Actions On LonSpyder Explained

Generate NVs

This device action is enabled only in the Engineering mode.The Generate Network Variables action creates network references from the ControlProgram. This creates binding between the input output variables.

Generate XIF

This device action is enabled only in the Engineering mode. Invoking this action generates an XIF file as per the application's network interface. The XIF format is a standard format published for Lon devices to allow interoperatbility with other Lon based configuration and monitoring tools.
The XIF file is created in a folder named XIF which is placed in the NiagaraHome folder.
For more details, see "Generate XIF File".

Generate Lnml

This device action is enabled only in the Engineering mode. The generated Lnml file is the format that Niagara requires to specify the type of a Dynamic Device. Invoking this action creates an Lnml file as per the application's network interface in a folder named DeviceLnml placed in the NiagaraHome folder.