Loop List
- Last UpdatedNov 05, 2025
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The Loop List is the main window for adding/editing Loops in the Project and for assigning instruments to loops. By default all loops in the Project are shown in the Loop List grid. If required, Users may use the column filters to filter the list by Plant area, etc.
Access the Loop List
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To open the Loop List, click Select in the Grids and Schedules section of the Home tab.
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Select Loops from the list of grids that is then displayed. The Loop List grid is then displayed:
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For information on the grid controls including selecting a loop record, and sorting and filtering the grid data, refer to Working with the Data Grid.
The Loop List consists of two grids. The main, upper grid displays details of the loops in the Project. The lower grid displays details of any instruments assigned to the loop currently selected in the upper grid.
Add New Loops to the Loop List
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To create a new Loop, click New on the Home tab. For retails, refer to Add a Loop to the Loop List.
A Loop can be copied by selecting an existing loop record then clicking the Copy Selected menu option from the small pull-down menu next to the New option on the Home tab. Copying a Loop will also copy loop instruments and the original data assigned to each instrument to the new instruments created, except for the following data: TagNo, PlantConnection. For details, refer to Copy Existing Loops.
Loop data may also be imported from external applications and sources. For details, refer to Import Loop Data from Excel.
Edit Loop Data
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To edit data, double-click on the Loop record or select it and click Edit on the Home tab. For details, refer to Edit a Loop in the Loop List.
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If a Loop has instruments, double-click on the instrument record to edit the instrument data in the Edit window. For details, refer to Edit a Tag in the Instrument List.
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Users may also edit most columns directly in the Grid itself. Select the cell and enter a new value, select it from a picklist, etc.
Loop List - List Tools Options
The following options are located on the List Tools - Loops tab:
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Records Section: |
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Refresh |
These common options are also located on the Home tab. For details, refer to the AVEVA Instrumentation Common Functionality User Guide. |
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New |
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Edit |
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Delete |
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Tools Section: |
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Show Un-Assigned |
This checkbox is used to filter the list so that only unassigned Loops, in other words, without allocated instruments, are listed. Uncheck the checkbox to remove the filter. |
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Wiring |
Creates a graphical wiring report for the currently selected Loop(s) showing detailed loop wiring. The command will only show valid termination data if wiring/cabling has been created for instruments in the selected loop(s) using Instrument Wiring Manager. For details, refer to Loop Wiring Check Reports. |
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Bulk Edit Loop Numbers |
Used to edit multiple loop numbers. For details, refer to Edit Multiple Loop Numbers. |
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Bulk Update Tag Format |
Used to change the tag format of multiple loops. For details, refer to Edit Multiple Loops. |