Add a controller from an ACD or L5X file

Add controllers to the
Application Code Manager
 project from an existing Logix Designer XML file (.L5X) or Logix Designer Project file (.ACD).
To add a controller from an ACD or L5X file
  1. In the
    Preview
     or
    Class View
     pane, right-click the
    Controller
     folder and then click
    Add New from ACD/L5X
    .
  2. In the
    Select an ACD/L5X File
     dialog, select the file to add then click
    Open
    .
  3. In the
    Import From ACD Wizard - Instance Import Actions
     page, review the items listed. Items with
    Add
     in the
    Action
     column are imported.
  4. If any objects should not be imported, click
    Add
     and then select
    Exclude
    .
  5. Select
    Next
    . The
    Import
     dialog displays. The information grid shows any errors, warning, info, or debug messages generated during the import. Review any warnings or errors listed.
    • Click
      View Changes
       to see a comparison of the original and updated information in an Excel spreadsheet.
    • Information buttons show how many of each type of message are present. Filter the displayed messages by clicking the button for the message type to toggle the display of those messages.
  6. Select
    Next
    . The
    Import From ACD Wizard - Content Imported
     page displays.
  7. Select
    Finish
    .
    The new object will appear in the
    Preview
     pane and
    Class View
     pane.
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