Updating the Data Defs

From time to time the KNX Data Defs in the Workbench and station may need to be updated. Workbench and the station maintain separate copies of data definitions. This procedure updates the Workbench definitions and uses them to update the remote station’s data definitions.
Prerequisites: The PC running Workbench and the remote station already contain KNX Data Defs.
New versions of the knx_extra.xml file are published to a DropBox folder available here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/uwkdggd10fi1955/AAAhMkD6CoQtLx-A_DPEoguga?dl=0

The latest version is always knx_extra.xml in the root of this shared Dropbox folder.

 
NOTE: Older versions are available in the Previous Versions of knx_extra.xml sub-folder, however it should not be necessary to use these and if one were required you must rename it to remove the _vXXX suffix.
 

Perform the following steps:
  1. Obtain the latest knx_extra.xml from Dropbox and put it in the knx sub-folder of your Niagara installation on your PC (for example:. C:\Niagara\Niagara-n.n.nn\knx\knx_extra.xml).
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  2. In Workbench, click Tools > KNX Import Service.
    The AX Property Sheet opens.
  3. Do one of the following: To automatically update the Workbench data definitions,
    • Right-click Knx Data Defs followed by clicking the Actions > Load Data Defs.
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    • Click Imported Files.
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    The driver examines the new knx_extra.xml file you copied into the knx sub-folder of your installation and displays:
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  4. To continue with the automatic update, click Yes.
    The driver automatically updates the data definitions.

    If you clicked Imported Files, the Ets Project File Import Manager view opens. Otherwise the focus remains on the AX Property Sheet.

  5. To update the remote station’s KNX Data Defs, navigate to the Supervisor’s Knx Device Manager or Knx Point Manager view.
    As it loads the view, the driver checks the station’s version of the data definitions against Workbench’s version. Since the versions differ, the driver prompts you:
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  6. To synchronize data definitions between Workbench and the station, click Yes.
    The driver updates the data definitions.
  7. To view the current status of the data definitions in the remote station, right-click the KnxNetwork node in the Nav tree, click Views > AX Property Sheet,and confirm the status of the Knx Data Defs.
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