Calling the properties dialog box

see Displaying the properties

Structure of the properties dialog box

The properties dialog box consists of two tabs:

  • General

    Enter the operation in this tab.

  • Comment

    In this tab, a comment about the operate block can be entered.

General tab

Representation of the General tab:

Elements of the General tab:

Element

Description

ST Statement

Enter the operation in this text box, see also Placing Operate Blocks.

You have the following options to select variables for the operation:

  • You can enter the name of the variable/address directly or copy it from the clipboard.

  • Using the command button ... to open a variable selection dialog box.

An operate block can contain up to 4,096 characters. If not all characters can be displayed, the beginning of the string sequence is followed by an ellipsis (...).

OK

Use this command button to accept all entries and close the dialog box.

Apply

Use this command button to accept all entries without closing the properties dialog box.

Comment tab

Representation of the Comment tab:

Elements of the Comment tab:

Element

Description

Text box

Enter a comment about the operate block.

This comment is displayed above the operate block if the mixed display mode is activated.

OK

Use this command button to accept all entries and close the dialog box.

Apply

Use this command button to accept all entries without closing the properties dialog box.