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Migration to TIA Portal
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STEP 7 V5.x / WinCC flexible 2008 SP3
Migration Guide September 2013
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WinCC (TIA Portal) Migration Guide

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s Task 1
Preliminary measures 2
Project Migration 3
Post-Processing 4
SIMATIC
WinCC (TIA Portal) Migration 5
Glossary
Guide
Related Literature 6
History 7

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Preface
Preface
Objective of Migration Guide
It is the objective of the Migration Guide to help you migrate from WinCC flexible to
WinCC (TIA Portal). Where required, further information on changing from STEP 7
to TIA Portal will be provided.
Main contents of the Migration Guide

The Migration Guide summarizes information on the topic
Migration from WinCC flexible to STEP 7 to TIA Portal.
The Migration Guide gives answers to the following questions:
What can be clarified prior to the migration?
PC hardware requirements
Licenses, etc.
Which basic requirements must be met in order to migrate existing HMI

projects to the WinCC (TIA Portal) without problems?
Software requirements
Optimization of existing projects
What if certain requirements are not given?

Example: The existing hardware is not supported by TIA Portal.
Where can you find further information on the migration topic?
Validity
The Migration Guide applies to
WinCC flexible
STEP 7
WinCC V12 Basic / Comfort / Advanced or higher.
Basically transferrable to later versions.
Note
The documentation specifies which WinCC flexible or STEP 7 version is required
for migration to WinCC V12 Basic / Comfort / Advanced.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Warranty and Liability ................................................................................................. 4
Preface .......................................................................................................................... 5
Table of Contents ......................................................................................................... 6
1 Task ..................................................................................................................... 7
2 Preliminary Measures........................................................................................ 9
2.1 Information on the products ................................................................. 9
2.2 TIA Selection Tool .............................................................................. 10
2.3 PC Hardware and Operating System Requirements ......................... 11
2.4 Software Compatibility........................................................................ 12
2.5 TIA Portal ........................................................................................... 13
2.5.1 Overview HMI Software...................................................................... 13
2.5.2 Overview STEP 7 Software ................................................................ 15
2.6 Software required for migration .......................................................... 16
2.7 Licenses ............................................................................................. 18
2.8 Migration Requirements ..................................................................... 20
2.8.1 WinCC flexible project ........................................................................ 20
2.8.2 STEP 7 project ................................................................................... 20

2.9 Selecting new panels ......................................................................... 21
2.9.1 Differences in setup and concept of operation ................................... 21
2.9.2 Functional overview of the panels ...................................................... 21
2.10 Hardware is not supported by TIA Portal ........................................... 24
2.11 Software is not supported by TIA Portal............................................. 24
3 Project Migration ............................................................................................. 25
3.1 Preliminary measures......................................................................... 25
3.1.1 Helpful information ............................................................................. 25
3.1.2 Changing from 4:3 to widescreen ...................................................... 25
3.2 WinCC Flexible Project Migration ...................................................... 25
3.3 STEP 7 incl. WinCC Flexible Project Migration ................................. 26
3.4 Messages after migration ................................................................... 26
3.4.1 Unspecified CPU ................................................................................ 27
3.4.2 Operator panel is empty and will not be migrated .............................. 27
3.4.3 Required GSD file missing ................................................................. 28
3.4.4 No suitable version of STEP 7 installed ............................................. 28
4 Post-Processing .............................................................................................. 29
4.1 Adapt controller .................................................................................. 29
4.2 Adapt HMI operator panel .................................................................. 29
4.3 Adapt screens .................................................................................... 29
4.4 Combined configuration with WinCC V12 and STEP 7 V5.x ............. 29
5 Glossary ........................................................................................................... 30
6 Related Literature ............................................................................................ 32
7 History............................................................................................................... 32

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1 Task
1 Task
Introduction
You are currently using SIMATIC STEP 7 and WinCC flexible to create automation
programs.
You wish to migrate to the TIA Portal in order to use the new functionalities of the
Comfort Panels, for example.
This Migration Guide will help you with the migration.
The Migration Guide summarizes information already available on this topic and
offers help in a targeted way.
This will help you to clarify many points in advance, so that you can migrate from
STEP 7 / WinCC flexible to TIA Portal without problems.
Reference to the terms used

If you are not yet familiar with the terms and their meaning, e.g. WinCC (TIA
Portal) or
"WinCC V12 Advanced, please read the explanations in chapter 5 Glossary first.
This background knowledge is important for understanding the Migration Guide.
Overview of the start situation

There are basically two start situations.
Case 1
You have so far been using STEP 7 to create the SPS program and
WinCC flexible for the HMI configuration.
Now you are planning to continue these projects with the TIA Portal.
=> Completemigration of existing configurations into the TIA Portal.
New configurations shall be created with the TIA Portal from the start.
Case 2
You have so far been using STEP 7 to create the SPS program and WinCC flexible
for the HMI configuration.
The SPS program will continue to be processed with STEP 7. You wish to continue
the HMI project with the TIA Portal.
=> Partialmigration of existing configurations into the TIA Portal.
New SPS configurations will continue to be created with STEP 7. The HMI
configuration only shall be created with the TIA Portal from the start.
=> Combined configuration WinCC (TIA Portal) and STEP 7 V5.x

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1 Task
The diagram shows an example of the two cases described above.

Figure 1-1
Case 1 Case 2
STEP 7 + WinCC flexible project WinCC flexible project
TIA Portal
Complete migrate Partial migrate

project project
Description of the start situation

The cases described have many things in common, such as
questions of system requirements, required licenses, etc.
The Migration Guide will first describe the basic requirements and then explain the
next steps.

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2 Preliminary Measures
Requirements and information
Before you migrate to the TIA Portal please find out about the following points:
PC hardware requirements
The operating system used by the target computer
Compatibility with software already installed
Required licenses
etc.
2.1 Information on the products

If you need information on a SIMATIC hardware or software component, we
recommed that you use the Siemens Industry Online Support pages.
Table 2-1
No. Action
1. Open Industry Online Support pages
Open the Industry Online Support page via the following link
http://support.automation.siemens.com.
Enter the search term in the search field and press Enter to confirm your input.

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No. Action
2. Search scope
You can limit the search scope in order get a better overview of the entries listed. To do this, use
one of the following options.
Service & Support
Manuals/operating instructions
Downloads
FAQ
Whats new
Forum
Usually the Migration Guide will refer to the search areas Service & Support or Whats new.
2.2 TIA Selection Tool

With the TIA Selection Tool you can select, configure and order devices for Totally
Integrated Automation.
The TIA Selection Tool offers several wizards for selecting the desired devices and
networks. In addition, it provides configurators for selecting modules and
accessories and checking the correction function.
The TIA Selection Tool creates a complete order list from your product selection or
product configuration.
You can access the TIA Selection Tool via the following link
http://www.siemens.com/tia-selection-tool. The website will provide further details
concerning this tool.

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2.3 PC Hardware and Operating System Requirements

You will find information on the hardware and operating system requirements in the
delivery releases of the product used.
Apart from production information, the delivery release will also indicate
information on system requirements.
The following example explains how to find the delivery release of "WinCC V12
quickly.
Table 2-2
No. Action
1. Access the delivery release
http://support.automation.siemens.com.
Enter the search term delivery release WinCC V12.
Alternatively, for STEP 7 V12, for example delivery release STEP 7 V12.
Acknowledge your entry with ENTER.
Limit the search scope to Whats new.
Select the entry delivery release .....
The figure shows an extract of the delivery release WinCC V12.

In the section system requirements you will find Information on operating system and PC
hardware requirements.

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2.4 Software Compatibility

If you have any questions concerning the compatibility of different hardware and
software products, you will find the answers in the
Compatibility tool.
You will find the tool on the Siemens Industry Online Support pages.
http://siemens.de/kompatool / http://www.siemens.com/kompatool
You may use the tool to check an existing configuration for compatibility or, as in
this case, use the tool to check your configuration with regard to the extension with
the TIA Portal.
View of the Compatibility Tool

Figure 2-1
Brief description
The first step is to select a main component such as WinCC flexible or STEP 7,
in order to request the desired compatibility statement.
You can add further components to this main component, such as operating
systems, virus scanners, etc.
After having selected the required components you will get the compatibility
statement.
For a detailed description please see the website of the compatibility tool by
clicking on the " Help tab.

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2.5 TIA Portal

General
The TIA Portal is an integrated engineering framework for controllers, HMI and
drives.
This engineering framework is used, for example, to operate the software
SIMATIC WinCC V12, an egineering tool for all HMI panels
SIMATIC STEP 7 V12, an engineering tool for all SIMATIC Controllers.
The engineering framework is installed automatically during installation, for

example the installation of WinCC Comfort.
2.5.1 Overview HMI Software
Engineering Software WinCC (TIA Portal)

WinCC (TIA Portal) is offered in different editions.
WinCC Basic
WinCC Comfort
WinCC Advanced
WinCC Professional
Depending on the selected edition, different HMI operator panels can be
configured. A higher edition always includes the HMI operator panels of the
lower edition.
With the WinCC Comfort software, for example, you can configure alle HMI
operator panels listed under WinCC Basic and WinCC Comfort.
The diagram shows an overview of the engineering software and the possible
target systems.
Figure 2-2

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Note
The components for WinCC Comfort and WinCC Advanced will be installed
together with the engineering software WinCC Basic, for example.
The functional range of the engineering software will be activated through the
license used. So later on you can adapt the functional range to your requirements
by upgrading your existing license. There is no need for a new software installation.
Comparison software versions WinCC flexible WinCC (TIA Portal)

The table below gives a comparison between WinCC flexible and WinCC (TIA
Portal) versions.
Table 2-3
No. WinCC flexible 2008 SP3 WinCC (TIA Portal)
1. WinCC flexible Micro --
2. WinCC flexible Compact WinCC Basic
3. WinCC flexible 2008 standard WinCC Comfort
4. WinCC flexible Advanced WinCC Advanced
5. WinCC V7.x WinCC Professional

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2.5.2 Overview STEP 7 Software
Engineering Software STEP 7

STEP 7 V12 is offered in different editions and options. Depending on the selected
edition or option, different controllers can be configured.
The diagram shows an overview of the engineering software and the possible
target systems.
Figure 2-3
Comparison software versions STEP 7 V5.x step 7 V12

The table below gives a comparison between STEP 7 V5.x and STEP 7 V12
versions.
Table 2-4
No. STEP 7 V5.x STEP 7 V12
1. STEP 7 Micro / WIN --
2. -- STEP 7 Basic
3. STEP 7 Professional 2010 STEP 7 Professional V12

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2.6 Software required for migration

This chapter describes the software requirements for migrating an existing WinCC
flexible or STEP 7 configuration into the TIA Portal.
There are basically two start situations.
Case 1
You have a configuration computer with the following software installed:
STEP 7 V5.x and WinCC flexible 2008 SP3.
STEP 7 V12 and WinCC V12.
In this case all prerequisites for migration are given.
Case 2
You have a configuration computer with only the following software installed:
STEP 7 V12 and WinCC V12.
In order to migrate an existing WinCC flexible or STEP 7 configuration into the TIA
Portal on this PC, certain requirements must be met.
The possible setups for case 2 will be described in the following.
Example 1
You have a WinCC flexible configuration to be migrated.
In this case only WinCC (TIA Portal) must be installed on the PC.
Summary
Table 2-5
Start situation Migration Required software
WinCC flexible 2008 SP3 Project WinCC Basic/Comfort/Advanced
(depending on the operator panel
used)
Example 2
You have a STEP 7 V5.x configuration to be migrated.
In this case STEP 7 V5.x and STEP 7 V12 must be installed on the PC.
For details on the STEP 7 requirements please see
Entry ID 62100731.
Alternatively, using the Migration Tool, you can convert the source project into
the migratable *.ap12 file format. This file can be imported through the TIA
Portal. Then you will not need STEP 7 V5.x on the PC.
Notes
For WinCC V12 or higher you will find the migration tool on the installation
DVD under the Support Migration_Tool_TIA_V12.exe folder.
Install the migration tool on the PC that STEP 7 V5.x is installed on.

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Summary
Table 2-6
STEP 7 V5.x project STEP 7 V5.x
STEP 7 V12
STEP 7 V5.x project STEP 7 V12
Migration tool
Convert *.ap12 file format
Example 3
You have a STEP 7 V5.x configuration with an integrated
WinCC flexible 2008 SP3 project to be migrated.
In this case STEP 7 V5.x, WinCC flexible, STEP 7 V12 and WinCC V12 must be
installed on the PC.
Alternatively, using the Migration Tool, you can convert the source project into
the migratable *.ap12 file format. This file can be imported through the TIA Portal.
Then you will not need STEP 7 V5.x or WinCC flexible on the PC.
Notes
For WinCC V12 or higher you will find the migration tool on the installation
DVD under the Support Migration_Tool_TIA_V12.exe folder.
Install the migration tool on the PC that STEP 7 V5.x and WinCC flexible 2008
SP3 is installed on.
Summary
Table 2-7
STEP 7 V5.x project STEP 7 V5.x
WinCC flexible 2008 SP3 WinCC flexible 2008 SP3
Project STEP 7 V12
WinCC Basic/Comfort/Advanced
Info: (depending on the operator panel
WinCC flexible project integrated in used)
STEP 7.
STEP 7 V5.x project STEP 7 V12
WinCC flexible 2008 SP3 WinCC Basic/Comfort/Advanced
Project (depending on the operator panel
Migration tool used)
Convert *.ap12 file format
Info:
WinCC flexible project integrated in
STEP 7.

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WinCC flexible version

Projects created with WinCC flexible 2008 SP3 can be migrated to WinCC V12.
See also chapter 2.8 Migration Requirements.
Migration from ProTool

To migrate projects from ProTool into WinCC (TIA Portal) it is necessary to take
the step over WinCC flexible 2008 SP3.
STEP 7 version
See also chapter 2.8.2 STEP 7 project.
2.7 Licenses
Two different cases must be distinguished here:
Case 1:
You have a WinCC flexible 2008 license on your PC and now wish to use WinCC
V12 on this PC in addition. In this case it is sufficient to purchase an upgrade
license.
(Upgrade WinCC flexible WinCC V12).
After the upgrade the WinCC flexible 2008 to WinCC V12 upgrade license will be
converted into a combined license.
With this combined license for WinCC V12 you can run both WinCC flexible 2008
and WinCC V12.
Case 2:
You do not have a WinCC flexible 2008 license on your PC and now wish to use
WinCC V12 on this PC. In this case you will need a full WinCC V12 license.
Note Versions of WinCC flexible 2007 or earlier must be upgraded to

WinCC flexible 2008.
For more detailed information about the required licenses and their order numbers
please refer to the delivery release of the product used.
The following table shows an excerpt of the Excel table with the order information.

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Call WinCC V12 delivery release.

Table 2-8
No. Action
1. WinCC V12 delivery release
http://support.automation.siemens.com
Enter the search term delivery release WinCC V12.
Acknowledge your entry with ENTER.
Limit the search scope to Whats new.
Select the entry delivery release .....
In the order information section you will find information on the individual products and their
order numbers.
Excerpt from the order list.

STEP 7 Professional / Basic V12 Licenses

The procedure described under WinCC V12 is similar to the procedure for using
STEP 7 V12 Professional / Basic.
You will find detailed information on this topic under the following Entry ID:
57775228

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2.8 Migration Requirements

2.8.1 WinCC flexible project
Projects created with WinCC flexible 2008 SP3 can be migrated to WinCC V12.
Project version
If you have a project created with a version prior to 2008 SP3 you will have to
open the project with WinCC flexible 2008 SP3 first and then save it.
Note
It is advisable to create a backup copy.
Consistent project
The WinCC flexible project must be consistent. Prior to migrating, generate the
WinCC flexible configuration. Make sure any errors or warning messages in the
project are fixed.
Operator panel used

If the operator panel used in the WinCC flexible project is not supported by WinCC
(TIA Portal), the operator panel will automatically be replaced by the follow-up
panel during migration. Please also refer to chapter 2.9 Selecting new panels
2.8.2 STEP 7 project
Projects created with STEP 7 V5.4+SP5 or higher can be migrated to STEP 7 V12.
You will find detailed information on this topic under the following Entry ID:
62100731.

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2.9 Selecting new panels

2.9.1 Differences in setup and concept of operation
With regard to the topics availability, development and investment security it is

advisable to change to state-of-the-art devices (follow-up panels).
When switching to the follow-up panels, please keep in mind that the follow-up
panels have different functionalities and different installation recesses, for example.
For more detailed information about the follow-up panels please refer to the
Migration Guide manual.
You can download the manual under Entry ID 64790503 (Basic Panels) /
49752044 (Comfort Panels).
The following table shows topics from this manual. The links provided will take you
directly to the corresponding chapters.
Table 2-9
Title Basic Panel Comfort Panel
Comparison table of the old panels and their follow- Link Link
up panels.
Installation recess / installation dimensions Link Link

Interfaces Link Link
Function key assignment Link Link
Change screen format Link Link
2.9.2 Functional overview of the panels
An Excel table containing a functional overview of the current SIMATIC HMI

operator panels is available.
You can select individual panels and compare them to each other by using the
Excel filter function.
The Excel list is available for download under Entry ID 40227286
Excel filter functions

In the following you will learn how to use the Excel filter functions.
These instructions will only be of interest to you if you are not yet familiar with the
Excel filter functions.

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Table 2-10
No. Action
1. MS Excel 2003, set filter
This instruction describes how to compare two operator panels using MS Excel 2003.
Open the list of available panels in column C1.

Select the user-defined ... option.
In the window, select corresponds to in the first drop-down list and select the operator panel
from the drop-down list on the right. Repeat the steps in the second row for the panel to be
compared.
Select the or radio button.
Confirm your entries with OK.
2. Display of the selected panels
Note:
You can reset the selected filter attributes by clicking on the rest filter button.

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Table 2-11
No. Action
1. MS Excel 2010, set filter
This instruction describes how to compare operator panels using MS Excel 2010.
Open the list of available panels in column C1.

First, deactivate the (Select all) checkbox.
Check the boxes for the operator panels that you wish to display and compare.
Confirm your entries with OK.
2. Display of the selected panels
Note:
You can reset the selected filter attributes by clicking on the rest filter button.

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2.10 Hardware is not supported by TIA Portal

PC hardware
The specified PC hardware requirements must be met in order to ensure the
correct operation of the TIA software.
Please refer to chapter 2.3 PC Hardware and Operating System Requirements.
STEP 7 / HMI hardware used

The TIA Portal Readiness Check Tool makes it easy to check whether the
hardware included in projects is supported by the TIA Portal. The tool can be used
for:
STEP 7 V5.4
STEP 7 V5.5
WinCC V7
WinCC flexible 2008
For further information, refer to Entry ID 60162195.
PLC module used

If the SPS module used is not supported by the TIA Portal or if the existing SPS
hardware cannot easily be exchanged, you can alternatively migrate only the HMI
project to WinCC (TIA Portal) and continue to process the existing STEP 7 part
with STEP 7 V5.x.
For information on combined configurations with WinCC (TIA Portal) and STEP 7
V5.x please refer to Entry ID 73502293.
This entry describes, among other things, how to handle the variables, e.g. via
source export/source import.
Operator panel used

If the operator panel used is not supported by TIA Portal, the operator panel will
automatically be replaced by the follow-up panel during migration. For information
on the follow-up panels please refer to chapter 2.9 "Selecting new panels.
2.11 Software is not supported by TIA Portal

PC software
The specified operating system requirements must be met in order to ensure the
correct operation of the TIA software.
Please refer to chapter 2.3 PC Hardware and Operating System Requirements.
STEP 7 / HMI software used

The specified requirements regarding the installed software must be met in order to
ensure the correct operation of the TIA software. If necessary, upgrade your
software.

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3 Project Migration
3 Project Migration
This chapter describes the topic of project migration, always referring to the
migration from WinCC flexible or STEP 7 to TIA Portal.
3.1 Preliminary measures

3.1.1 Helpful information
First, read chapter 2 Preliminary Measures and check the points listed there.
Before migrating an existing configuration into the TIA Portal, create a backup
copy of the configuration.
3.1.2 Changing from 4:3 to widescreen
One of the Comfort Panel features is the change from 4:3 display format to
widescreen format. This will increase the visualization surface by up to 50%.
Figure 3-1
In the course of the project migration you will switch the existing operator panel,
e.g. a MP 277 Touch, to a Comfort Panel. Prior to switching the operator panel you
will determine how the previous image contents will be migrated into the new
format.
The TIA Portal provides a function for specifying the settings.
In the manual Migration Guide Comfort Panels, in chapter "Switching the screen
from 4:3 to widescreen, you will find information on where to make these settings
and which effects the settings will have.
You can either download the manual under Entry ID 49752044 or use this direct
link to chapter 3.3.
3.2 WinCC Flexible Project Migration

Entry ID 54695062 shows a FAQ contribution regarding this topic, providing
information about how to migrate only the WinCC flexible project to WinCC (TIA
Portal).
The individual steps for migrating a multipanel to WinCC (TIA Portal) are
described. Finally you will learn how to change the MP 277 Touch into a Comfort
Panel.

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3 Project Migration
3.3 STEP 7 incl. WinCC Flexible Project Migration

The procedure is the same as the one described in chapter 3.2 WinCC Flexible
Project Migration.
3.4 Messages after migration

Migration log
A migration log is created for every migration. The log contains the following
information:
Migrated objects.
Changes to objects made during migration.
Errors occurred during migration.
If required, through a link providing you with more information.
Some messages may have a question mark displayed next to them. Clicking
on the question mark will give you more information concerning the message.
You can access the log in the project tree under Common data > Logs.
Figure 3-2
Migration was canceled

If the migration failed, an XML file will be created as a log in the project directory
under the "\Logs folder. You can open the file with any XML editor (e.g. Notepad)
to find out about the cause of the failed migration.

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3 Project Migration
3.4.1 Unspecified CPU
If the existing CPU was replaced by an unspecified CPU, the reason might be that
you did not activate the option Include hardware configuration or that the
hardware configuration is not supported by TIA Portal.
Figure 3-3
The first step after the migration without hardware configuration is to change the
unspecified CPU into a specified CPU.

Unspecified CPUs are wildcards for certain CPUs from the hardware catalog,
which are currently not yet determined.
The project will only be fully functional after the unspecified CPU has been
specified.
3.4.2 Operator panel is empty and will not be migrated
If this message is displayed, the reason may be that you have not activated the
Include hardware configuration option.
Figure 3-4
Usually you only have to adapt the connection to the CPU in the system
configuration.

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3 Project Migration
3.4.3 Required GSD file missing
This message will be displayed if the GSD file, that you used in SIMATIC STEP 7
to configure the slaves, is not installed in TIA Portal.
Remedy
Even though the migration was not executed, a project folder was created for the
new project. This project folder contains the directory \AdditionalFiles\GSD.
All GSD files required for migration in the TIA Portal are included in this directory.
Please install these GSD files into the TIA Portal.
Brief description
1. In the TIA Portal, select the Options > Install device description file
(GSD)menu.
2. In the Install device description file dialog, select the directory containing the
GSD files. This is the subfolder \AdditionalFiles\GSD in the project folder of
the migrated project.
3. Select the GSD files from the list.
4. Click the Install button.
After installing the missing GSD files, repeat the project migration.
Notes
You will find GSD (GSE) files also among the following points, for example.
Current GSD files can be downloaded from the Siemens Industry Online
Support pages.
GSD (GSE) files stored on the PC are listed in the STEP 7 installation
directory.
Example: C:\Program Files\Siemens\Step7\S7DATA\GSD
You will find the associated Bitmap in the NSBMP folder.

Example: C:\Program Files\Siemens\ Step7\S7DATA\NSBMP
3.4.4 No suitable version of STEP 7 installed
If you received this message, you do not have STEP 7 or not the right version of
STEP 7 installed on your PC.
If you do not wish to install STEP 7 on your PC, you can use the migration tool as a
remedy. Please refer to the information in chapter 2.6 Software required for
migration.

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4 Post-Processing
4 Post-Processing
4.1 Adapt controller
If the existing controller was replaced by an unspecified CPU, open the device
configuration of the PLC controller.
Select a CPU from the hardware catalog. Replace the unspecified CPU by the
CPU from the hardware catalog.
Make the required settings such as connect interface, etc.
4.2 Adapt HMI operator panel

Check the device configuration after migration and adapt if necessary.
4.3 Adapt screens

If you changed operator panels, you will have made settings in the Options >
Visualization > Adaptations screens and objects menu before the change.
In the individual screens, check whether the adaptions made are as you expect
them to be.
4.4 Combined configuration with WinCC V12 and

STEP 7 V5.x
In some cases it is necessary, due to technical or customer-specific reasons, to
continue creating the PLC program with the STEP 7 V5.x software and the HMI
configuration with the WinCC (TIA Portal) software.
Entry ID 73502293 provides solutions for the combined use of WinCC (TIA Portal)
and STEP 7 V5.x.

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5 Glossary
5 Glossary
TIA Portal
The TIA Portal (Totally Integrated Automation Portal) is the engineering user
interface that the WinCC V12 Advanced or STEP 7 Professional V12 engineering
tools are operated in.
If TIA Portal is mentioned in the Migration Guide, the engineering tools WinCC
V12 and STEP 7 V12 are included.
WinCC (TIA Portal)

The name WinCC (TIA Portal) is used if the described HMI application is
independent of any version. This means, the described HMI application is valid for
all versions such as WinCC V11, WinCC V12, etc..
The WinCC engineering software is available in several editions, depending on
price and performance. They are based on each other and are optimally tailored to
the individual operator panel categories, the larger software package always
comprising the configuration options of the smaller package.
The software is divided into
WinCC Basic.
WinCC Comfort.
WinCC Advanced.
WinCC Professional.
Figure 5-1

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WinCC V12
WinCC V12 Basic
For configuring SIMATIC HMI Basic Panels.
WinCC Basic is part of the STEP 7 Basic and Professional program packages and
is not upgradable.
WinCC V12 Comfort

For configuring the SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels as well as mobile panels, panels
of the x70 series, and multi-panels.
WinCC V12 Advanced

For configuring PC-based HMI single-workstation solutions.
WinCC V12 Professional

For process visualization and SCADA functionalities.
STEP 7 V12
SIMATIC STEP 7 in the TIA Portal is the software for configuring, programming,
reviewing, and diagnosing all SIMATIC Controllers. It is divided into STEP 7 Basic
V12 and STEP 7 Professional V12.
STEP 7 Basic V12

SIMATIC STEP 7 Basic V12
is a cost-efficient subset of the STEP 7 Professional Controller software in the TIA
Portal which can be used both for the engineering of the SIMATIC S7-1200 Micro
Controller and the configuration of the SIMATIC HMI Basic Panels, since WinCC
Basic is part of the software package.
STEP 7 Professional V12.0

STEP 7 Professional is the engineering tool for configuring and programming all
SIMATIC Controllers. Here, as well, SIMATIC WinCC Basic is included for basic
visualization tasks.

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6 Related Literature
6 Related Literature
Internet Links
This list is not at all complete and only represents a selection of relevant
information.
Table6-1
Topics Title
\1\ Reference to this http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/76878921
document
\2\ Siemens Industry http://support.automation.siemens.com
Online Support
\3\ Tool Compatibility tool
http://siemens.com/kompatool
\4\ FAQ Which information is available regarding licenses for
WinCC (TIA Portal)?
\5\ FAQ Which license will you need to upgrade from an existing STEP 7
version V5.x, V10.5, or V11 to TIA Portal V12?
\6\ FAQ Which licenses will you need to upgrade from WinCC flexible 2008 or
WinCC V7 to WinCC V11 and within WinCC V11?

\7\ FAQ Which requirements must be met in order to migrate a STEP 7 V5.x
Project to STEP 7 Professional (TIA Portal)?
\8\ FAQ How to migrate a project integrated in STEP 7 from WinCC flexible to
WinCC (TIA Portal)?
\9\ FAQ Readiness check Tool TIA Portal
\10\ FAQ What are the functional differences between the different SIMATIC
panels?
\11\ Application Combined configuration with WinCC (TIA Portal) and STEP 7 V5.x
\12\ Tool TIA Selection Tool
http://www.siemens.com/tia-selection-tool
\13\ Manual SIMATIC HMI operator panels migration guide Basic Panels
\14\ Manual SIMATIC HMI operator panels migration guide Comfort Panels
7 History
Table7-1
Version Date Modifications
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