Overview

You can create an animation table that includes all forced bits of a project.

Table[Forced Bits]

An animation table of forced bits

  • can not be modified by you

  • is updated automatically if a variable or address becomes forced/unforced or if the value of a forced variable/address changes

  • is always created as a temporary animation table and can not be changed into a permanent animation table (see also Permanent and Temporary Animation Tables)

  • has a fixed name (Table[Forced Bits] ) which can not be modified

  • displays the symbolic names of the forced addresses (if mapping is available

Creating the Animation Table

There are 3 ways to create the animation table of forced bits:

  • Via Tools > PLC Screen open the PLCScreen dialog.

    In the Information tab under APPLICATION > MISCELLANEOUS click the FORCED BITS line.

  • In the Project Browser right-click Animations Tables and select Open Forced Bits Table from the context menu.

  • In the status bar click the red F .