It is possible to open projects created in previous versions ofPCM to the current version, but the opposite is not possible.Extensions of the exported project file is *.pcmp and those files are only used forexporting and importing the projects between PCM600s.Creating a new projectProcedure1. Select File and Open/Manage Project ... to see the projects that are currentlyavailable in the PCMDataBases.2. Open Projects on my computer.3. Click the icon New Project. To create new project currently open projects andobject tools shall be closed.4. The New Project window opens, see Figure 14.en05000609.vsdIEC05000609 V1 ENFigure 14: PCM600: Create a new project window5. Name the project and include a description (optional) and click Create.6. PCM600 sets up a new project that will be listed under Projects on mycomputer.4.6 Building a plant structureThe plant structure is used to identify each IED in its location within the substationorganization. It is a geographical image of the substation and the bays within theSection 4 1MRK 511 261-UEN -Setting up a project32 650 seriesEngineering Manual