Use of an already set up TwinCAT project on another system

If an existing TwinCAT project for which a repository has already been set up on the target system is to be linked to the multiuser server, proceed as follows:

The current status of the project is not available locally.
1. Open the Multiuser Explorer from the menu TwinCAT -> Multiuser Explorer.
An empty Multiuser Explorer opens.
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2. Use the Clone button Use of an already set up TwinCAT project on another system 2: to clone a project from the target system repository to the local system.
The following view opens.
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3. Select the target system from which you want to clone the project.
4. Select the repositoy you want to clone.
5. Select the local folder (Target Directory) to which the project will be cloned.
6. Select the option Ask for update message on each usage if you want to be asked for update messages.
7. Click the Clone button.
The project has been copied to the selected folder and can be opened for further editing.
The multiuser function is already switched on and configured.
The current status of the project is already available via a Source Control system.
1. Open the TwinCAT project.
2. In the Settings tab of the project's SYSTEM node, check whether the Use Multiuser option (see TwinCAT project settings) is enabled and the multiuser URL is stored in the project.
Depending on whether the multiuser URL is stored in the TwinCAT project, the further procedure differs.
The multiuser URL is stored in the project.
1. Click the Init button to initialize the multiuser function locally.
The following dialog opens.
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2. Click the OK button.
The multiuser function is initialized locally for the TwinCAT project and can be used.
The multiuser URL is not stored in the project.
1. Click the Init button.
The Settings tab of the Multiuser Explorer opens automatically.
2. In the ADS Route field, select the target system that contains the multiuser repository.
3. In the Multiuser Repository combo box, select the name of the multiuser repository to which the project is to be linked.
4. If required, select the option Ask for update message on each usage. (See also Settings tab.)
5. Click the Init local and remote button.
The multiuser repository in the TwinCAT project is now initialized.