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In SoMachine or EcoStruxure Machine Expert, how do I change the PLC or Magelis/Harmony HMI type?

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In SoMachine or EcoStruxure Machine Expert, how do I change the PLC or Magelis/Harmony HMI type?

Product Line
SoMachine / EcoStruxure Machine Expert
M238, M258, M241, M251, M262, HMISCU/STU, XBTGC, XBTGT/GK, HMIGTO/GTU

Environment
PLC Configuration Software in Windows

Resolution
From the Devices Tree,
Right-click on the controller or HMI and select "convert device" then select the controller you want to change it to.
Right-click menu for device
Convert device dialog - PLC/HMI selection screen
Prompt

As a result, you will see the Device type has changed:
New Device shown in Devices Tree after conversion

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