Mapping of an automation device makes it possible to access this device from a project in Design Studio. We recommend using the Management Console Based Device Mapping option, because this way you can always be sure that the robots you create will work on the dedicated Management Console with the specified Automation Devices despite changes in the network infrastructure. Note that the name of the mapping you create in Design Studio must match the name of the mapping in Management Console. The labels used in Design Studio must match the device you use at design time, and the labels in Management Console must match the device used in production environment.

The Device Mapping option in the Device Mapping Configuration is recommended for developing and debugging your robot in Design Studio.