Create a definition from a FactoryTalk Smart Object

Standalone
FactoryTalk Smart Object
s are created in the
System
explorer and do not have an association with other definitions. You can convert the instance to a definition. The standalone instance becomes an instance of the new definition. You can also add a definition from an instance in
Library
or from nested Smart Objects within a definition. If adding a definition to nested Smart Objects in a definition, you add the instance to the Library explorer as a definition. This converts the instance into an instance of the new definition.
IMPORTANT: Modifying FactoryTalk Smart Objects using the Code Editor may result in syntax errors that will prevent the explorers from displaying information. We recommend using the user interface or create or modify FactoryTalk Smart Objects.
  1. On the explorer bar, select
    System
    or
    Library
  2. Right-click the instance and select
    Add to Library
    .
  3. In
    New
    FactoryTalk Smart Object
     definition
    , complete:
    • Name
      . Enter a name for the definition.
    • Description
      . Enter an optional a description for the definition.
    • Version number
      . The version number is XXX.YYY.ZZZ where each segment can be 0...999.
  4. Select
    Create
    .
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