Procedure

You have the following two options to access the Data Editor to create derived data types:

  • from the project structure view via the Variables and FB Instances directory,

  • from the project structure view via the Derived Data Types directory,

Access via the "Variables and FB Instances" directory.

Step

Action

1

In the project structure view, switch to the Variables and FB Instances directory.

2

Select the Open command in the shortcut menu and the Data Editor will open.

3

Select the DDT Types tab in the Data Editor.

Example:

Access via the "Derived Data Types" directory.

Step

Action

1

Switch to the Derived Data Types directory in the project structure view.

2

Select the Open command in the shortcut menu, which will open the Data Editor that is automatically shown in the DDT Types tab.