Operating Instructions

Chapter 4 – Configuring Groups, Shared Points, and Statistics
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Data Type
Description Value
VT_BOOL Boolean (TRUE = -1, FALSE = 0) 11
VT_I1 1 byte signed character 17
VT_UI1 1 byte unsigned character 18
VT_UI2 2 byte unsigned integer 19
VT_UI4 4 byte unsigned integer 20
VT_ARRAY Array of values. Not supported. +8192
Using OPC Data Manager Data Files
The OPC Data Manager uses data files to hold information about groups, points, and statistics. As you
create groups, shared points, and statistics, you save the information in data files. These data files have a
.csv file extension. You can create as many data files as you need.
To activate the OPC Data Manager, group and point information must be added via the main window. If
you already have information saved in a data file, you can open or import the data file to bring its
information into the OPC Data Manager.
Opening OPC Data Manager Files
When you open an OPC Data Manager data file, any currently displayed information is replaced with the
information in the opened file.
To open a file, do the following steps:
1. Click
.
2. In the Open dialog box, find the file, and then click Open.
The information is displayed in the main window.
Importing OPC Data Manager Files
When you import an OPC Data Manager file, its information is added to the currently displayed
information. Importing a file can be useful when you want to merge information from multiple files.
To import a file, do the following steps:
1. On the File menu, click Import.
2. In the Open dialog box, find the file, and then click Open.
The information is added to the main window.
3. Click
to save the imported information to the current file.