Create a translation file

A translation file is an XML formatted file associated with the Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000 ladder logic programming package. The PLCViewerApp includes a default XML translation file that specifies the parameters that appear on a function block for RSLogix v30. If you want to show additional parameters on a function block, support additional versions of RSLogix, or support blocks not included in the default library, you can create a custom translation file.

A quick and simple way to create a custom translation file is to copy the default translation file and modify it to specify additional function block parameters.

To create a copy of a translation file

1. After importing the PLCViewerApp, locate the default translation file.

   1. Using Windows Explorer on the Galaxy Repository computer, proceed to the following folder:

      C:\Program Files (x86)\ArchestrA\Framework\FileRepository\Galaxy_Name\ObjectFileStorage2

      where Galaxy_Name is the assigned name of your Galaxy.

   2. Type plc in the search field near the top right of the Windows Explorer window.

      A list of files containing plc in their names appears.

   3. Right-click a listed file to show a shortcut menu and select Open file location.

      You should see the default translation file listed in the folder.

      

2. Copy the default translation file and place the copy in an accessible folder.

3. Rename the copy of the default translation file.

4. Modify the copied translation file to access more data from the RSLogix applications.

5. Save your changes.

Continue to Integrate information from a custom translation file for instructions on configuring a custom translation file.