Select Project>Equipment>Ports in the Workbench left pane.
Do one of the following.
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Click File>New>Object on the Workbench menu bar. |
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Click the button on the Workbench toolbar. |
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In the Workbench left pane: |
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Either |
Or |
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Double click Ports. |
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Press Ctrl+N on the keyboard. |
The New Port dialog box opens when you use any method.
Enter the following information to define the port.
Protocol |
The protocols available to you will depend on the node you select, and the device communication protocols available on that node. To select a protocol, click the drop-down list button to the right of the input field to display the list of available protocols, then click the protocol you want to use. |
Port |
The ports available to you will depend on the node and protocol you select. To select a port, click the drop-down list button to the right of the input field to display the list of available ports for the protocol, then click the port you want to use. |
Click OK to continue configuring the new port.
Result: The Port Properties dialog box for the new port opens. You will need to enter information for the General and port-specific properties.
Step 2. Open a Port Properties dialog box. |