Information Model

The OPC UA model that is used for the mapping is displayed in the “Information Model” area.

The information model is created in this area as follows:

In “New project”, an initial model is first created in the default structure per OPC UA.
In “Select base model”, base models with predefined structures are applied to the model according to the area of application.
In “Import information module”, other models that are available as files can be imported.

The following icons are used:

The following functions are available via buttons in the “Information Model” area:

Functions in the “Information Model” Area
Button		Function
	[Select base models]	A dialog opens in which saved base models can be selected or new base models can be added (see Select Base Models). Base models are models that are accessible via open platforms and are already adapted to various areas of application.
	[Import information model]	A dialog opens to import information models in .xml format (see Import Information Model). Note:* Note that importing a new information model overwrites the existing one.
	[Export information model]	A dialog opens to export customized information models in *.xml format (see Export Information Model).
	[Add instance]	A dialog opens to add instances (variables or objects) (see Add Instance).
	[Edit instance]	A dialog opens to edit instances (variables or objects) (see Edit Instance).
	[Add reference]	A dialog opens to add a reference (see Add References).
	[Delete instance]	The selected instance is deleted (see Delete Instances).

You can also access functions for adding instances and references as well as cutting, copying, pasting and deleting elements from the context menu.