those welcome features was a context-sensitive right click menu for accessing common tasks.

In today’s article, I show you how to use that menu to export and import variables and their comments in the below steps.

Step 1) Open Micro800 project, right click on controller, select “Variable Import/Export”

The first step is to open the Micro800 project you want to export variables (and their documentation) from.

Once your project is open in Connected Components Workbench (CCW) v7.0 (or later,) right click on the Micro800 controller found at the top left of the Project Organizer.

Now from the right click menu choose “Variable Export/Import” as shown below:

Note: This menu item pertains to the Global Variables

Step 2) Choose a file location and name for your export file

Once step one is complete, you should see a “Variable Export/Import” popup window.
Click on the browse button to continue.

Step 3) Select the location and file name for export

When the browse window appears, choose a location and name for your export and then click on “Save”

Step 4) Click on “Export”

Now back in the “Variable Export/Import” popup window click on “Export”

Step 5) Make a selection to continue

If you would like to view the export file in Microsoft Excel, select “Yes,” otherwise select “No.”
Step 6) Right click on Program to export Program Variables

If you would also like to export Program Variables, right click on the Program in question (not the Program Variables) and then select “Variable Export/Import”

Step 7) Repeat Steps 2-5 to complete the export

To complete the export of the Program Variables, repeat steps 2-5 while giving the new export file a unique name.

Step 8) Repeat the above process to import variables by selecting the “Import Variables” tab of the “Variable Export/Import” popup window.

To import Variables (along with their comments) repeat the process for exporting but now choose the “Import Variables” tab of the “Variable Export/Import” popup window.

Step 9) Check the import status to insure import succeeded

Once the import is complete, a window will popup at the bottom of CCW.
Check the window to be sure your import succeeded:

If there was an issue or error, you may get a message similar to the one shown below:

I hope you found the above article about how to import and export variables and their comments using Connected Components Workbench helpful.

If you have any of your own comments or questions, please feel free to share them by using the “post a comment or question” link below.

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Connected Components Workbench (CCW) version 7.0 added some much needed features when it released back in September of 2014.

One of those welcome features was a context-sensitive device menu for accessing common tasks.

In today’s article, I show you how to use that menu to change the controller type (aka Micro800 model) of an existing program in just three easy steps.

Step 1) Open Micro800 project, right click on controller and select change

The first step is to open your Micro800 project in Connected Components Workbench (CCW) version 7.0 or 8.0.

Once open, right click on the Micro800 controller which is found at the top of the Project Organizer on the left of the screen.

Now from the right click menu choose “Change Controller” as seen below:

NOTE: The change controller feature in CCW version 7 and 8 does not support the Micro810.

To work around this, export your Micro810 project and them import it into a new project setup for the new controller you wish to change to.

Step 2) Choose new controller and click Ok

Once step one is complete, you should see a “Controller Change” popup  window.
On the left side of this window you should see a dropdown list for the “Target” “Controller Type.”

To continue, click on the drop down list and select the Micro800 controller you would like your program changed to, as seen below:

NOTE: If you are using CCW version 7, the “change to” version will be 7. If you are using CCW version 8, the “change to” version will be 8.

Step 3) Verify change was successful

After a few moments you should see a popup window displayed at the bottom of CCW.
Inside that window you should see a message stating the “Controller Change” was successful, as seen below:

I hope you found the above article about how to change a Connected Components Workbench’s controller type helpful.

If you have any comments or questions please feel free to share them by using the “post a comment or question” link below.

Until next time, Peace ✌️ 

If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show.

Shawn M Tierney
Technology Enthusiast & Content Creator

Eliminate commercials and gain access to my weekly full length hands-on, news, and Q&A sessions by becoming a member at The Automation Blog or on YouTube. You'll also find all of my affordable PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.

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Shawn Tierney

I'm a lifelong Technology Enthusiast who began programing in the early 80's on the Apple II and VIC-20 personal computers. After earning a degree in Electronics, I worked as a Certified Controls and Information Automation Specialist for 25 years before leaving to become a full time Industrial Automation instructor and mentor at TheAutomationSchool, as well as publishing industry interviews, news, and product how-to’s at TheAutomationBlog.com. If you're interested in my training, mentoring, or becoming a sponsor, please schedule a teams meeting with me via https://calendly.com/shawntierney/business-meeting

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