PLCnext Engineer 2023.0 and Simulation environment for AXC F 1152 2022.0

PLCnext Engineer
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I would like to use latest version of PLCnext Engineer with simulation environment, but PLCnext Engineer 2023.0 doesn’t contain template for AXC F 1152 v00 2022.0.0. Therefore, I am not able to run simulation.
Is it possible to create project with AXC F 1152 v00 2022.0.0 using PLCnext Engineer 2023.0?
Or may be is it possible to simulate any latest firmware, not only 2022.0?

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I suppose you are referring to the „templates“ on the home page when you start PLCnext Engineer.
You can always start a project using one of the home page templates and then change the processor to a different version (e.g., AXC F 1152 v00 2022.0.0.
Once you have started the project, go to the „Components“ area on the right side of PLCNE. Expand NETWORK → Axiocontrol → Devices → Phoenix Contact → Axiocontrol → Controller. You should see the processor/version you need.
Components.jpgOnce you find the processor you need, right mouse click on the processor and choose COPY.
Go back to your PLANT view (where you have the processor listed). Right mouse click on the processor (e.g., axc-f-1152-1) and look for the item called REPLACE near the bottom of the menu. This will replace the processor in your project with the version of processor you selected from the Components window.
Replace.jpgHope this helps,
SFW

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The procedure that Steve describes also appears in the PLCnext Engineer help (but with fewer helpful pictures):
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Or you can just create a new project and drag the controller from network (see Steve’s screenshot) to the project node.

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Thank you very much. Now everything is clear.