Creating or Updating Derived Data Types
After you have completed your edits in the
Device Editor, the next step is to let Control Expert create the necessary program objects — in the form of derived data types () and variables — that will support your network design. To do this, follow these steps:
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Step
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Action
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In the Project Browser, navigate to and select the communication module.
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2
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Do one of the following:
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Click the right mouse button, and select Open in the pop-up menu
— or —
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In the Edit menu, select Open.
Result: The Configuration page of the Ethernet communication module opens:
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Click the Update application button.
NOTE:
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Every time you use the Device Editor to make changes to your Control Expert project, return to this screen and click the Update application button to save your edits.
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Control Expert refreshes the collection of DDTs and variables — by adding, editing, or deleting previously generated DDTs and variables — each subsequent time you click the Update application button.
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Click OK.
Result: The Project Browser displays the new or edited derived data types:
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