How to print out a list of I/O for each device.

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Issue

You need to generate a list of input/output (I/O) points for each device in a TAC Vista system for documentation, troubleshooting, or commissioning purposes.

Product Line

TAC Vista

Environment

• TAC Vista
• Menta
• Vista Workstation

Cause

There is no direct built-in report in TAC Vista that provides a consolidated list of I/O points per device in a printable format.

Resolution 

To print out a list of I/O for each device in TAC Vista, follow these steps:

1. Ensure the Vista Server is running.

   🛠️ Note: These steps must be performed on the computer where the Vista Server is installed and running.

2. Open the System Documentation tool:

   • Navigate to the Start Menu → TAC Tools → System Documentation.

3. Create a new I/O list:

   • In the System Documentation tool, go to the File menu.
   • Select New List → Inputs/Outputs.

4. Select the device:

   • In the Input/Output dialog box, click Browse.
   • The Object Selection dialog box will appear.

5. Filter and choose the device:

   • At the bottom of the Object Selection window, change the Object Type to TAC Xenta Devices (or another applicable type).
   • In the Units field, navigate through the Vista Server object tree to locate and select the desired device.
   • Click OK to confirm your selection.

6. Generate the list:

   • Click OK again in the Input/Output dialog box to generate the I/O list for the selected device.

You can now view, save, or print the generated list for documentation or analysis purposes.