Default Number of Columns

The default number of columns, when LD section is created, is specified in the Tools > Project Settings dialog box, on the Program > Languages > LD tab, in the Number of columns text box.

Inserting columns

The following rules apply when inserting columns:

  • The same number of columns are inserted as are selected in the horizontal ruler.

  • The new columns are inserted before the first selected column.

Step

Action

1

Select the desired number of columns in the horizontal ruler (click the column numbers).

2

Use the Insert Column menu command from the shortcut menu of the horizontal ruler.

Result: The selected number of columns is inserted before the first selected column and connections between links and blocks are kept.

Deleting Columns

Step

Action

1

Select the desired number of columns to be deleted from the horizontal ruler (click the column numbers).

2

Use the Delete Column menu command from the shortcut menu of the horizontal ruler.

Result: The selected columns are deleted.

Column Width

The column width can be managed using the following LD editor toolbar buttons :

|S|

Small size
|M|

Medium size that is double small size
|L|

Large size that is triple small size