Rockwell Automation 2706-MB1 MESSAGEVIEW 421 SOFTWARE MANUAL - Manual (Page 204)

9–5 Managing Projects
Publication 2706-817
The Devices tab in the Project Management dialog lets you: 80
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view MessageView terminal devices and PLC/SLC devices that
are currently defined for a project
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rename a device
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make a copy of an existing device
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delete a device.
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ATTENTION: Do not use the Devices tab of the
Project Management dialog to create a new device.
Device parameters cannot be specified here.
Use other dialogs to add devices to a project:
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MessageView terminal devices are added to a project when an
application is first created using the New Application dialog.
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Controller devices are added to a project using the Comms. Setup
button on the Terminal Setup dialog.
To manipulate devices:
1. Choose Project Management from the Application menu to open
the Project Management dialog.
The New Device Name box is used when
deleting, copying or renaming devices.
2. Select the Devices tab, if not selected.
The Devices tab lists all devices that are defined for the current
project.
3. Perform a task as defined on the next page.
4. Select the Done button to close the dialog.
Note: An application does not have to be open when devices in its
project are manipulated.
Managing Devices in
Projects