Silver Series Installation and Operation Manual, Rev B ... - Watlow

Using EZware-5000 69Managing ProjectsLike most Windows application software, EasyBuilder will open, save, close, and print files using the standardwindows format.Opening, Editing ProjectsTo create a new project1. On the File menu, click New or click the New icon in the Standard toolbar. The EasyBuilder dialog boxappears.2. Select the HMI model that you intend to use with your project and whether you want to use the HMI inLandscape or Portrait mode (if available for your model). Select the Use template checkbox to open theproject with the default template for your selected model.3. Click OK. The System Parameter Settings window opens next. Refer to the Help menu “How Do I… Set Up aPLC or Controller in EasyBuilder?” to configure the devices in the Device List. You may also jump ahead to“Chapter 6 – Using EZware-5000” (System Parameter Settings on page 83). Click OK to accept the settings.To open an existing project1. On the File menu, click Open or click the Open icon in the Standard toolbar. The Open dialog box appears.2. Click on the project file you intend to open.3. Click Open. The main screen of EasyBuilder appears with the initial screen of the project displayed.To close a project:1. On the File menu, click Close.2. If changes have been made to the project file, EasyBuilder will ask you if you would like to save the project.Then the main screen of EasyBuilder will remain but with no work area displayed. You must now use theOpen or New commands to edit a project.To save an existing project1. On the File menu, click Save or click the Save icon in the Standard toolbar.2. If the project already has a name, then the project will automatically be saved. If this is a new project, thenthe Save As dialog box appears.0600-0069-0000 Rev. B