Yaskawa MP900 Series MPLOGGER - Manual (Page 36)

4 Basic Operation
4.3.1 Creating a Blank Workbook
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4.3 Creating a New Workbook
MPLOGGER uses a Microsoft Excel platform and runs from a special workbook. The work-
book contains MPLOGGER VBA objects, although it appears the same as a normal workbook.
To construct a monitoring system using MPLOGGER, you must create a special workbook for
MPLOGGER. This can be done in two ways, either by creating a new workbook, or by copying
an existing workbook and modifying it.
• Unless it is the first time MPLOGGER is being used, the workbook that was most recently used
will open automatically when MPLOGGER is started to enable immediate operation.
• Depending on the controller that is connected, multiple workbooks may be required. For example,
MPLOGGER could be installed on a laptop that can connect to a variety of controllers, each
requiring a unique workbook. The user would switch between the workbooks depending on the
work that is being done. To open a special workbook under these circumstances, select
File -
Open from the standard Excel menus.
4.3.1 Creating a Blank Workbook
Use the following procedure to create a blank workbook.
1. Select Create New WorkBook - Create New Workbook from PLC Menu.
2. The Create New Monitoring Workbook Dialog Box will be displayed.
Specify the save folder and file name. Then click the Save Button.
A new workbook for monitoring will be displayed. The first row in the Excel sheet is
reserved for displaying the communications and operating status.
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