# Acyclic Data Configuration Overview

In the acyclic data configuration area, it is possible to add a new acyclic data configuration and once added, the different acyclic data configurations are displayed as a list.

1. Select a controller in the Plant structure .

2. Select the Fieldbus and SoftPLC tab. .

3. Select the Acyclic sub-tab.

The columns contain the following information:

Column | Description
--- | ---
Name | Name of the selectable configuration in virtual station mapping.
Select channel by | Bolt or Channel. This value defines if the Identifier of each result configuration item is bolt or channel..
Data layout | Compact or Fixed.
Last changed | Expressed in ToolsTalk 2 time.
Changed by | Configuration data last changed by <user>.
Controller updated | Expressed in controller time.
Controller updated by | Controller updated by <user>.

In this Section

- Adding a New Acyclic Data Configuration