Import registers from an MBC file

This guide shows how to import register definitions from a ModbusControl (.mbc) project file.

Steps

Option A — drag and drop:

  1. Drag the .mbc file from your file explorer onto the ModbusScope main window.

  2. The import dialog opens automatically.

Option B — menu:

  1. Go to File > Import MBC File….

  2. Select your .mbc file.

After opening the file with either option:

  1. In the import dialog, review the registers found in the file.

    MBC import dialog

  2. Select the registers you want to add and click Import selected registers.

Result: The selected registers are added to the signal list with their names and addresses. You can edit them further in the Signals dialog.

Notes

  • ModbusControl is a separate proprietary application. This import feature only reads register definitions; it does not communicate with ModbusControl.

  • Imported registers use default types and colors. Adjust them in the Signals dialog if needed.

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