Importing Calculated Signals via XCS Export File

From INCA and MDA V7.x, calculated signals can be exported in an XCS file.

To reuse these calculated signals formula definitions simply import the XCS file into an MDA V8.8 configuration. The original XCS file will not be changed by MDA V8.8.

1. On the Configuration tab of the ribbon, click .

2. Select an existing calculated signals export file in an XCS format.

3. In V8.8 a dialog appears where you can select the measure file to be used for the input signals of the imported formula definitions.

   You can choose between two options:

   • Select the measure file from your file system:

     The formula definitions are mapped with the selected measure file. Only signals that cannot be clearly identified are indicated as 'no-match' signals.

   • Without selecting a measure file:

     All calculated signals are imported but linked to a missing file as shown in the File Explorer. By replacing the missing file by a measure file, the 'no-match' status of the input signals of the calculated signals can be resolved.

If a calculated signal with the same name already exists, the import from an XCS file cannot be conducted, which is indicated by a warning message in the status bar at the bottom of the MDA V8.8 window. When clicking onto it, more details are given.

To overcome the failed import, rename the existing calculated signal and start the import procedure again.

For detailed information how calculated signals are imported, see Import Calculated Signals from XDA Files: Differences between MDA V7 and MDA V8.