Post by rpostwvu on Shared Memory Access Issues ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I got the shared memory example. I'm pretty sure I'm successfully created a memory space, CreateResult returns 18. szName:='CodesysDataShare'; hShm := SysSharedMemoryCreate(szName, 0, ADR(uxiSize), ADR(CreateResult)); I'm trying to access this memory with a C# application, but I get "Unable to Find Specified File". I suspect that Codesys and/or Visual Studio code alters the name I choose? Being in Windows, I cant find a way to see the mapped memory list. ~~~ using (var mmfRead = MemoryMappedFile.OpenExisting("CodesysDataShare",MemoryMappedFileRights.ReadWrite)) ~~~
Last updated: 2024-01-29

Post by ofey on two different OPC clients with different privileges ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi! I have usually only connected one OPC client (our system) to an OPC server created in the codesys environment on a PLC. This OPC client has a lot of write privileges. A customer also want OPC access, but I want to restrict his access to only read certain values. Do you know if this is possible inside the single codesys runtime running on a controller?
Last updated: 2024-02-01

Post by alimans on OPC-UA Server, Symbol Set: Raise an error: Object reference not set to an instance of an object. ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi everyone, I just created a very simple library without any code and, added it to my very simple project. after adding this library, I get an error when I try to open "Symbol Set" in "OPC UA Server" in "Communication Manager". Here is the code of my POU in the library: FUNCTION_BLOCK POU VAR eCommand : (CMD_NONE:=0, CMD_RESET:=-1) INT := CMD_NONE; END_VAR Attached is the error that I get. I also noticed that by removing the enumeration variable above (eCommand), I can open the "Symbol Set" again. Anybody has any idea why this error is raised and how could I use enumeration variables without error in "OPC UA Symbol Set"?
Last updated: 2024-08-08

Post by elsmart on Sequential read and triggering of Modbs RTU channels in application ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello I need some help understanding how to use Modbus RTU (COM port) in Codesys enviroment. I defined a Modbus Server device (slave) in device tree and added some channels to read from (function 3). Also I set trigering mode to Application. I have a POU in which I want to trigger each channel one after the other something like this (C code for better visualisation): for (int i = 0; i < channelsCount; i++) { triggerChannel(channelsArray[i]); // Start transmission while(channel.xBusy); // Wait for transmission to complete } I have found ModbusChannel function block documentation but examples are scarce. I don't understand how rising edge triggering works. What would be the best solution for achieving sequntial channel triggering? What is the common way to read multiple Modbus channels once every time a specified POU is executed?
Last updated: 2025-05-16

Post by eksheep on Unit Tests and C007: Unknown Type ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
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 blitz on Latch alarm variables from the PLC runtime ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
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 snhatton on How to write a for loop in ladder? ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
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 nz-dave on Bool turning on in case stament in wrong state? ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
pretty sure its not. ive done a cross reference and only have one write that sets it to true. Only way i can stop it is to remove the function block call from the main pou that is running said case. its got me stumped:/
Last updated: 2023-12-16

Post by jst69 on Python script: Launch Codesys, Execute Script, Exit Codesys ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Dear all: Question about scripting: I am creating a .NET program that is supposed to Open codesys, open template project, export a bunch of pou, then exit codesys. Launch works, Open project works, Export works, But how do i tell codesys to close itself? I can tell windows to terminate codesys, but i would prefer to do it properly. from __future__ import print_function import sys import System proj = projects.primary # We're interested in POU nodes: POUGuid = Guid("6f9dac99-8de1-4efc-8465-68ac443b7d08") # We collect all POU nodes in that list. pous = [] # From the parent node on, we recursively add POU nodes: def CollectPous(node): if node.type == POUGuid: pous.append(node) else: for child in node.get_children(): CollectPous(child) # Now we collect all the leaf nodes. for node in proj.get_children(): CollectPous(node) # We print everything just to know what's going on. for i in pous: print("found: ", i.type, i.guid, i.get_name()) # And now we export the files. for candidate in pous: # We create a list of objects to export: # The object itsself objects = [candidate] # And sub-objects (POUs can have actions, properties, ...) objects.extend(candidate.get_children()) # And the parent folders. parent = candidate.parent while ((not parent.is_root) and parent.is_folder): objects.append(parent) parent = parent.parent # Create an unique file name: if len(sys.argv) == 1: filename = "parent\\%s.export" % (candidate.get_name()) else: filename = "%s\\%s.export" % (sys.argv[1],candidate.get_name()) # print some user information print("exporting ", len(objects), " objects to: ", filename) # and actually export the project. proj.export_xml(objects, filename) proj.close() print ("script finished.") System.exit(0) // Dont work .NET: public static void Export(string path,string proj) { if (checkSettings()) { var p = new System.Diagnostics.Process(); p.StartInfo.FileName = Properties.Settings.Default.CSVersion +"\\CODESYS\\Common\\CODESYS.exe"; p.StartInfo.Arguments = " --Profile=" + qoute(Properties.Settings.Default.CSProfile) + " --culture=en" + " --project=" + qoute(path + "\\" + proj) + " --runscript=" + Properties.Settings.Default.LastOpenProjectPath + "\\INPUT_DATA\\SCRIPT\\Export.py" + " --scriptargs:" + qoute(path) ; p.StartInfo.RedirectStandardOutput = true; p.StartInfo.UseShellExecute = false; p.StartInfo.CreateNoWindow = false; p.Start(); p.StandardOutput.ReadToEnd(); p.CloseMainWindow(); p.Close(); } }
Last updated: 2024-01-16

Post by kalmeyer on STEPPER CODESYS SOFTMOTION_DRIVE ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello everyone I have been trying to solve this problem for a long time. Please help me..... I have browsed: https://forge.codesys.com/drv/sm3raspistepper/home/Home/ and it says under "IMPLIMENTATION" that I have to create a POU with the text to be able to use: MC_Power or MC_MoveVelocity How do I write it into the CODESYS program? Thanks in advance /Klaus Kalmeyer
Last updated: 2025-11-17

Post by sturmghost on Visualization using methods and cyclic ST-calls ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Im looking for a way to implement ST-code into the visualization element without creating a helper POU or method in my device/application tree. Like visualization properties are evaluated at each VISU_TASK cycle I want to be able to create own ST code which interacts with the visualization interface variables. To be more specific I want to have a property which executes user defined ST-code at each VISU_TASK cycle exactly like its already possible for Input Configuration on various mouse and dialog events. Also a property for initialization (so only executed once) and a timed property would be nice. With the situation right now I'll have to create a POU function which handles the ST-code and misuse a property, like the text variable, to execute this POU function at each VISU_TASK cycle. Or does it exist and I don't know it?
Last updated: 2023-10-02

Post by rk-gaw on Unhandled exception and refactoring error ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello everyone. I hope this is the right place to ask for help, this error is causing me a great amount of time loss and I really would like to end this nightmare. I don't know why but at times if I try to Browse -> Display Cross Reference on a variable Codesys just crashes. I'll attach the file with the complete crash report hoping someone can figure why it happend. I think that the unhandled exception comes from the PersisranceManager Module and is connected with the other big problem I'm facing: I cannot refactor in my project, if I'll try to refactor a POU name the whole POU will become "frozen", it's like its desynchronizing from the project and the project cannot find the pointer to the POU once I refactor it. And when I open the project a warning pop-up will show up with the frozen POUs name, but I cannot figure out what the warning is telling me. I'll attach every warning and error pop up the project is showing me, and thanks in advance to anyone who can figure something out.
Last updated: 2025-12-10

Post by totorovic on CSVReaderInit returns error : INVALID_HANDLE ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Thank you for the return. The path targets to a CFast card. User has R/W access to it. We will try to change it.
Last updated: 2023-08-31

Post by fleaplc on FILE_OPERATION_DENIED ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
By using the CAA FILE library (FB FILE.Open) (raspberry pi, codesys 3.5.19.0) I always get the error FILE_OPERATION_DENIED The file exist, it has r/w/x access and path is correct... Some idea to fix it?
Last updated: 2023-09-25

Post by viktorr on ShareMemory library documentation ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, I was wondering if there was further documentation on the SharedMemory library in CodeSys outside of the code example provided, or maybe a way to access the source code of the shared memory implementation. Thank you in advance for any advice. - Viktor
Last updated: 2024-07-03

Post by climblinne on Calling OPC UA Methods from UaExpert ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
So I found the mistakes. First I forget to deactivate "Use access rights defined in the user management". And also I used in "UaModeler" a project name with whitespaces, which lead to a wrong namespace name.
Last updated: 2024-07-11

Post by taqamert on Codesys and CANopen manager sensors with same NodeID ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Maximilian-K, The links you added are not working right now, but what I need is exactly what you described. Where can I access this information?
Last updated: 2024-07-22

Post by jmfernandes on OpenDir always in error ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Well I created a user as Admin, gave access rigths to the file but still can't read the files in the plc it gives the same error. I guess is something to do with plc itself.
Last updated: 2024-08-01

Post by lukaszklupa on Codesys Virtual Control - startup problem ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Problem solved. The problem turned out to be the lack of access to the default location "Mounts", I changed it to /home/user1 and now it's ok.
Last updated: 2024-08-19

Post by timvh on Readable IO names ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
IF you create an ENUM {attribute 'qualified_only'} {attribute 'strict'} TYPE E_IO : ( FIRST := 0, SECOND := 1 ); END_TYPE You should be able to access the array items like: IOCard_OUTPUT[E_IO.FIRST]
Last updated: 2024-09-28

Post by navan on File access operation denied ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Codesys V3.5.20.10 having issue open windows folder. Willing to know the [Sysfile] location in windows for V3.5.20.10 (32 bit) installation. kindly hep on this.
Last updated: 2024-11-05

Post by timvh on File access operation denied ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Go in Windows to this location. Right click on this file and go to properties. Is it in Read-only state? Then CODESYS cannot open in Write mode.
Last updated: 2024-11-09

Post by jddaigle on Webvisu not supported due to missing browser feature HTML5-Canvas ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I dont know if you all have access to that ticket, but they are looking at the problem. https://helpdesk.codesys.com/servicedesk/customer/portal/16/USS-1073
Last updated: 2025-02-17

Post by bernardchen on Modbustcp.lib missing codesys v2.3 ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
a codesys project V2.3.9 opened with error of libuary missing. Modbustcp.lib and Modbustcpsrv.lib where can I download these two libs . I am a beginner of codesys. this codesys v2.3 is running in virtualbox XP system without internet access.
Last updated: 2025-03-12

Post by mariacugnier on Reading Devices ComState ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Does anyone know how to access the ModbusTCPSlave_Diag.ComState without declaring each one by the device name? I attached them to an array but since I may have dozens of devices this is still a bad solution.
Last updated: 2025-05-22

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