Settings of the FactoryTalk Linx Configuration Import Export Tool

Here are the settings of
FactoryTalk Linx
Configuration Import Export Tool.
Option
Description
Operation
Choose to Import or Export shortcuts and drivers.
Target Server
Select the
FactoryTalk Linx
server that contains the shortcuts and drivers you need to export, or select the
FactoryTalk Linx
server that you need to add shortcuts and drivers in.
Tip:
The servers are limited to the two
FactoryTalk Linx
instances running on the same workstation as the Configuration import/export tool.
Import File
Select the CSV file that contains the
FactoryTalk Linx
configuration.
Export File
Specify a folder location and filename to save the exported CSV file.
Both Shortcut & Driver
Select to import or export both shortcut and driver configurations.
Shortcut Only
Select to only import or export shortcuts.
Driver Only
Select to only import or export drivers.
Import List
List all the shortcuts or drivers that are available for import.
Select the checkbox next to each item to choose the set to be imported or select the checkbox at the top of the list to select all items.
Export List
List all the shortcuts or drivers that are available for export.
Select the checkbox next to each item to choose the set to be exported or select the checkbox at the top of the list to select all items.
Reset
Click to set all the options to their initial values.
Start Import
Click to start the Import process.
Start Export
Click to start the export process.
Create new items and skip existing
After selecting this option, all the existing items will be retained but new items will be added.
This option is only available for import.
Create new items and update existing
After selecting this option, all the existing items with the same name will be replaced and new items will be created during importing shortcuts or drivers.
This option is only available for import.
Delete all existing shortcuts & drivers and then create new
After selecting this option, all existing shortcuts and drivers will be deleted when the import starts, new shortcuts and drivers will be created during importing.
This option is only available in the import.
View Log
To open and view the log file.
Status
Shows the progress of the import and export process.
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