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The Concept
The Object Binder Script simplifies binding objects in EcoStruxure Building Operation using a CSV file. It has two modes: Generate Binding CSV creates a template for defining bindings, and Make Bindings from CSV applies bindings from an edited CSV. Ideal for bulk binding tasks, such as linking multiple object properties across folders.
Key Features
- Generate Binding CSV Mode:
- Creates a CSV template listing target and source object paths from Workstation Search.
- Editable in Excel, showing existing bindings and object details.
- Make Bindings from CSV Mode:
- Edit the CSV in Excel to define/adjust bindings.
- Script Reads the CSV, using Target Property Path and Bind From columns to create bindings.
- Processes only specified columns for precise binding.
- Flexible Options:
- Supports semicolon (;) or comma (,) as list separators.
- Uses Workstation Search paths for easy input.
How It Works
- Generate Binding CSV:
- Uses Search results made in Workstation as target (to bind to) and as source (to bind from) object paths.
- Generates a CSV template with columns like Target Property Path, Bind From, and more.
- Make Bindings from CSV:
- Reads the edited CSV, applying bindings from Bind From to Target Property Path.
- Saves changes to the system.
Example Use Case
To bind Value properties of 10 objects in /Server 1/BINDING EXAMPLE/VALUES 1 (e.g., Analog Value 1/Value) to corresponding objects in /Server 1/BINDING EXAMPLE/VALUES 2:
To bind Value properties of 10 objects in /Server 1/BINDING EXAMPLE/VALUES 1 (e.g., Analog Value 1/Value) to corresponding objects in /Server 1/BINDING EXAMPLE/VALUES 2:
- Generate CSV:
- In Workstation, search for objects in VALUES 2 and copy search result to Target Objects to Bind.
- In Workstation, search for objects in VALUES 1 and copy search result to Source Objects to Copy Bindings From.
- Select Generate Binding CSV, choose an output file, and run to create a CSV template.
- The CSV lists the objects like:
- In Workstation, search for objects in VALUES 2 and copy search result to Target Objects to Bind.
- Edit CSV:
- Open in Excel, copy Source Property Path (e.g., /AS_P_6.0.3.112/BINDING EXAMPLE/VALUES 1/Analog Value 1/Value) to Bind From for each row, and save (ensure it is in UTF-8 CSV format)
- Trim to Target Property Path and Bind From columns. (Optional)
- Open in Excel, copy Source Property Path (e.g., /AS_P_6.0.3.112/BINDING EXAMPLE/VALUES 1/Analog Value 1/Value) to Bind From for each row, and save (ensure it is in UTF-8 CSV format)
- Make Bindings:
- Select Make Bindings from CSV, choose the edited CSV, and run to bind VALUES 1 to VALUES 2.
- Select Make Bindings from CSV, choose the edited CSV, and run to bind VALUES 1 to VALUES 2.
The Script is available from SEAL Script, Standard Scripts
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