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X2 to X3 – Transition Guide

X2 to X3 – Transition Guide for iX Developer

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For additional help, consult the FAQ, visit the Connected forum, or contact Beijer Electronics support.

Step-By-Step Transition Guide

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Follow this transition guide to ensure a smooth and secure transition from iX Developer 2 to iX Developer 3 on Beijer Electronics X3 HMI panels.

. Prerequisites

  • Development PC

  • X2 HMI panel

  • X3 HMI panel

  • iX Developer 2 license (also valid for iX Developer 3)

Procedure. Instructions

  1. Review the Modified Features in iX Developer 3 chapter to understand changes and evaluate their impact on your project.

  2. Confirm that your driver is supported in iX Developer 3 by checking Driver List X3 HMI Panels. If your driver is not listed here, Contact Beijer Electronics.

  3. Connect the X2 HMI panel to the development PC.

  4. If you are using an older version of iX Developer (before 2.53), follow these steps:

    1. Create a project backup. Refer to Back Up the Project for instructions.

    2. Download and install iX Developer 2.53 from MyBeijerElectronics.

  5. Open your project in iX Developer 2.53.

  6. Build the project and resolve any build errors that appear.

  7. Download the project to the X2 HMI panel. Refer to the Download chapter in the iX Developer 2.53 Reference Manual for download instructions.

  8. Verify the project functionality on the HMI panel.

  9. Save the project.

  10. Create a project backup. Refer to Back Up the Project for instructions.

  11. Quit iX Developer.

  12. Connect the X3 HMI panel to the development PC.

  13. Download and install iX Developer 3 from MyBeijerElectronics.

  14. Open your project in iX Developer 3.

    Important

    When opening your project in iX Developer 3, a dialog will provide key information and recommendations for project conversion. Read this carefully and follow the instructions.

  15. Build the project and address any build errors using the How to Resolve Transition Build Errors guide.

  16. Transfer the project to the X3 HMI panel. Refer to the Transfer the iX App to the HMI Panel chapter in the iX Developer 3 User Manual for transfer instructions.

  17. Verify the project functionality in the iX App on the HMI panel.

    Tip

    In some cases when the transferred project is run on the HMI panel, the project won't open and an Access Denied dialog appears. See Troubleshooting for information on how to solve this issue.

  18. Save the project.

Now your project is fully compatible with iX Developer 3.