Excel to Metrel ESM file converter
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This tool will help you convert your data in a .xlsx (Excel) file format to Metrel .padfx file format. You can then easily edit and/or view your data using the Metrel ES Manager or Metrel SDK software.
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Excel to Metrel ESM file converter instructions
ESM Excel to Metrel file converter
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| General Settings | |
| Enables basic settings for creation of .padfx files. | |
| Number of lines to skip from top | Defines how many lines in the excel file will be skipped (starting, line 1). |
| Work scope 151 level | Defines the master and child Work scope for created .padfx file. Correct Work scope must be selected in order to enable files transfer to the desired instrument. |
| Work scope 2r4 level | |
| Structure objects Settings | |
| Enables the creation of a basic structure, where the structural elements with relevant data will be imported. | |
| Structure object type | Enables selection of corresponding structural elements for the relevant structural level. |
| Row Settings | |
| Enables to define data structure from excel file, to be linked to the corresponding parameters of the selected structural element. | |
| Parameter links | |
| Each configuration is corresponding to relevant column from source excel file. | |
| Parameter | Enables selection of parameter linked to the corresponding structural element. Each parameter can be linked only to one column letter in the source excel file. |
| Column letter | Defines the column in the source excel file. |
| Allow null or empty | Defines criteria for specific cell. True = allows empty cells in specific column. |
| False = forbids empty cells in specific column. | |
| Column type | Defines criteria for specific cell. Text = cell data can contain letters, numbers, and |
| special characters such as ! or &. Date & time = cell data shall be in following format |
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| dd.mm.yyyy hh:mm:ss. | |
| Add new… | Allows adding of the set parameters to the list. |
| Load configuration | Enables to load user configuration from file. |
| Save configuration | Enables to save set configuration to file. |
| Select an excel file and start conversion | Enables selection of source excel file, conversion to .padfx is started automatically if no exceptions are found. |
Importing example
First prepare the excel file, put the data into the correct format. Data shall be arranged in columns, all cells except dates shall be categorized as General. Cells containing dates
shall be categorized as Date and formatted as dd.mm.yyyy.
Documents / Resources
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METREL ESM Excel to Metrel file converter [pdf] User Guide ESM Excel to Metrel file converter, ESM, Excel to Metrel file converter, file converter |
