Post by viksym on How to get the motor scaling value from code ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Is there a way to see what value is set as the "Work travel distance per motor rotation" that is set in the Scaling menu of the axis ? I am working on my own homing function block for sensorless (hardstop) homing and I want to make it be universal between different axes with different motor's scaling for distance per rev so I need to know this value from the axis itself. I know I could do it by just creating an input variable for the function block but I'm leaving that option as a last resort.
Last updated: 2025-06-12

Post by wbj0t on one variable signed to modbus tcp server device and modbus serial device ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi. Raspberry pi 4 runtime. Runtime version 4.16, IDE version 3.5.21. Is it possible write new value for variable via modbus tcp or serial devices when both enabled? As I see - not. What can I do? It is terrible restriction.
Last updated: 2025-07-17

Post by manuknecht on Persistence Manager does not save alphabetically first value ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I have several libraries which contain values that should be saved on a PLC. As apparently no Persistent Variable List is available within Libraries, I use the Persistence Manager to create a Persistence Channel in the Project which imports the library. I then specify the persistence channel in the library using the {attribute 'ac_persist':='PersistenceChannel_CT'} specifier. This generally works very well and gives me exactly the properties I require. However, it came to my attention that the (alphabetially) first value from the library is not saved in the created ASCII file. When checking the content of the Persistence Channel, it shows all the variables as defined in the library. But the created file does not contain the first value and it is not restored after restart or reset. (see attached picture) I disabled Periodic Saving and set xSaveOnChange to TRUE and so the file usually updates immediately after changing one of the values. When changing the first value, it does not update which is consistent with this value not being saved. I also created a sample project and library from scratch which shows the same issue both using a Raspberry Pi and using a Linux machine. Does someone know what the reason for this could be or did someone make similar experiences? Looking forward to hearing your suggestions. Thanks in advance and best wishes Manuel
Last updated: 2023-10-17

Post by gatto on Profinet Exor connection drop ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
did you try setup two eth ? on ethO you set ip to communicate with pc, example 192.168.0.1 on eth1 ip to communicate with weidmuler I/O, example 192.168.100.1 note : ip need the same of ip setup under system setting of hmi.
Last updated: 2024-10-16

Post by rckalex on Data Source Limit ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
There appears to be a limit to the number of OPC Servers that can be connected simultaenously. 1-10 work but adding an 11th makes one of the previously linked ones unavailable. Is this a soft setting that can be adjusted? Using 3.5.18.30 on Win x64
Last updated: 2024-03-06

Post by arwie on Use MC_Home without enabling the drive for homing method 35 ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
This is a homing routine which is controlled by setting mode of operation and started by setting a bit in the control word. If MC_Home is not usable for this homing method then I need to implement the same functionality. But how?
Last updated: 2025-06-25

Post by stuartjr on Disabling forcing of specific variables ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
So I think I've found a way to do what I want, but its a not as simple as I thought it would be. Essentially I've got to put my "logic" that decides what the GVL variable should be at the start of every task (rung 1). Then regardless of what the force is the variable will be set to what the logic decides.
Last updated: 2024-03-15

Post by macros8 on Translation - How to get text as reference in Frames translated? ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi, thanks for the link. Maybe I create elements in incorrect way. I always use Interface Editor to create variables which are used inside element (see pics). After that I place element in my visu and use Reference property to link variable or set the value. In that case the value of string is not transferred to general text list for translation as I mentioned before. Do I have to all properties which influence behavior of my element create in Frame configuration instead? What´s the difference to the Interface editor? Thanks a lot. M.
Last updated: 2024-01-02

Post by installwhat on raspistepper error after install ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
from another post on this forum .... In your library project select Project -> Project Information. On the Properties table remove the "LanguageModelAttribute" Value "Qualified Access Only". This will allow you to access the object without qualifying the access. ...... I guess they've compiled it the library with that setting and now I need to mess around with versions.
Last updated: 2024-04-20

Post by e13740e on Parameterized Property syntax for array element processing ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello. I'm trying to create a Parameterized Property(CDS V3.5 SP21) to avoid copy-pasting code for processing array elements. I can't seem to get any result. Perhaps I am making a mistake with the syntax. None of the declaration options below are accepted by the compiler. If you know and use them (Parameterized Properties) in your work, please let me know. Thank you in advance. Option 1: PROPERTY <property_name> : <data_type> VAR_INPUT <index_name> : <index_type>; // One or more index parameters are declared here END_VAR</index_type></index_name></data_type></property_name> GET Code that uses <index_name> to return a value END_GET</index_name> SET Code that uses <index_name> and the implicit variable <property_name> to write a value END_SET</property_name></index_name> END_PROPERTY Option 2: PROPERTY <property_name> (<index_name> : <index_type>) : <data_type></data_type></index_type></index_name></property_name> GET Code that uses <index_name> to return a value END_GET</index_name> SET Code that uses <index_name> and the implicit variable <property_name> to write a value END_SET</property_name></index_name> END_PROPERTY
Last updated: 2025-10-09

Post by e13740e on Parameterized Property syntax for array element processing ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello. I'm trying to create a Parameterized Property(CDS V3.5 SP21) to avoid copy-pasting code for processing array elements. I can't seem to get any result. Perhaps I am making a mistake with the syntax. None of the declaration options below are accepted by the compiler. If you know and use them (Parameterized Properties) in your work, please let me know. Thank you in advance. Option 1: PROPERTY <property_name> : <data_type> VAR_INPUT // One or more index parameters are declared here <index_name> : <index_type>; END_VAR</index_type></index_name></data_type></property_name> // Accessor for reading GET // Code that uses <Index_Name> to return a value END_GET // Accessor for writing SET // Code that uses <Index_Name> and // the implicit variable <Property_Name> to write a value END_SET END_PROPERTY Option 2: PROPERTY <property_name> (<index_name> : <index_type>) : <data_type></data_type></index_type></index_name></property_name> // Accessor for reading GET // Code that uses <Index_Name> to return a value END_GET // Accessor for writing SET // Code that uses <Index_Name> and // the implicit variable <Property_Name> to write a value END_SET END_PROPERTY
Last updated: 2025-10-09

Post by durallymax on Access Variable Visu Dialog ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Is there a way to access the variable in the called dialog? Example: Text Field element with PLC_PRG.myVar as Text variable. OnMouseClick configured to write variable with keypad pop-up. OnValueChanged configured to Execute ST RND(PLC_PRG.myVar,2); Rather than change myVar with each copy of this Text Field, is there a way to access whatever the configured text variable is? Generally try to stay away from ST in visu, but was curious regardless.
Last updated: 2024-11-14

Post by arcadium on Library ENUM text representation in visualization ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, Maybe someone could help with this. When I add ENUM to a text field I get the number instead of the text. For my own ENUM variable I have declared and enabled text list value is displayed as text, but I need enum text displayed from softMotion and other internal FB's. In the picture I have one of desired ENUM variable setup, but in the visu I have number, but in the watch window it's text. There is probably some checkbox to tick, but was looking for an hour, can't find a solution. Would apreciate some help
Last updated: 2024-12-24

Post by arcadium on Library ENUM text representation in visualization ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, Maybe someone could help with this. When I add ENUM to a text field I get the number instead of the text. For my own ENUM variable I have declared and enabled text list value is displayed as text, but I need enum text displayed from softMotion and other internal FB's. In the picture I have one of desired ENUM variable setup, but in the visu I have number, but in the watch window it's text. There is probably some checkbox to tick, but was looking for an hour, can't find a solution. Would apreciate some help
Last updated: 2024-12-24

Post by ton on How to create a stopwatch? ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi, i guess you want to make a hour counter. You need to store the measured value. Try to use a retain variable, but need a graceful shutdown, or save it your self. see https://forge.codesys.com/forge/talk/Runtime/thread/278e325579/ Succes.
Last updated: 2023-12-12

Post by andreag0 on How to access to variable value through symbolic string name ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Good to know. I am looking for some soluction to avoid PLC Handler and OPC-UA. Thank you.
Last updated: 2024-06-14

Post by wehling-h on PI Input value ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi geoweil, have you tried to save changed values to remanent area or using a VAR RETAIN? After restart you have to initialize Counter with last remanent value. Depending on changes per cycle and the possibilitiy of your control unit to write remanent storage. Otherwise you need a buffering system to ensure save backup of last PI_Counter value. May you could read this Thread to get further help: https://forge.codesys.com/forge/talk/Engineering/thread/31e1c8349e/#bf48
Last updated: 2024-01-12

Network Variable List in Codesys 3.5 on CAN ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Thread)}
Network Variable List in Codesys 3.5 on CAN
Last updated: 2023-08-05

Importing variable list from Excel into Codesys ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Thread)}
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Last updated: 2018-03-21

Visualization "F" Key not Reseting Variable ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Thread)}
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Last updated: 2018-01-18

Visualisierungs-Element bei Variable=FALSE unsichtbar schalten ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Thread)}
Visualisierungs-Element bei Variable=FALSE unsichtbar schalten
Last updated: 2019-06-24

DT Variable in der CoDeSys Visualisierung anzeigen lassen ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Thread)}
DT Variable in der CoDeSys Visualisierung anzeigen lassen
Last updated: 2016-04-28

Alarm Management - latched variable represented as Text list ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Thread)}
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Last updated: 2023-11-07

Variable indicating axis pending gearing or camming ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Thread)}
Variable indicating axis pending gearing or camming
Last updated: 2023-11-28

Saving variable values on power cycle (RevPi Connect) ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Thread)}
Saving variable values on power cycle (RevPi Connect)
Last updated: 2023-12-04

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