Using Libraries; Overview; Creating Copy Templates - Siemens SINAMICS S120 Commissioning Manual

4.10

Using libraries

4.10.1

Overview

Function description
In the TIA Portal, libraries are used to archive elements that you wish to reuse in a specific project
or across projects.
In a project involving several drives, you can create copies of drives using master copies. You can
then insert these elements at the required location in your project.
Library types
The following library variants are available:
• Project libraries:
You use a project library if you wish to use copied elements in a project.
• Global libraries:
You use global libraries if you wish to use the copied elements across projects.
Master copies
You can create master copies from the following elements:
• One drive / several drives from the project tree
• One network / several networks from the network view
The master copies include the complete parameterization of the drives and networks, and can
be reused as often as required.
Further information
You can find further information about using libraries in the Startdrive information system.
4.10.2

Creating copy templates

Overview
Using master copies, you can create copies of a drive or network in a library.
Folder functions
The folder functions available are shown in the following diagram.
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