Import IED... Action
The Import IED... action opens a dialog box allowing you to select an XML file with an IED configuration to import to the system.
Once the file is selected, it will open a new dialog box with messages related to file validation. First, the XML will be validated against a schema. If the schema defined in the XML is correct, then the data will be validated and the report will be displayed. If there are any critical errors (for example, undefined mandatory fields like IED name or point name) error messages will be shown in the dialog box and you have to fix the issues and then import the file again.
If there are no error messages, you will be presented with the following.
• If the IED defined in the xml is new, the following options will be presented.
• Import: Initiates the import process. The actions log is displayed in the dialog box.
After the import process is completed, you will be presented with two buttons.
• OK: Closes the dialog box.
• Download Logs: Allows you to download the logs shown in the dialog box.
• Cancel: Cancels the import process and closes the dialog box.
• If the IED defined in the XML file exists in the system, you will be presented with three buttons.
• Update: Updates the definition of the existing IED defined in the XML. The log is displayed in the dialog box.
• Replace: Replaces the existing IED with the IED defined in the XML. The log is displayed in the dialog box.
• Cancel: Cancels the import process and closes the dialog box.
If you select the Update or the Replace options, you will be presented with the following options.
• OK: Closes the dialog box.
• Download Logs: Allows you to download the logs shown in the dialog box.
Understanding SCADA Options
After selecting any SCADA device in the Viewer, the right‑click context menu includes SCADA options for creating related devices, adding a relationship to an existing device, and getting information about the selected SCADA device.