Export and import all connections

When a runtime has many connections — for example a mix of OPC UA, Modbus, and REST-RPC — replicating that setup on another runtime by hand is tedious. The connection list lets you export every connection at once and re-import it on another runtime.

Export all connections

1. In the IDE, expand the Runtimes node in the project tree and select the source runtime.
2. Open the runtime’s action menu and choose Export all connections.
3. Save the generated file. It contains every connection definition plus its variable mappings.

Import connections

1. In the IDE project tree, select the target runtime under the Runtimes node.
2. Open the runtime’s action menu and choose Import connections, then select the file.
3. Confirm. The connections and their mappings are added to the runtime.

Note

Variable mappings are exported together with the connection, so bindings to PLC variables survive the round trip — as long as the target runtime has variables with matching names.

Caution

Authentication secrets are not exported. After import, re-enter passwords, API keys, and client certificates for each connection that needs them.

Tip

The same Export all connections / Import connections actions are also described under Export and import a runtime’s connections.