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Enter notes for steps and transitions

The SFC"Sequential function chart" It can be used to program processes that can be split into steps. The main components of SFC are: - Steps with associated actions - Transitions with associated logic conditions - Directed links between steps and transitions editor supports the definition of text notes for each step and transition. The notes are entered in the level 2 editing window of steps and transitions. Refer to the following topics for further information about the level 2 editing window:
- entering Level 2 for steps
- entering Level 2 for transitions

Notes can be displayed in the chart. The last button of the toolbar enables you to switch between possible displays:

Swap between possible overviews of level 2 in the level 1 chart:
- display code of actions and conditions
- display notes attached to steps and transitions

Notes have no meaning for the execution of the chart. Entering notes for steps and transitions enables you to enhance the auto-documentation of your programs. It also provides an easy way to write and exchange specifications of an SFC program before actions and conditions are programmed.

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