Representation

Representation of the dialog box:

Items

Elements of the dialog box:

Element

Description

Name

Name of the variables to generate (maximum length = 32 characters).

Type

Datatype of the variables to generate.

If you want to allocate the variable for the elementary data type, you can select it from the list.

If you want to allocate the variables for the derived data type, enter the data type in the text box.

This button is only available in the IL and ST editor under the following conditions:

  • The cursor is located where a variable can be inserted (i.e. not in a word).

  • The name of the variable is automatically entered in the text box Name.

You can confirm the entries using this button and the variable will be declared and inserted in the section.

In the FBD and LD-Editor:

You can confirm the entries using this button and the variable will be declared and (if not already inserted) inserted in the section.

In the IL and ST Editor:

You can confirm the entries using this button and the variable will be declared (but not inserted in the section).

Cancel the generate of the variables using this button.

Use this button to show or hide the Address and Commentarytext boxes.

Address

Address of the variables to generate (optional).

Comment

Comment for the variables to generate (optional).