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Compare blocks

Prerequisites

  • A supported component type is selected for comparison.
  • A standard library is assigned to the project.
  • Projects and libraries have versioned, checked-in components.

Info

Block comparison always uses the latest versions. Comparison can occur at component, project, or block level. If no data appears, use Free scan.

Procedure

  1. Start the LibraryManagement.
  2. In the Home tab, select Update from server.
  3. In the Project tree, choose a project to analyze.

    octoplant searches the selected project for built-in standard library blocks and displays the results in a tabular overview.

Figure: Display of installed blocks

Info

Configure the Simatic S7 block comparison in the Compare\\Classes.ini file.


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