Rockwell Automation 1757-FFLDC4 FOUNDATION Fieldbus System User Manual - Manual (Page 29)

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Create an RSFieldbus Software Project Chapter 3
Do these steps to initiate an RSFieldbus project.
1. To start the RSFieldbus software program, choose
Start>Programs>Rockwell Software>RSFieldbus>RSFieldbus.
The RSFieldbus Main window appears.
There is a choice for a demo license that lets you create a limited number of
function blocks. In the non-demo mode, you must activate a license.
To check how many blocks are licensed on your system, choose About on
the Help menu.
2. Click the New icon and choose Project.
The Setup New Project Workspace dialog box appears.
3. Type a project name for the File name.
Our example shows PID. The ‘.ffp’ extension for saved projects denotes
FOUNDATION Fieldbus project.
4. Click Save.
The Project Window appears.
See an example on page 30 .
IMPORTANT When choosing an RSFieldbus license, keep in mind that a typical device
requires a minimum of three blocks (Resource, Transducer, and process
control), with an average of five blocks used. For example, a 64-block
RSFieldbus license will support approximately 21 devices. Any device
that requires more than three blocks will reduce the number of
supported devices.
TIP To open an existing project, see page 31 for procedures.