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Import the Startup.fhx and Simulation.fhx files

The following procedure describes how to import the Startup.fhx file, which contains the simulation control modules, three control module classes, and two phase classes. Importing the Complete.fhx file is similar, but involves a few additional considerations, which are detailed in additional steps after the procedure.

  1. Start DeltaV Explorer.
    The new database opens.
  2. Import the Startup.fhx file using the File → Import → Standard DeltaV Format command.
  3. Browse to the DeltaV\Samples\BatchTutorial directory and select the Startup.fhx file. (If importing Complete.fhx, refer to the additional steps.)

    A message may appear stating that the database already contains an object with the same name and asking if you want to update that object with the one from the import file. Click No to All so that the latest database object names are used.

  4. Import the Simulation.fhx file.
    Note

    Some of the imported phases and modules contain references to named sets and other modules that we will create later in the tutorial. Ignore the warnings in the import log that refer to these import errors. Also ignore any warnings about import of the workstation name not being successful.

  5. If you are using a controller, commission the imported controller, CTLRnn, by clicking Decommissioned Controllers, selecting the controller you want to use, and dragging that controller from the right pane to CTLRnn. (If you have I/O cards, click NO when asked to autosense them.)
  6. Download the configuration by selecting Physical Network, right-clicking, and then selecting Download → Physical Network from the context menu.
  7. If you check the configuration, there might be several messages that refer to some modules not having any blocks, and so on. Click Download anyway.
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