How do you import an existing project into Studio 5000?

Importing an existing project into Studio 5000 is accomplished through the "Import" function in the File menu. This option is specifically designed to allow users to bring existing projects, which may have been created in earlier versions of Studio 5000 or saved in a different location, directly into the current workspace. Utilizing the Import function ensures that all necessary components, such as controller tags, routines, and other associated data, are correctly integrated into the active project configuration.

Other methods, such as using the "Open" function, are geared more towards opening a project file rather than importing it into the current workspace. Dragging and dropping project files may not be supported as a general method for importing, and copying files into the program directory does not properly register those files within the Studio 5000 environment, potentially leading to issues with project access and management. Thus, the Import function is the most effective and reliable approach for this task in Studio 5000.