Introduction

The Data and Languages section contains settings for entering data.

NOTE: The changes made in this section become active when the respective dialog box (for example, data editor) is closed and then opened again.

Representation

Representation of the Data and Languages section:

Items of the Data and Languages section:

Element

Description

Spreadsheet behavior

Move selection after entering information

This options button allows specifying which neighboring cell becomes active when the Enter key is pressed.

Open edit session on char key press

If this box is checked, the input mode is automatically opened for the currently active cell when you press a character key. The contents of the active cell are overwritten with the new contents.

Languages

Automatically assign a variable to a new graphical object

If this box is checked, the properties dialog box (for example, for contacts, coils, steps, transitions) or the FFB input assistant (for example, for functions or function blocks) is opened. It assigns the formal parameter of the object when you place a graphical object.

Reuse windows on refine

If this box is checked, then:

  • Only 1 window is used for Refine command on DFBs

  • Only 1 window is used for Refine command on actions

  • Only 1 window is used for Refine command on transitions.

If this box is not checked, for each Refine command on DFBs, actions or transitions, a new window is opened.

LL984

Show latched coils as

Use this list to select letter L (by default) or letter M that is displayed inside a latched coil.

NOTE: Modifying this setting leads to a refresh of the editor window of all opened LL984 networks.

Reuse 984 editor window when network is opened

If this box is checked, only 1 window is used for Open commands on LL984 networks.

If this box is not checked, for each Open command on an LL984 network, a new window is opened.

NOTE: Modifying this setting will only take effect after next time an LL984 editor is opened.

Mnemonics

The Property label column lists all contacts and coils and an assortment of function blocks available for LL984 networks.

In the Property value column, you can enter a mnemonic for each listed element. A mnemonic can consist of up to 4 alphanumeric signs.

Refer to Using Mnemonics.

LD

Mnemonics

The Property label column lists an assortment of objects available for LD sections.

In the Property value column, you can enter a mnemonic for each listed element. A mnemonic can consist of up to 4 alphanumeric signs.

Refer to Using Mnemonics.