Post by dnordenberg on BOOL variable in OPC UA and modbus simultaneously ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
How can I have an BOOL variable that is read/write in both modbus TCP server and from OPC UA at the same time? Variables with %MX.n %QX.n addressing which is used for BOOL/coils in modbus server is not allowed in OPC UA symbol list on Schneider M251 controllers. I have already asked on Schneiders forum but there are not a lot of codesys experts over there :( So OPC symbols can't have a address and the modbus TCP server needs a address. So how should I do it then? It seems like an impossible combination. Since I want read/write access from both ways I can't just simply make a second variable and assign it the value of another since it would be a one way assignment. I also tried using VAR_CONFIG which then makes the address syntax %Q or %M in my main variable list and that fools OPC UA Symbol Configuration to allow it and then I add the complete %MX.n address of it in the VAR_CONFIG list. This semi works, I can toggle the BOOL from modbus but the OPC UA symbol seems to be read only. It displays symbol status but nothing happens when I toogle it. I think I need another way to have the variables and symbols pointing to the same bits in memory... My plan B is to write a BOOL array compare FB that saves a history bit from previous cycle and if that does not match current status at next cycle for either the OPC symbol or the modbus variable then it copies the new status over to the other. Maybe ugly but it's like my last alternative. Kind regards David
Last updated: 2025-07-14

Post by installwhat on Opc remote alarms on Linux box ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
It seems that the hmi sl license only works with windows. If i'm happy using web visu, rather than target visu, is possible to use remote opc-ua remote alarms without the hmi sl? Maybe it can be included in a different license that works on Linux? thanks
Last updated: 2025-07-16

Post by eschwellinger on Codesys Virtual control SL ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi, which CODESYS Version are you using exactly? Either update to 3.5.21.x if you are on 3.5.20.x if not - add a more secure pw. Seems that on adding the login credentials it is mandatory in 4.16.0.0 -to have complianct to password policy seems a bug that the message not occure.
Last updated: 2025-08-06

Post by rajatdas2005 on Codesys Virtual control SL ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Thanks once again. Right now the codesys virtual control sl docker is using the host ip itself not the docker ip. so the local host edge gateway was able to search the virtual plc. so you are telling me instead of local host edge gateway I should use the edge gateway docker version?
Last updated: 2025-08-08

Post by raamkumar on exple1 ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
```structured text VAR bStartButton : BOOL; // Start button input bStopButton : BOOL; // Stop button input bMotorRunning : BOOL := FALSE; // Motor running status END_VAR // Motor control logic IF bStartButton AND NOT bMotorRunning THEN bMotorRunning := TRUE; // Start motor END_IF; IF bStopButton THEN bMotorRunning := FALSE; // Stop motor END_IF; // Output to motor driver (replace with your actual output) // Assume 'qMotor' is a boolean output to the motor driver. qMotor := bMotorRunning;
Last updated: 2025-08-23

Post by nilanjan on I want to show the current recipe name in the visualization screen <sup>CODESYS Forge talk (Post)</sup>
I am having some trouble showing the current recipe name in visualization i am not using the RecipeManCommands i am using the inbuild visualization feature of Saving and Loading recipes. I need it so the user would have a track on which recipe is being used currently.
Last updated: 2025-08-24

Post by eksheep on Unit Tests and C007: Unknown Type <sup>CODESYS Forge talk (Post)</sup>
Hello, I am attempting to implement unit tests for my POUs. When building and running the unit tests I receive error C007: Unknown Type for all types defined in the library, Standard, 3.5.18.0. Which is included in the POU Library Manager. Any input would be appreciated. TIA.
Last updated: 2025-08-27

Post by antonz on CoDeSys v3.5: creating libraries for both 32-bit and 64-bit controllers <sup>CODESYS Forge talk (Post)</sup>
Thanks Tim. I would think it somehow is relevant when creating a compiled library, but that may very well not be the case. If I understand you correctly, then the same compiled library created from my source code would work for both 32 bit as well as 64 bit controllers.
Last updated: 2025-09-01

Post by leandroct on Creating Boot Application not working <sup>CODESYS Forge talk (Post)</sup>
I did these steps and it worked: - Copied Application.app and Application.crc to the Folder C:\ProgramData\CODESYS\CODESYSControlWinV3x64\ID_of_CPU\PlcLogic\Application\ copied the visu folder content to the folder C:\ProgramData\CODESYS\CODESYSControlWinV3x64\ID_of_CPU\PlcLogic\Application\visu\ Changed by Notepad the CODESYSControl.cfg at the folder C:\ProgramData\CODESYS\CODESYSControlWinV3x64\ID_ of_CPU\ Where is [CmpApp], adding a line with: Application.1=Application
Last updated: 2025-09-04

Post by gseidel on The default ramp type selection in SoftMotion V4.18.0.0 is Quadratic <sup>CODESYS Forge talk (Post)</sup>
Hi imdatatas, thanks for your feedback. This change was intentional, as the quadratic ramp type has many advantages over the trapez ramptype. Sorry to hear it causes problems in your situation. Can you please shortly explain the nature of the problems? Best regards, Georg
Last updated: 2025-09-08

Post by blitz on Latch alarm variables from the PLC runtime <sup>CODESYS Forge talk (Post)</sup>
Hi, I have a question. Does anyone know a way to change latch alarm variables from the PLC runtime? In the help there is a method described: https://content.helpme-codesys.com/en/libs/AlarmManager/Current/Interfaces/pou-IAlarm3/SetLatchVarValue.html but I don’t know how to use it correctly.
Last updated: 2025-09-23

Post by bilalchaudhry33 on IFM Controller CR7XXs <sup>CODESYS Forge talk (Post)</sup>
HI, I am new to Embedded and telematic field . I am using codesys to program IFM controller and try to communicate two IFM controller over the CAN bus. I need some help and link tu tutorial I have no idea about codesys . I want to do in ST. I am using CAN RAW library from IFM . On following SS there is red triangle on CAN as well.
Last updated: 2025-09-24

Post by snhatton on How to write a for loop in ladder? <sup>CODESYS Forge talk (Post)</sup>
Hi there, little late to the party, but you could also use the ST block for in-line ST code and implement a for loop as you normally would. ST Block is super handy if you just need a small amount of in-line structured text code without creating a new POU. Hope this helps!
Last updated: 2025-10-06

Post by rene2 on How can you get the active frame index from a frame <sup>CODESYS Forge talk (Post)</sup>
I think I struggle with the same issue. I tried the currentVisu variable but this is the active Visualisation. I have a dialog with a frame with frame configuration like in the picture. I would like to use the index te be used to make a button look like it's pressed/selected.
Last updated: 2025-10-14

Post by reinier-geers on SM3 motion project <sup>CODESYS Forge talk (Post)</sup>
Hi, i try to setup a softmotion programm. Controller version 15. Ethercat, When is scan Devices then it install's the drives. 4.11 . Somehowe they have a vesion 16 libary. I tried to install new but stil problems. I tried version 19. Then i get a Visu version problem. What can i do ? Why are ther always problems with a new version ?
Last updated: 2023-12-18

Post by ulad on SPI Communication <sup>CODESYS Forge talk (Post)</sup>
Hello. I created a project that uses SPI. This project is working well. I can see with an oscilloscope that the SPI pins are actually changing. But when I resave this project in the IDE and open it later in the system, I see a constant error. What do I need to fix? What am I doing wrong? Thank you.
Last updated: 2023-12-23

Post by svn123 on In Simulation Mode, logic is not executing <sup>CODESYS Forge talk (Post)</sup>
I stopped the simulation and tried to rebuild. "Cloned Task0.task0. Priority already in use" error was shown after rebuilding. I used Build-Clean All option and rebuilt again. Now the logic started working. But I am not still sure what caused the error in first place. If somebody knows about this error, please enlighten me. Thanks svn
Last updated: 2023-12-25

Post by tvm on Function block method default arguments <sup>CODESYS Forge talk (Post)</sup>
This works for me in Schneider Machine Expert 2.2, which is based on Codesys 3.5.19. It did not work in Machine Expert 2.1, which was based on Codesys 3.5.16. METHOD PUBLIC Method1 : INT VAR_INPUT TestVar: INT:= 5; END_VAR Method1:= TestVar; PROGRAM SR_Main VAR TestFB: TEST_FB; Var1: INT; END_VAR Var1:= TestFB.Method1();
Last updated: 2024-01-04

Post by peter-skokanek on Rpi install runtime licence on SP13 <sup>CODESYS Forge talk (Post)</sup>
Hi, I have an older project which has been running for years. Unfortunately I have to replace current Raspberry. I repplaced it by new rpi 3 with newest 32 bit Raspberry OS. I oredered a new runtime licence. When I try to activate it, the connection to target is interrupted immediatelly after press next button in the last step of instalation.
Last updated: 2024-01-08

Post by spiessli on Softmotion axis to CANopen Maxon IDX drive <sup>CODESYS Forge talk (Post)</sup>
Just verified the behaviour. Still is the same. It should be attached here. But I also tried the DCF-file with the axis in the lab with the real drive: The MC_Power block never goes out of busy. Had not time to investigate further, though.
Last updated: 2024-01-08

Post by anderson on function block output <sup>CODESYS Forge talk (Post)</sup>
so it is not possible for me to use the function blocks and through them I can select the digital outputs of the PLC so that pulses and direction are output, or some function block that does this reading and in it I can program the pulse and direction outputs for the drive?
Last updated: 2024-01-09

Post by toby on Codesys Control Raspberry PI 4.10.0 - missing 'Update Raspberry PI' option <sup>CODESYS Forge talk (Post)</sup>
Hi, Mine is the same, both using v3.5 SP17 patch 6, and v3.5 SP19 patch 5 when using anything newer than v4.8.0 the same issue as above occurs. Checked the 'Customize' window in case it was hidden/disabled in there but couldn't find it. Thanks for the help on this. Toby
Last updated: 2024-01-09

Post by lgeertsema on Checkbox font color in visualization style <sup>CODESYS Forge talk (Post)</sup>
Hello, I'm having a similar issue with buttons. I want to be able to set the default color and transparency of a button. I've tried a lot of different iterations like KNewman, but to no avail. Has there been some documentation released since KNewman posted this, or is the style editor still as undocumented as ever?
Last updated: 2024-01-11

Post by hfelek on *SOURCEPOSITION* App = [Application] area=0, offset = 0 on default example <sup>CODESYS Forge talk (Post)</sup>
Hello, I am trying to run CmpTemplate component provided by Codesys for version 3.5.17. I call MyExternalFunction from the component but I get error as shown below. I see component is loaded successfully on runtime logs. I feel like I am missing something basically.
Last updated: 2024-01-15

Post by scarter on Import/Export PLCOpen xml Task Configuration <sup>CODESYS Forge talk (Post)</sup>
I'm Having the same issue. If I highlight PLC Logic and import it erases everything else and replaces the Task config. If I highlight the Application I get the same result. Simple manual fix is click and drag the task config onto the origional Application, and delete the second one. Easy fix but not the expected result of importing task config.
Last updated: 2024-01-17

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