Add and Modify Item IDs from the Datablock Browser

 To add or modify an item ID for your driver configuration:

  1. In the Power Tool's Tree Browser, select the item you want to add or change an item for.
  2. If required, clear the Enabled check box or choose Stop from the Display Mode menu to stop the driver.

Changes to the Item ID and Access Path are not allowed if the item is enabled and the driver is connected to the selected item’s server.

  1. Click the Browse Server button. The Browse OPC Server (Datablock Browser) dialog box appears.
  2. In the Item ID’s tree browser, expand the list(s) and select the item ID you want to add to the group. The item ID appears in the Access Path tree browser.

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Enter the database block information in the ItemID and Access Path fields.

NOTE: The Access Path field can be left blank.

  1. Click OK. The selected item ID and access path are displayed in the Properties Viewer.

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