Introduction

In connected mode, you can obtain two types of information via the mouse:

  • Is the object a driving object,

  • which variable is associated to this object.

How to ascertain whether an object is a driving object

The table below describes the procedure for ascertaining whether an object is a driving object.

Step

Action

1

Position the mouse cursor on the object.

Result: if the object is a driving object, the cursor takes the shape of a hand.

How to find out the name and the value of a variable associated with an object

The table describes the procedure for finding out the name and value of a variable associated with an object.

Step

Action

1

Position the mouse cursor on the object.

Result: the name of the variable and its current value in the PLC are displayed.