Post by lmartin on Scripting - how to get the fixed compiler version from Project settings
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Hi I search the way to be able to get the fixed version of the compiler set in the Project settings via a python script. Anabody know how to do that?
Last updated: 2024-06-13
Post by ignat on [SOLVED] Safety EL6900 - SELC0012 Invalid number of connections[
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Hi kurvanov, could you please share the video you mentioned. I am struggling with basic data intechange between safety module and basic plc logic
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Post by eschwellinger on License Reset Request β CODESYS Control Win V3 Standard L
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Please write these kind of request to 'my question' in the CODESYS Store. please do not use ticket and softcontainer numbers here.
Last updated: 2025-10-23
Post by kporter on SoftMotion, accessing PDO input data via object ref/pointer
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It looks like one can use the OutputData and InputData members of ETCSlaveStack: https://content.helpme-codesys.com/en/libs/EtherCATStack/4.2.0.0/EtherCATStack/ETCSlaveStack.html
Last updated: 2025-10-29
Post by jeroenaero on Difference between using OPCUA symbol configuration and OPCUA Server object
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Hi, What is exactly the difference between using symbol configuration as OPCUA server or using the Codesys object OPCUA server? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using symbol configuration and OPCUA server object. Please let me know
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Post by kalmeyer on Stepper motor control with (SM_Drive_RaspStepper_direct)
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Is there perhaps a place where I can see examples of programming with different instructions? This would be a great help. Maybe there are some places where ready-made programs are posted that can be downloaded and tested? /Klaus
Last updated: 2025-11-10
Post by nano on conformation about the CODESYS Extends SL and CODESYS SDK
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as an oem i can tell you, extension sl isn't the sdk. its more an hard restricted part of it with much missing parts. why u may ask this?
Last updated: 2025-11-11
Post by tristan on Textfield display problem
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Hello everyone, I have a little problem with textfield display. When I put a solid backgroud, no problem. But when I put it to invisible, some strange things appears with the text. Do you have this kind of issues ? Thanks a lot, Tristan
Last updated: 2025-11-20
Post by timvh on Access Violation sherd memory
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Maybe it is better to use Interfaces to access the objects instead of pointers. But besides that, is "read_obj_ptr" a method? If yes, you need to call it, so add brackets behind the method call: read_obj_ptr();
Last updated: 2025-11-27
Post by mbart on VAR_INFO from inside of a FB to get info on the instance.
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I experienced the same problem: using __VARINFO is working only in PRG context, while it crashes if used inside Function Blocks. I would really appreciate if they would fix this issue
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Post by durallymax on How to use MQTT in CODESYS Control Win V3
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With the IIoT library/license or the one provided by the hardware OEM. Several examples online of how to use the MQTT Client SL library.
Last updated: 2025-12-12
Post by gseidel on MC_Phasing state explenation
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Hi kenth1973, it is not a matter of who created the function block. It is just that we don't have, and don't provide, documentation about internal implementation details... Hope you can understand that, Georg
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Post by mawaloc on KeyPad Function in Visualization to fill a table
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THANK you !!! I finally find ou... may be not with same thing " use template" , so will looks your way of doing, maybe it's more properly done anyhow thank you
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Post by reinier-geers on Data to server
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HI, i want to copy data to a server of a costumor. Whats the easy way ? contoller is V20p5 but also 2 are V9.2
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Post by mariusz997 on Visualisation - internal error
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Hi - problem solved. I had 3 version of codesys on system and they didn't like each other. After uninstall all and install again only one version now everything is OK
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Post by grepoo on DataSource CodesysApp V3
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Hi, trying to create a datasource in appV3 but it returns error code 259 (not nearer specified) everytime, no matter the device i am using. Any idea of what it might signify ?
Last updated: 2025-11-19
Post by seler on Custom button with output status
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I did some work around by adding IN switch on top of OUT bulb picture(SwitchImage) and setting IN switch button to invisible but this is not quite elegant. How to combine it to one visu element?
Last updated: 2025-11-20
Post by reinier-geers on Error ambigiusname
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In visu i have a Led. I only changed the output. Then i get Ambigius use of name Tpara. But it doesnt show where. See screen shot
Last updated: 2026-01-20
Post by gatto on Two licenses have to be installed forgot to enable one license
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Hi. What type of PLC do you have? What activation method do you use? What license ticket did you purchase and want to activate? Can you describe the process you followed step by step?
Last updated: 2026-02-02
Post by risele on AI + Programming
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It's already fine to use, with help of exporting/importing as PLC_Open, at least CODEX is good in editing directly at XML and/or providing changes description separately.
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Post by patrik on Wish: CODESYSControl.cfg - again
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Really good post. I hope that it gets seen by CoDeSys staff. I often find the documentation lacking when it comes to using CoDeSys in more complex ways. If using standard "basic PLC functionality", then it's fine and functions are documented in a sufficient way. Once you go outside of that bubble then I find the documentation not enough. CODESYSControl.cfg is a good example of this. And why isn't more of this integrated in the IDE. like changing port of the webserver. Why is it hidden in this file and not accessible through the IDE. It feels like a layer of complexity purposely left in so you don't change it if you don't know what you are doing. Like the argument is if you have the know-how to find the file you have the know-how to edit it. I find the documentation lacking when it comes to more complex libraries too. Like the element collections library. there is parameters I still don't quite know what they do. I can't find any documentation about them. There is an example project to download from CoDeSys so you can see how you are supposed to set your factories up. I leave some parameters like it is in the example. Should I? I don't know. Does it work. Yes. But I could perhaps create memory leaks if I get something wrong and I don't see that until way later. In the create method of your element factory you have a function called __vfinit and you just have to accept that it works. Why can't I get insight in what it does through documentation? Don't CoDeSys want us to know how these work so we can't use them to accidentally break something? I find the error logging lacking too. I've had the CoDeSys service crash but it doesn't say why. I've seen windows noticing the crash but no error code was sent or error message. Also in my current issue where the application fails to start after power outage. I can see in the log that it fails to load retain in the application as one log entry and application failing to start as another. But why? Why does loading the retain fail? give me more information! Is it just a skill issue with me? I don't know. If it is then I'd still want CoDeSys to step up their game when it comes to documentation. I'm sorry if a lot of frustration comes though in this post. I really like the product and what I can do with it compared to other PLC brands.
Last updated: 2024-11-21
Post by rossanoparis on Clarifications regarding the appropriate runtime system to use
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Hallo all I would appreciate some clarifications regarding the appropriate runtime system to use. I've been using 'KUNBUS CPUs' and 'CODESYS Control for Raspberry Pi MC SL' for the last 4 years. Recently, there have been some changes in the CODESYS licensing policy. [ https://store.codesys.com/en/howto_applicationbasedlicenses ] My questions are mainly two: 1) If I need to start a new project using 'KUNBUS CPUs', which is the correct runtime system to use. 2) Old projects built using 'CODESYS Control for Raspberry Pi MC SL' should be updated to another RT system? Current RT systems ... a)CODESYS Control for Raspberry Pi MC SL b)CODESYS Control for Linux ARM SL c)CODESYS Virtual Control SL May I count on receiving an explanation to understand the differences among the runtime systems listed above? A detailed and well-organized answer would be greatly appreciated. Kind regards Rossano
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Post by edvard-munch on How I can get "Done flag" for "Modbus Slave Channel"?
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This is from 10 years ago, I know. But I have been using (SLAVE_DEVICE.iChannelIndex = CHANNEL_NUMBER) AND (SLAVE_DEVICE.xDone) I suppose that it shows xDone for the channel that shows up in the iChannelIndex at the same cycle? It seems to be working properly for two devices that I have been using it before But now I have another device and using two write channels, for one register each. One channel works properly and returns DONE flag When another channel is triggered, I see that it shows up in iChannelIndex, but flag DONE not received, but no Error for the channel. Also, when i check the register in the device it's evident that data has been transferred. Is this could happen sometimes with CODESYS, so DONE flag not received? Or this is a problem with a given device? With this certain register
Last updated: 2024-12-19
Post by aseitzinger on CODESYS Control for Linux SL on virtual machine?
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Hello, there in different information available regarding the possibility to run CODESYS Control for Linux SL on a virtual machine. https://forge.codesys.com/trg/linux-sl/home/Home/ says CODESYS Control for Linux SL is a runtime system, which can run on any Debian based X86 PC, VM or Cloud container... https://store.codesys.com/media/n98_media_assets/files/2302000005/3/CODESYS%20Control%20for%20Linux%20SL_de.pdf says CODESYS Control for Linux SL can not be used on virtual hardware Currently I run the package mentioned on a virtualized debian machine running in PROXMOX Virtual Environment 7.4-17 and apart from huge jitter it runs without problems. The CODESYS key is passed as a USB defice to the VM. I wonder why there are different statements regarding the suitability in virtual machines and if the jitter would be reduced by installing CODESYS runtime on the host installing CDS runtime on the host and using a preemptive kernel (if available for the PROXMOX installation leaving CDS runtime where it is (on the virtualized debian machine) and install a preemptive kernel on the host and on the guest... Any advice is appreciated. Greets Arno
Last updated: 2024-01-08
Post by jeindhoven on Deploying to raspberry pi 5 hangs
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Hi CoDeSys support forum, hope that this is the correct place to ask this. Might be double as i am new to Codesys and dont know all terminology. I am trying to test Codesys with a virtual plc on a raspberry pi 5. Already figured that i need Tools -> Deploy Control SL, enter Communication parameters. Codesys says "Connected". Then tab "Deployment", there i select "CODESYS Control for Raspberri Pi SL" and "4.16.0.0 (all)". Click "Install" and the gui turns grey and unresponsive. The titlebar says "Untitled1.project - CODESYS (Not Responding)" as well. Restarting Codesys and checking shows no package was installed. How to deploy the runtime? Thank you in advance for your time. Edit: After some patience, an error showed up: "Error when sending ssh heartbeat: Session operation has timed out" "Error installing codesyscontrol" Any pointers to what remote command might have failed, or log of some sort, would be welcome. Software versions: Codesys version 3.5.21.10 Raspberry pi 5 (deployment machine): $ uname -a Linux raspberrypi 6.1.21-v8+ #1642 SMP PREEMPT Mon Apr 3 17:24:16 BST 2023 aarch64 GNU/Linux $ lsb_release -a No LSB modules are available. Distributor ID: Debian Description: Debian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye) Release: 11 Codename: bullseye $ apt list --installed | grep openssh-server openssh-server/oldstable,now 1:8.4p1-5+deb11u3 arm64 Development machine: $ uname -a Linux 2B 6.1.0-35-amd64 #1 SMP PREEMPT_DYNAMIC Debian 6.1.137-1 (2025-05-07) x86_64 GNU/Linux $ lsb_release -a No LSB modules are available. Distributor ID: Debian Description: Debian GNU/Linux 12 (bookworm) Release: 12 Codename: bookworm VirtualBox Version 7.0.26 r168464 (Qt5.15.8) Virtual OS: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (10.0, Build 19045) .NET version 4.0.30319.42000
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