At a Glance

Each variable display box displays the name and value of a variable used in the section.

Main characteristics:

  • they are called only via sections written in textual languages (Structured Text, Instruction List),

  • they contain the variable name and value,

  • the boxes can be placed anywhere in the section,

  • they can be configured.

The display boxes are implemented in offline or online mode.

Creating a Variable Display Box

Carry out the following actions:

Step

Action

1

Select the variable from a section (Structured Text or Instruction List).

2

From the contextual menu, select the "New Inspect Window" command; the box is displayed in the section.

3

Use the mouse to position the box.

Settings

Carry out the following actions:

Step

Action

1

Select the display box.

2

From the contextual menu, launch the "Settings" command.

3

The following dialog box appears:

Enter the minimum and maximum values for the variable:

  • if the variable value is less than the value entered in Minimum value, the display box is shown in yellow,

  • if the variable value falls between the 2 values entered, the display box is shown in blue,

  • if the variable value is greater than the value entered in Maximum value, the display box is shown in pink.

If no value is entered, the box is shown in blue.

4

Select the type of variable display to be used in the display box (Decimal, Binary, Hexadecimal, floating default, exponent, literal) by checking the corresponding box.

Example:

Clearing a Variable Display Box

Carry out the following actions:

Step

Action

1

Select the display box.

2

From the contextual menu, launch the "Delete Inspect" command.