Import Catalog Items from another Project

Items for the following catalogs can be imported from another AVEVA Instrumentation project in a multi-project environment:

• Field Device

• Fieldbus Device

• Device

• I/O Module

• Cable

Note that only new items, that means, items not in the current catalog, can be imported using this procedure. Existing catalog items cannot be updated or overwritten by an import.

1. With the appropriate Catalog open, click From Other Project in the Import section of the Manage tab.

   The Select Project window is then displayed.

2. In this window, select the project from which the catalog instruments are to be imported.

   The following message is then displayed:

   

3. Click Yes to proceed with the import.

   The import then takes place. A message is displayed when the import is complete. The imported items are added to the catalog grid.

   A window is then displayed listing any items that were not imported because they already exist in the current project:

   

4. Click OK to close the window.