Importing and exporting signals

If you need to transfer signals and their data between Mechatronics Concept Designer and SIMIT, STEP7, or TIA Portal, use the Import Signals and Export Signals commands. You can transfer signal data, such as its NX or imported name, I/O type, data type, address, initial value, and comments.

To keep signal names consistent between Mechatronics Concept Designer and external machine controllers, you can use duplicate signal names for global and adapter signals.

Importing signals

You can import the following file types with the corresponding software:

• SIMIT .txt files
• STEP7 .txt files
• TIA Portal .xlsx files

You can continue developing imported signals in Mechatronics Concept Designer. For example, you can change the I/O type of signals after you import them.

Exporting signals

You can export boolean, integer, double word, string, and array signals and their signal data to a .txt or .csv file.

Where do I find it?

Application	Mechatronics Concept Designer
Command	Import Signals, Export Signals

How do I

• Import signal data
• Export signal data

Learn more

• Signal
• Symbol Table
• Create Signals from Operations
• Export Sensors and Actuators to SIMIT
• Disconnecting external connections in Mechatronics Concept Designer

Look up more details

• Import Signals dialog box
• Export Signals dialog box

Related Topics

• Importing and exporting signal mapping connections

Quick links

• Introduction to Mechatronics Concept Designer
• Mechatronics Concept Designer Preferences
• Browse NX help by product area

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