API for PLCnext engineer

PLCnext Engineer
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Hi!

I’m trying to make a program that can set up a project for me in PLCnext (e.g. import PlcOpen xml files, link variables, etc.), but I can’t find any documentation on an API for PLCnext engineer. Does something like this exist?

Best regards, Jørgen

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Hello Jørgen, We may have a solution in this case. Someone from our office in Norway will contact you to discuss further. Regards,

Martin. (ref 00132460)

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Hi Martin, I just got of the phone with the support and have some follow-up questions:

                                             * The PLCnext ENG ACI add-in is not fully developed as far as I understand? When will this be done, and where can I get the documentation for this (EDIT: I got the documentation on mail) ? 
                                             * I want to import IEC-programs (preferably from files on the Plcopen xml format), without opening PLCnext Engineer. I have looked into configuration files, but found out that it is not possible to import IEC-type programs with this method. Is there any way to import IEC programs without opening PLCnext Engineer?
                                             * Is it possible to edit the device structure (e.g. add/remove devices) for a PLCnext program remotely?

Best regards, Jørgen

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Hi Jørgen, Sorry for the delay. Projects involving the ACI are generally handled on a case-by-case basis between customers and their local Phoenix Contact subsidiary. I have made PxC Norway aware of your questions, and asked them to contact you. If there are any questions that they cannot answer, then they have access to our internal support system where they can get further assistance. Regards,

Martin.