At a Glance

Variables can be displayed using different language editors (sections), and additional tools, which are:

• the variable display window,

• the display boxes,

• the animation tables.

Variables Shown in the Display Window

Certain variables used in a section cannot all be animated directly in the language editor. These are:

• numerical variables in sections that use textual languages (ST, IL),

• numerical variables used in operation and comparison blocks in textual languages (ST, IL),

• structure variables belonging to the DDT family (derived data type),

• parameters and variables belonging to DFB or EFB instances.

These variables are shown in the display window, called from the language editors.

The window automatically displays the language editor variables visible onscreen; when the editor runs through the section, the window is updated automatically with the new variables.

Variables Shown in the Display Boxes

Each box displays the name and value of a single variable.

The boxes can be placed anywhere in the section and can be configured.

Variables Displayed in the Animation Tables

Certain variables must be continually monitored, regardless of whether they are visible or not in the language editor at a given time.

These variables are displayed in the animation tables, called from the language editors.