Programming Languages Data Selection Dialog

Introduction

The anchored window Data Properties is used to display and modify the variables and FFB properties.

The Data Properties window can be called up

using the Data Editor.
1. Select one or several lines in the Data Editor.
2. Select Properties from the context menu.
the programming language sections
1. Select one or several element(s) in the programming language section.
2. Select Data Properties from the context menu or press CTRL+Enter.
the tab I/O Objects of a module
1. Select one or several lines in the Address/Name/Type table.
2. Select Data Properties from the context menu.

How the window behaves and the options in the Data Properties window depend on whether the window was opened using the Data Editor or the Programming Languages section.

NOTE: If more than one object is selected, only the common data for all the selected objects is displayed. If this data is modified, the modification applies to all the selected objects. In this way it is possible to assign the same comment to different variables or assign the same initial value, see also: EcoStruxure™ Control Expert, Operating Modes

CAUTION

LOSS OF DATA

Before changing a data in the Data Properties window, ensure that the change is appropriate not only to the selected instance of this data, but also to all other instances of this data.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.

Structure of the Window

The contents of the window depend on the selected object:

Window Data Properties for elementary variables:

Window Data Properties for function blocks:

Available Attributes

The list of available attributes is the same as the Data Editor columns. Refer to the Data Editor columns for more information.