winabms training by: chaucey chandler senior marketing engineer
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WINABMS TRAINING
By: Chaucey ChandlerSenior Marketing Engineer
•Downloading the Software
•Using the Software•Reviewing the Manual•Creating a New File•Using Several Different Tools
*Note: Reference the WinABMS manual 1492-UM001C-EN-E for more details
•Creating and Sending in an Order
•Questions
WinABMS Training will include*:
Downloading the software
Downloading the software
Go to:
http://www.ab.com/industrialcontrols/ software/termblock/index.html
- OR -
Order the software 1492-PLSOFT from PASSPORT
Downloading the software
Scroll down
Going to the website, you’ll see this:
Downloading the softwareWinABMS Software will appear:
SelectDownload WinABMS software
Downloading the softwareSave As… will appear:
Save this file, from the website or the software disk 1492-PLSOFT, to your Desktop
Downloading the softwareNow, go to your Desktop:
Select ABMSInst.exe
Downloading the softwareChoose a Language:
SelectContinue
Downloading the softwareScreen before the Installation:
SelectYes
Downloading the softwareThe software will be installed in
C:\Program Files\WinABMS
SelectContinue
Downloading the softwareCreate this new Directory:
SelectYes
Downloading the softwareAfter the installation, you will see:
SelectOk
Downloading the softwareWinAMBS has been installed successfully!!!
Using the softwareLet’s view the WinABMS Manual
Using the software: WinABMS ManualThe Manual
Select Programs, WinABMS, then WinABMS.pdf to review the manual
Using the software: WinABMS ManualThis is the manual
Scroll down to read about WinABMS Software
Using the softwareNow let’s use WinABMS Software!!!
Using the software: Creating a FileGo to your Desktop:
Select Programs, WinABMS, then WinABMS to use the software
Using the software: Creating a FileChoose a Language:
SelectOptions, Language, then your preferred language
Using the software: Creating a FileAfter Choosing a Language, Start a New File:
SelectFile, then New...
Using the software : Creating a FileSelect the Base Plate *:
SelectOk
*Note: 1492-PLATE = Marker Cards, 1492-PLATE2 = IDC Marker Cards, 1492-PLTMR = Marking Rod, and PLTDINA3 = Adhesive Labels
For this example, we’ll use Allen Bradley WinABMS
Using the software : Creating a FileGray Frame appears:
SelectZoom Outtwo times
Using the software : Creating a FileGray Frame has (6) compartments for (6) marker
cards
1
2
3 4
5
6
Using the software : Creating a FileZoom in to previous screen:
SelectZoom Intwo times
Using the software : Creating a FileCreate a Marker Card:
Double click the dark gray area
Using the software : Creating a FileAdding the Markercard Information*:
Select your specific Marker Card
*Note: The “Name” is optional
Then, select OK
Using the software : Creating a FileThis is a marker card.
Let’s add information!!!
Double click on this marker
Using the software : Creating a FileAdding information:
Begin typing “AB1” (it will appear at the blinking cursor in this white box)
Using the software : Creating a FileAdding Information:
The typed information appears in two places
Using the software : Creating a FileAdding Information:
Double click on the next marker to add information, and type “AB2”
Using the software : Creating a FileAdding Information:
The typed information appears in two places
Using the softwareThat is how you create a new file!!!!
Hooray!!!
Using the softwareNow let’s go over some special tools!!!!
Using the software: Different ToolsAdding Consecutive Numbers:
Single click on the next marker to add information
Using the software : Different ToolsAdding Consecutive Numbers:
Select Tools, then Range...
Using the software : Different ToolsAdding Consecutive Numbers:
Type in the Leading Text “AB”, Start Value “1”, and End Value “50”
Using the software : Different ToolsAdding Consecutive Numbers:
After adding the information, select OK
Using the software : Different ToolsAdding Consecutive Numbers:
The marker card now has AB1 through AB50*
*Note: Where the blue box is, that is where the information starts
Using the software : Different ToolsChanging the Layout:
Select Format, Layout, then Style 2
You can Select the Horizontal “A”, on the tool bar
OR
Using the software : Different ToolsChanging the Layout:
The layout changes from Style 1 (Vertical) to Style 2 (Horizontal)*
*Note: The red boxes identify that there is too much information in these boxes; therefore, all of this information will not be shown when this marker card is printed
Using the software : Different ToolsChanging the Size of the Information:
Select the boxes that are outlined in red
Using the software : Different ToolsChanging the Size of the Information*:
Select Format, then Marker…
*Note: It is recommended that 6 point font is the smallest legible font that should be used
Using the software : Different ToolsChanging the Size of the Information:
Type in size “6”
Using the software : Different ToolsChanging the Size of the Information:
Select OK
Using the software : Different ToolsChanging the Size of the Information:
The font size has changed to 6 pt
Using the software : Different ToolsChanging the Size of the Information
OR
Using the software : Different ToolsChanging the Size of the Information:
Select the “10”
Using the software : Different ToolsChanging the Size of the Information:
Type “6”
Then, single click on the dark gray area
Using the software : Different ToolsChanging the Size of the Information:
The font size has changed to 6 pt
Using the software : Different ToolsDuplicating a Marker Card:
Select Edit, then Duplicate Card*
*Note: The card that will be duplicated must be selected (it will be outlined in blue)
Using the software : Different ToolsDuplicating a Marker Card:
The card is duplicated (zoom out for more details)
Using the software : Different ToolsRemoving a Marker Card*:
Select Format, then Marker Card...
*Note: The card that will be removed must be selected (it will be outlined in blue)
Using the software : Different ToolsRemoving a Marker Card:
Select Remove
Using the software : Different ToolsRemoving a Marker Card:
The card is removed (zoom out for more details)
Using the software : Different ToolsCopy and Paste Information:
Select the boxes you want to copy
Using the software : Different ToolsCopy and Paste Information:
Select Edit, then Copy
Using the software : Different ToolsCopy and Paste Information:
Single click the box to add information
Using the software : Different ToolsCopy and Paste Information:
Select Edit, then Paste
Using the software : Different ToolsCopy and Paste Information:
The information is added
Using the software : Different ToolsSave Information:
Select File, then Save
Using the software : Different ToolsSave Information:
Type your file name
Then, select Save
Using the software : Different ToolsSave Information:
The file is now saved
Creating and Sending in an Order
Lastly, let’s create and send in a new order!!!
Creating and Sending in an Order
•The Distributor sends in the order to the email address* : [email protected]
•The following should be included in the email:•Allen Bradley order number (in the subject of the email)•Created WinABMS file (attached to the email)•Quantity (the number of needed copies of the WinABMS file)•Company information (with a contact name and number in the email)
After the file is saved:
•The Distributor gets an order number from PASSPORT
*Note: Email only custom orders that are not identified in the Terminal Block Selection Guide or Industrial Controls Catalogue
Questions
For additional information, contact the DRC or ACES group at 1-888-382-1583
This is the end!!!!