Parameter

Description

Copy bitmap to clipboard

Functionality to copy a bitmap from a function block to programs like word or paint, if active.

To do so, copy a function block and paste it in the desired program.

Available for the following languages:

• FBD
• SFC
• LD

Ask for declaration when new variable inserted

Opens a dialog to create a new variable, after entering a new variable name:

• Active: The dialog will be opened, when a new variable name is entered. The new variable will be added in the variable list too.
• Inactive: The dialog will not be opened. Only the name of the variable will be changed.

Enable pulse for contact and coils

Allows to put a "pulse" on a contact or a coil.

Available for LD programs.

Prompt for var name after insert

After inserting a variable a dialog will be opened to create a new variable, if active. The new variable will be listed in the variable editor too.

Available for FBD programs only.

After insert instance

Defines, which actions should be done next:

• Do nothing
• Prompt for instance after insert
• Auto declare local instance

Update local instances when saving the program

Updates/removes local instances, when the program is saved ant the option is active.

Use the extended variable creation dialog

Provides the full dialog for variable creation, if active.

Underline global variables

Underlines the name of Global variables in the main window to get a better overview.

Auto insert variables when inserting a function block

Shows placeholders for the needed variable, if the option is active and a function block is inserted.

Display dialog to select inputs/outputs when inserting a function block

Opens the Select inputs and outputs dialog if active and a function block is moved into the program.

Hint: This option is available only, if the option Auto insert variables when inserting a function block is active too.

Remove unusual local instances when saving the the program

Removes unused instances automatically from the program during the saving process, if active.

Example: If you have got a unused "Inst_BLINK" instance in your program, this will be deleted automatically when you save the program.

FBD

Selections for function blocks.

Restore Selection mode in FDB toolbar after insert

Allows to insert one item on several times via a click in the program, if active.

For FBD programs only.

Default information for variables

Defines, which informations are visible:

• Name
• Name + short comment
• Name + short comment + long comment
• Name + short comment + long comment + IO name

Default width for variables

Defines the default width of variables.

Select a value between 2 and 32.

Default: 8

A double-click into the column Value opens the dialog to select the default width.

Default width for function blocks

Selects the default width of the function block:

• Automatic: The width fits to the size of the function block name and the Input and Output names.
• 2-32: Selects the width of the function block

A double-click into the column Value opens the dialog to select the default width.

Auto connect variables when dropped near function block

Supports the connection of variables and function blocks.

Remove connected variables when removing function block

Removes the variables of a function block, which has been deleted.

Please note, removed variables are not removed from the variable editor.

Example: If a single function block has got two inputs and one output, all 3 variables will be removed. But if the output variable is used as input of another function block, this variable will not be removed.

Snap to Grid

Allows to snap link connections to the grid, e.g. links between two function blocks.
Hint: Click on CTRL + G to display the grid.

Diagrams view

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