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For the Logic 500 the process is even simpler. You simply open the communications ( Comms > System Comms ) , select the address for the device from the listing, and Upload. You will be prompted for a File name and location to store the program. I have had situations were I need the program from a unit at a field site were the maintenance technician did not have the current program on file but did have a computer to access the processor. He used the steps I described to get the program and email it to me. With a few addition steps I was able to combine the program with the tag name and comment files. Here is how that works in the Logix 500. (specifically the MicroLogix 1200, 1400, 1500) Export tags names and comments 1. Open a version of the program with tag names and comments. Goto the Documentation Database Export ( Tools > Database > ASC11 Export) 2. Select the RSLOGX 500 tab. 3. Check the boxes for Addr/ Symbol Desc and Instruction Comments. 4. Click OK , You will be prompted for an location to store the files. I recommend planning ahead and creating a directory for these files. To combine the tag names and comments with a program 1. Open a version of the program the does not have tag names and comments. 2. Goto the ASC11 Import ( Tools > Database > ASC11 Import) 3. Select RS500, check Addr/Symbol Desc, and Instruction Comments 4. in the On Collisions section select "Overwrite existing records with imported ASCII records". This is safe to do because the program does not have tag names or comments. 5. Click ok. You will be prompted for the location of the Address/Symbol folder (.EAS). Browsed to the folder were you exported the file and select it. You will then be prompted for the location of the location of the location of the Instruction Comment ASCII Source File ( .EIC ) . It will be stored at the same location as the Address/Symbol folder. 6. Once this file is selected the program will combine the files with the program and displace a results message. You'll now see tag names and comments in your program.