MLBlkCreate

 Function A function calculates a result according to the current value of its inputs. A function has no internal data and is not linked to declared instances. - Creates a new Pipe Block object.

Inputs

Input	Data Type	Range	Unit	Default	Description
Name	STRING	No range	N/A	No default	Designated name for the newly created Pipe Block.
Type	STRING	No range	N/A	No default	The type of Pipe Block to create. Examples: MASTER, GEAR, PHASER, etc.

Outputs

Output	Data Type	Range	Unit	Description
ID	DINT			Assigned ID number of the created Block.

Remarks

• Before a Pipe Block is Initialized, the function needs to be created and assigned an ID number.
• The MLBlkCreate function is automatically called if a Block is added to the Pipe Network.

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• Pipe Blocks are normally created in the Pipe Network using the graphical engine.
  You do not have to add MLBlkCreate function blocks A function block groups an algorithm and a set of private data. It has inputs and outputs. to their programs The act of performing a sequence of instructions or commands..
  The code with MLBlkCreate commands are automatically generated and called in a program with Pipe Network(MLPN_CREATE_OBJECTS).

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• This function should be called after MLMotionInit is called and before MLMotionStart is called.

FBD Language Example

FFLD Language Example

IL Language Example

Not available.

ST Language Example

//Create a new  GEAR Pipe Block named “MyGear”
MyGear := MLBlkCreate( 'MyGear', 'GEAR' );

See Also

• MLAxisInit
• See Step 3 in Initialize and Start a Pipe Network.