Rockwell Automation Logix5000 Logix5000 Controllers Quick Start - Manual (Page 12)

12 Publication 1756-QS001E-EN-P - October 2009
Chapter 1 Program and Test a Simple Project
Before You Begin
To configure and program a Logix5000 controller, you use RSLogix 5000 software to create and manage a
project for the controller. A project is the file on your workstation (or server) that stores the logic,
configuration, data, and documentation for a controller.
• The file for the project has an .ACD extension.
• When you create a project, the project name is the same as the name of the controller.
• The controller name is independent of the project name. You can rename either the project name or
the controller name.
In an open project, there is this information:
To open a folder and show its contents, either:
• double-click the folder.
• click the + sign.
Item Description
A Name of the project. If you rename the project or controller, both names are shown.
B Name of the controller.
C The controller organizer is a graphical overview of the project. Use the controller organizer
to navigate to the various components of a project.
A
B
C