Program Files and Version Control in the XG-7000 Series
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Important Information
How to create and edit program files in the
XG VisionEditor
The following sections cover the basic methods used in
creating and editing each type of program file with XG
VisionEditor.
Reference
Programs can also be created on the controller by constructing
image processing flowcharts. For more details on the Flow Editor,
see the XG-7000 Series User's Manual.
Creating a workspace
"Creating a Workspace for a Controller" (Page 2-6)
Creating a new program / inspection
"Creating a Program" (Page 2-8)
Editing and working with flowcharts
• "Editing a Flowchart" (Page 2-22)
• [Library] tab (Page 3-222)
Registering registered images
"Registering a Captured Image" (Page 3-396)
Editing system settings
"Changing Controller System Settings (System Settings)"
(Page 5-2)
Reference
If the system settings file (env.dat) does not exist in the
workspace, a new one will be created automatically when you
create a program file.
Defining global variables.
"Global Variables" (Page 3-7)
Reference
If the system variables file (gvar.dat) does not exist in the
workspace, a new one will be created automatically when you
create a program file.
Using images as logos
• "Startup logo (logo.bmp)" (Page 2-14)
• [Logo Image (BMP)] of the Screen Editor
Creating bin and dll files
"PlugIn Unit" (Page 3-314)
How to transfer program files to the XG-
7000 Series controller
The following sections cover the basic methods for
transferring program files in the XG VisionEditor workspace
to the connected XG-7000 Series controller.
Uploading program files to a connected controller
"Uploading Files to a Controller" (Page 2-10)
Reference
Supported connections: Ethernet and USB Ver.2.0.
Transferring programs to a SD card for use in the
controller
"Exporting or Importing Files" (Page 2-14)
Note
For guaranteed performance, KEYENCE recommends the use of
the following industrial rated SD cards with the XG-7000 Series
controller: KEYENCE OP-84232 (256 MB) or OP-87133 (512 MB),
CA-SD1G (1 GB), CA-SD4G (4 GB: SDHC). KEYENCE does not
guarantee operation with commercial SD cards.
Reference
For more details on working directly with program files on the SD
card in the controller, see the XG-7000 Series User's Manual.
How to transfer program files and data to
the XG VisionEditor workspace
The following sections cover the basic methods for
transferring program files and data to the XG VisionEditor
workspace.
Downloading program files from a connected controller
"Downloading Files from a Controller" (Page 2-12)
Reference
Supported connections: Ethernet and USB Ver.2.0.
Transferring programs to a SD card for use in XG
VisionEditor
Note
For guaranteed performance, KEYENCE recommends the use of
the following industrial rated SD cards with the XG-7000 Series
controller: KEYENCE OP-84232 (256 MB) or OP-87133 (512 MB),
CA-SD1G (1 GB), CA-SD4G (4 GB: SDHC). KEYENCE does not
guarantee operation with commercial SD cards.
Reference
For more details on working directly with program files on the SD
card in the controller, see the XG-7000 Series User's Manual.
Managing Program Files in the
XG VisionEditor