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Rename components

The following components can be renamed:

  • Displays
  • Libraries
  • Images
  • Parameters
  • Local Messages
  • Information Messages
  • Data log Models
  • Macros

To rename a component

  1. Select the component in the Explorer window.
  2. Right-click the component and select Rename.
  3. In the Rename dialog box, type the new name in the To text box.
  4. Click OK.

    Tip:

    • The rename function changes the component name shown in the Explorer window and the file name listed in Windows Explorer.
    • Rename components within FactoryTalk View Studio. Do not rename files using Windows Explorer.
    • A component name and its path can be up to 256 characters.

See also

Use the Explorer window

Create new components

Delete components

Rename components