Calling the properties dialog box

see Displaying the properties

Structure of the properties dialog box

The properties dialog box consists of two tabs:

  • FFB Properties

    General information about functions/procedures/sub-routine calls is displayed in this tab and you can change their order of execution.

  • Comment

    You can enter a comment about the functions/procedures/sub-routine calls in this tab.

FFB Properties tab

Representation of the FFB Properties tab:

Elements of the FFB Properties tab:

Element

Description

Function number

Specifies the name of the function number and the current execution order. This name cannot be modified.

Execute After

You can define the FFB execution order in this list. Select the FFB from this list after which the current FFB should be executed, see also Modifying the execution order.

Show EN/ENO

When you activate this checkbox the pins EN/ENO are displayed.

When you uncheck this checkbox the pins EN/ENO are no longer displayed.

Note: If EN or ENO is occupied by an actual parameter or connected with a link, the pins EN/ENO cannot be hidden.

Input

Displays the formal parameters, the data types and the actual parameter of the inputs.

If the input is not yet linked, the entry N.L. appears (not linked).

Output

Displays the formal parameters, the data types and the actual parameter of the outputs.

If the output is not yet linked, the entry N.L. appears (not linked).

OK

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

Apply

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

Comment tab

Representation of theComment :

Elements of the Comment tab:

Element

Description

Text box

Enter a comment about the FFB.

This comment is displayed in the tooltip when the cursor is placed over the function/procedure.

OK

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

Apply

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