First post here, experienced automation engineer but new to codesys.
I've got this error promped when trying to compile project :
[ERROR] MDML_230215: Project Settings: Property handling in all visualization element properties is deactivated but compiler define VISU_USEPROPERTYINFO is set.
I double checked the project settings but did'n see any settings like "property handling in visualization element"... I must be missing something.
right click on your application, got to properties, "Build" tab. Under Compiler defines, add the string VISU_USEPROPERTYINFO
Normally this gets added automatically for me, if I check "Activate property handling in all element properties" in the Project Settings/Visualization. But I've noticed that the compiler define gets lost if I convert from one PLC to another.
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Thanks, thanks to your answer I checked the project settings again, the option "activate property handling in all element properties" was not visible without checking the case "Visualization --> Advanced --> visible". It's ok now!
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I just had this issue, and VISU_USEPROPERTYINFO was already defined. So I unchecked "property handling in visualization element" pushed apply, then rechecked "property handling in visualization element" and pushed apply. Then recompiled. That fixed the problem.
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in german:
Projekt/Projekteinstellungen/Visualisierung/Sichtbar - CLICK
Danach
* "Eigenschaften-Behandlung in allen Elementeigenschaften aktivieren" CLICK OFF - OK
* "Eigenschaften-Behandlung in allen Elementeigenschaften aktivieren" CLICK ON - OK
Danach sollte es gehen.
Last edit: mg0815 2025-06-27
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@davidking, can you be more specific about where exactly "Compiler Defines" is located.
I'm using Codesys v3.5 SP21 Patch2 and cannot find this Compiler Defines option. In the menu Project -> Project Settings there are Compiler options and Compiler warnings, but that is not it.
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Hi everyone,
First post here, experienced automation engineer but new to codesys.
I've got this error promped when trying to compile project :
[ERROR] MDML_230215: Project Settings: Property handling in all visualization element properties is deactivated but compiler define VISU_USEPROPERTYINFO is set.
I double checked the project settings but did'n see any settings like "property handling in visualization element"... I must be missing something.
Had someone an idea about what's causing this?
Thanks, have a good day.
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right click on your application, got to properties, "Build" tab. Under Compiler defines, add the string VISU_USEPROPERTYINFO
Normally this gets added automatically for me, if I check "Activate property handling in all element properties" in the Project Settings/Visualization. But I've noticed that the compiler define gets lost if I convert from one PLC to another.
Thanks, thanks to your answer I checked the project settings again, the option "activate property handling in all element properties" was not visible without checking the case "Visualization --> Advanced --> visible". It's ok now!
I just had this issue, and VISU_USEPROPERTYINFO was already defined. So I unchecked "property handling in visualization element" pushed apply, then rechecked "property handling in visualization element" and pushed apply. Then recompiled. That fixed the problem.
you all saved my life now ;)
same issue solved with this advice... thanks
3.5.19.5
project settings -> visualization -> advanced -...
3.5.19.7
THANK YOU, 1000 times !!!!
in german:
Projekt/Projekteinstellungen/Visualisierung/Sichtbar - CLICK
Danach
* "Eigenschaften-Behandlung in allen Elementeigenschaften aktivieren" CLICK OFF - OK
* "Eigenschaften-Behandlung in allen Elementeigenschaften aktivieren" CLICK ON - OK
Danach sollte es gehen.
Last edit: mg0815 2025-06-27
Solution: Disable VISU_USEPROPERTYINFO define
Go to Project → Options (or Project → Properties, depending on your CODESYS version).
Find the section called Compiler Defines.
Look for the define:
nginx
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VISU_USEPROPERTYINFO
Delete it from the list, or uncheck it if it’s a checkbox.
Save your changes and try compiling the project again.
→ This is the right approach if you don’t need property handling for visualization elements.
Last edit: eschwellinger 2025-07-09
@davidking, can you be more specific about where exactly "Compiler Defines" is located.
I'm using Codesys v3.5 SP21 Patch2 and cannot find this Compiler Defines option. In the menu Project -> Project Settings there are Compiler options and Compiler warnings, but that is not it.