Step 2.5. Create a Port to Communicate with the Machine Edition Project

  1. Expand the Equipment folder in the Workbench left pane.

  2. Double-click Ports.

A New Port dialog box opens.

  1. Select the following.

Field

Description

Protocol

POINT_BRIDGE

Port

Available POINT_BRIDGE port

  1. Click OK.

The Port Properties - <Port> dialog box opens.

  1. Check Enable.

  1. Click OK.

Result: A port is now set up to access Machine Edition variable data.

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Step 2. (Optional) Configure CIMPLICITY points to access Machine Edition variables.