Step 2.6. Create a Device to Communicate with the Machine Edition Project

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

  2. Double-click Devices.

A New Device dialog box opens.

  1. Enter the following.

Field

Description

Device

Machine Edition (remote) project name.

Port

POINT_BRIDGE port.

  1. Click OK.

The Device - <device name> dialog box opens.

  1. Make sure the following is selected.

Field

Select

Port

POINT_BRIDGE port.

Description

(Recommended) Enter a brief statement to help identify the device.

Resource ID

Machine Edition resource

Model type

CIMPLICITY System

  1. Click OK.

Result: A device is now set up to communicate with the Machine Edition project.

More information

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