--- title: Tag Browse Wizard slug: solutions/tag-browse-wizard docTags: createdAt: 2025-08-19T12:35:11.158Z --- For the **OPC UA Client Advanced Driver** and Litmus Edge versions after 3.16.x provide the option to Browse for Tags against the OPCUA Server and import them. This reduces the number of steps required to setup a tag as well as allowing to setup multiple Tags at once. # Before You Begin Before you will be able to browse for tag with the Excel Tool, you will need to setup at least one [Browse Task](docId\:I3ezGnLiQB29YYcpNkfZS) and have it being completed. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/wOM_9VYPCXFiYmJkHOPE8_image.png" size="80" width="1054" height="351" position="center" showCaption="false"} # Access the Tag Browse Wizard :::hint{type="info"} **Notes**: To access the Tag Browse Wizard it is required that: - A **Driver Name for Device** is the OPC UA Client Advanced driver. - Litmus Edge runs a version higher than 3.16.x ::: Select a cell in any of the Columns **Tag Name**, **Tag Address Translator**, **Register Type**, **Tag Value Data Type**, **Register Address / Path** for a row with the OPC UA Client Advanced Driver. If all conditions are met, the **Tag Browse Wizard** button is shown in the Help section of the **LitmusConfiguration **ribbon. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/jM_CwMNfZVcFIxOAP20xk_image.png) Open the Tag Browse Wizard by pressing the **Tag Browse Wizard** button. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/CmAsxmHCwqiqGJ3Zl58j-_image.png" size="50" width="247" height="162" position="center" showCaption="false"} # Setting up the Browse ## Select the Browse Task Select from the list of Browse Task(s) with the Status *Done*, which Browse Task to use. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/FYxWZSn58aR7DF1UgT8jm_image.png" size="80" width="885" height="789" position="center" showCaption="false"} :::hint{type="info"} **Notes**: Browse Tasks need to be Status Done to be able to be used. Browse Tasks which are still updating on Litmus Edge ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/1p7XyQy9b_Jf3_VkhU7Ph_image.png) will not show in the list. ::Image[]{src="https://images.archbee.com/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/FYxWZSn58aR7DF1UgT8jm_image.png?format=webp" size="70" width="885" height="789" position="center" showCaption="false"} ::: ## Initiate the Browse If a Browse Task is selected, the **Browse **button will change to green. To initiate the browse press the green **Browse **button. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/iIKwW0XV-K0IrP9Vf_uNl_image.png" size="80" width="880" height="789" position="center" showCaption="false"} :::hint{type="info"} **Notes**: If no Browse Tags is selected the Browse button stayes grayed out. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/rmZzzppoCm63dkP8ooM1U_image.png" size="80" width="888" height="740" position="center" showCaption="false"} ::: # Importing Tag(s) After the Browse has been initiated, the results are shown in a List Box. The User will see the **Display Name **as well as the **Suggested Tag** **Name**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/OwQL3hSSZP6c34xBEMyI9_image.png" size="80" width="883" height="797" position="center" showCaption="false"} :::hint{type="info"} **Notes**: In case a Browse Task returned no Tag(s), the user can initiate a New Search. ::: ## Selecting all Tags To select all Tags for Import, check the Checkbox of the Header Row. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/hdc1tX1aVIxWEul1pk9Dj_image.png" size="70" width="907" height="409" position="center" showCaption="false"} ## Unselecting all Tags To unselect all Tags for Import, uncheck the Checkbox of the Header Row. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/ersbYEWzmZF9wxWTYBTSL_image.png" size="70" width="886" height="337" position="center" showCaption="false"} ## Select individual Tag(s) To select individual Tag(s) for Import, check their respective Row or Checkbox. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/jUxI17yUyo3n_zy7C2X2D_image.png" size="70" width="906" height="456" position="center" showCaption="false"} ## Unselect individual Tag(s) To unselect individual Tag(s) for Import, uncheck their respective Checkbox or Row. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/4vc7fSWMhjNNh6t7pG-nn_image.png" size="70" width="877" height="504" position="center" showCaption="false"} ## Import Tag(s) If at least one Tag has been selected from the list, the Import button will change to green and an Import can be initiated. :::hint{type="warning"} **Important: **This will overwrite any previous value in column **Tag Name**. ::: To initiate an Import press the green **Import **button. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/D0LxrE2K5-c8NSUriPaFn_image.png" size="80" width="878" height="764" position="center" showCaption="false"} If no Tag(s) have been selected, the Import button will be greyed out. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/wX1NmA9ujI9DE0jekMjqQ_image.png" size="80" width="883" height="701" position="center" showCaption="false"} :::hint{type="info"} **Notes**: The Tag Browse wizard will show how many tag(s) have been selected in the left lower corner. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/AvwZpxcKKnrwU4JPhxtLi_image.png" size="70" width="599" height="713" position="center" showCaption="false"} ::: ## After an Import finished Once all the selected Tag(s) have been imported, the user is informed about the result and has three further options: 1. **Close **the Wizard. This will end the import and the user can proceed with their desired actions on the sheet. 2. Select another [Browse Task](docId\:n4VrurrdO6LINifPJGyGB) to execute a **New Search.** 3. [Import other Tag(s)](docId\:n4VrurrdO6LINifPJGyGB) from the list they previously hadn't selected for another **Import**. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/2pijYk74_qWQfSEjd7aqD_image.png)