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 FBs is displayed in this tab and you can change their execution order.

  • Comment

    A comment about the FB can be entered in this tab.

FFB Properties tab

Representation of the FFB Properties tab:

Elements of the FFB Properties tab:

Element

Description

Instance Name

Specifies the name of the block instance. You can change this name in the data editor, see also Managing of instances of data belonging to the family of function blocks (EF).

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 FB 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 FB 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 the tab Comment :

Elements of the Comment tab:

Element

Description

Version:

Specifies version of the FB code.

Text box

Enter a comment about the FB.

This comment is displayed in the tooltip when the cursor is placed over the FB.

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.