# Creating a Virtual Fieldbus

1. Select a controller in the Plant structure workspace.

2. Select the Fieldbus and SoftPLC tab then select the Controller Fieldbus sub-tab.

3. Double-click the fieldbus configuration to which you want to add a Virtual Fieldbus.

4. To add a Virtual Fieldbus to the Controller Fieldbus, select Add... in the Virtual Fieldbus section.

   The Create Virtual Fieldbus window comes into view.

5. Enter a name and select Tab on the physical keyboard.

6. Select Add.

7. Select Close.

A Virtual Fieldbus is created.

At this step, a red exclamation mark appears next to the Virtual Fieldbus. This is because signal configurations are not yet mapped to the Virtual Fieldbus.