Using Kollmorgen Visualization Builder

To work with Kollmorgen Visualization Builder:

1. Tag the PLC variables to export and map with the HMI (see Map Variables to HMI for more information).
2. Compile your project to generate the Modbus mapping file.
3. Create a KVB project 1 There is no built-in feature to import/export KVB projects. in the KAS-IDE and open it.
4. Design the HMI Panel with KVB .
5. Save and close KVB.
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   • Important! Be sure to use Save and not Save As.
     The KVB is self-contained within the KAS archive and the Save As function moves the KVB out of the archive.

6. Save your KAS project.

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• When you create the KVB panel with the KAS-IDE, all the creation and mapping procedure is done automatically after compiling your project.
  You can directly go to Design the HMI Panel with KVB.

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• Be aware that as soon as you change the PLC variables exported for the HMI, the mapping file must be re-imported in Kollmorgen Visualization Builder to have an up-to-date version.

Related Documents

For further information on Kollmorgen Visualization Builder, see this documentation:

KVB Manuals	Description
Kollmorgen Visualization Builder™ Quick Start Guide	The Quick Start covers these important points to: Install and use Kollmorgen Visualization Builder. Configure HMI Panels and PC operated control applications.
Kollmorgen Visualization Builder™ User Manual	Contains all the content to help with Kollmorgen Visualization Builder.

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