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Variables tab

The Variables tab is used to show all the variables defined within the project. All the variable details are displayed in order to show the variable types, dimensions, attributes, etc.

Dictionary Toolbox

Figure 3-5: Dictionary Toolbox

The list of variables is split into two parts:

ClosedAbout the Dictionary's contextual menu.

Right-click in the Dictionary window to open the menu as follows:

Dictionary Contextual Menu

Figure 3-6: Dictionary Contextual Menu

This menu allows you to perform the following actions:

ClosedWhat is the purpose of the Track Selection check box?

The Track Selection filters the displayed items in the dictionary to show only items linked to the current PLC selected program:

  • Unchecked: All your project variables will be displayed. This is the default setting.
  • Selected: The variables in the Dictionary are filtered to display only those that are relevant to the PLC item currently selected in the project tree. Along with the Global, retains and variables related to the selected program or UDFB, structure definitions will be displayed. The dictionary content will change accordingly if another PLC program is selected in the project tree.
ClosedAbout the two editing modes for editing a variable.

There are two available modes when editing a variable in the Dictionary:

  • Cell: only the selected cell is active

  • Row: all the row is active

Press Spacebar to toggle the selection mode from cell to row (Table Keyboard Shortcuts).

ClosedHow can variables be arranged and/or sorted?
  • The columns in the Variables tab can be reordered, resized, and hidden by double clicking on the filter icon in top left corner of the table. This opens a dialog box which allows you to modify the table's appearance. These settings will persist until you change them. Please note that the Visible box for the Value field cannot be changed as the Value column is automatically shown in debug and online modes but hidden in edit mode.
  • You can sort the list of variables in the table as follows:
    • Ensure you are in cell editing mode (press the Spacebar to toggle from one mode to the other)
    • Click the header of the column you want to use as the key sort order
ClosedHow do I modify parameters of a variable?

(Press Spacebar to toggle to the relevant edition mode).

Mode Description
One Parameter Assuming you are in the cell edition mode, double-click on the parameter
All the parameters are at the same time Assuming you are in the row edition mode, double-click in any parameter to open the dialog box for variable configuration as shown below.

Figure 3-7: Configure the Variable

For more details on parameters, see "Variables".

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Variables

Structures

Variable Editor

Variable Table List

Sort Variables

Define Structures

Name a Variable

Rename Variables

Initial Value

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Editing Variables as Text Using IEC 61131-3 Syntax

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