Profile Editor main menu options

The main menu options (File and Settings) on each of the major tabs of the Profile Editor are described in the following table:

Field Name/Valid Entries

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File > Save

Saves any current changes.

File > Create CSV file

Creates a CSV file of basic tag data. Store the file in a folder you designate. The file can be viewed in Excel.

File > Print Tag Selections

Displays a print preview of all of the tags for this device type. You can then print the spreadsheet.

File > Import

Import projects from other instances of the Profile Editor. These must be PLS or ICD files.

For more information, see Import and export project files.

File > Export

Export a PLS or ICD file to be used in another instance of the Profile Editor, or to be used as a backup.

For more information, see Import and export project files

Settings > Display Advanced Properties

Causes additional “advanced information” columns to display.

Settings > Remove Import Templates

Delete any import template that has been added to the project. To add import templates, see Using import templates.

Settings > Set Up Custom Tags

Displays the Add/Edit Custom Tags screen. See for a description of this screen.

Settings > Set Up Device Type Categories

Displays the Set Up Device Type Categories. See Managing device type categories for a description of this screen.

Settings > Set Up Engineering Unit Templates

Displays the Set Up Engineering Unit Templates screen. Click Set up engineering templates and select conversions for a description of this screen.

Settings > Set Up Trend Definitions

Displays the Set Up Trend Definitions screen. Click for more information.