Post by bertoldo on Robo Scara3 ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
the interpolation block does not start from the absolute value. It returns to zero even when writing to dLastWayPosX , Y , Z.
Last updated: 2024-10-15

Post by ojz0r on Leitungsverzweigung mit einem existierenden Block (z.B. AND-Glied) zu verbinden ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
What you want is to use the CFC language instead of FB.
Last updated: 2024-11-11

Post by enricoghisla on Functional block ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
How can i access to the variable in the FB from outside without put them in the in/out?
Last updated: 2024-04-16

Post by enricoghisla on Functional block ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
How can i access to the variable in the FB from outside without put them in the in/out?
Last updated: 2024-04-16

Post by blitz on Can't get SMC_SmoothPath to work ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
@bertus try to test using only SMC_SmoothMerge and SMC_SmoothPath separately. Block setting bExecute on both of this FBs.
Last updated: 2026-01-11

Post by konstantin on Lenze i950 Servo and WAGO PFC200 ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, In our workshop we have a Lenze i950 servo drive that has an EtherCAT bus and CiA402 compatibility. The WAGO is PFC200 750-8212 and as per documentation it has built-in license for SoftMotion Light functionality. It is not capable of supporting the full SoftMotion functionality like gearing and synchronizing. I added the EtherCAT esi files from Lenze and the EtherCAT master does see the drive, then I added a SoftMotion Light Axis object. The problem is that I can only energize the axis, I cannot execute any other commands. I set the positive and negative torque limits from the PDOs to 200% and when I try to move the axis by force it does not move back to its original position. I use the SML function blocks from the PLCOpen library and the error from the function blocks is that the op mode cannot be changed. Then I tried using a standard SoftMotion axis object and everything works fine, except the MC_Home function block. The axis moves back to its position when forced out of it. I follow this guide from Lenze - Lenze i950 CODESYS V3 What could cause this issue with the SoftMotion Light axis object? Best Regards Konstantin Kolev
Last updated: 2026-02-11

Post by transmin01 on CANbus issue ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi, I have been trying to get a CANbus device working with Codesys 3.5SP19 patch1 via a Beckhoff EL6751 gateway without success. I have the CANOpen_Manager and CANopen device configured but this will not run. Is there any code required to kickstart the CANbus comms into action? Regards Trevor
Last updated: 2023-09-13

Post by sturmghost on Specify Input Configuration "OnDialogClosed" Action to only react to certain Dialogs ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
You could work around this problem by implementing some sort of "state machine". Each dialog sets a boolean variable when they are closed so you know which dialog was closed. Then you can react to this accordingly.
Last updated: 2023-10-01

Post by nz-dave on FAILURE TO OPEN PROJECT ON ANOTHER COMPUTER ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I have tried Achives but still get many errors. just now have tried to load a projectachive from last night and the visualization is [unknowen] as well as a action from the main pou.
Last updated: 2025-01-21

Post by yannick on Alarm Configuration Notification Action ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, I'm trying to configure an alarm variable that changes to True when an error is activated. Unfortunately, the variable is not changing to True. I'm using Codesys V3.5 SP19 Patch7 + Raspi Pi 5. Thanks.
Last updated: 2024-05-13

Post by wpawago on Message view - Column "Action" ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello everyone, I am with Codesys SP21 Patch5, there is an "Action" column in the Messages view, located between "Description" and "Project". Does anyone know how this column is supposed to work? I could not find any information about it in the CODESYS documentation: https://content.helpme-codesys.com/en/CODESYS%20Development%20System/_cds_cmd_messages.html I tried using it with Static Analysis Light, for example with the unused variables check, but the Action field remains empty. I initially thought it might provide a quick fix, such as automatically deleting the unused variable, but that does not seem to be the case. I am also developing some IronPython scripts and was wondering whether it is possible to populate this column with a custom action, allowing users to trigger a predefined command directly from the Messages view. Has anyone worked with this feature before or knows if it is exposed through the scripting API?
Last updated: 2026-08-26

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

After un upgrade of "CODESYS Control for Raspberry Pi MC SL" from v4.7 to v4.9 SysFileOpen function stopped working ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Thread)}
After un upgrade of "CODESYS Control for Raspberry Pi MC SL" from v4.7 to v4.9 SysFileOpen function stopped working
Last updated: 2023-08-22

Post by sedoerr on Check For Open Dialogs On Client ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
You need to create a function around this function to check the dialogs you use in your program. That's the way i have done it.
Last updated: 2023-09-26

Post by atone on System Date and Time Function ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
SysTimeRtcConvertUtcToLocal is marked as obsolete, but there's not hint on the actual implementation. Which function should I use instead? Edit: even the new online help is still using SysTimeRtcConvertUtcToLocal as example...
Last updated: 2024-01-05

Post by smartcoco on Bit / Bool data types in function parameters ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Memory addressing is measured in bytes, with BOOL occupying one byte. BIT is quite unique as it occupies one bit. So, try not to use BIT in the program. You can use the Unpack function to solve your problem.
Last updated: 2024-01-18

Post by ragarcia on Error while using UpdateConfiguredIPSettings to change IP address ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I did check I cannot see any error log. It is when executing the Reconfigure function that I get an error as return from that function.
Last updated: 2024-02-19

Post by aniket-b on EtherCAT drive not moving ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I have EtherCAT drive communicating properly without an error but when I use MC_JOG function, it is not moving at all, I can use MC_Power function and drive does respond to that but other functions are not working,. Please suggest what is wrong here.
Last updated: 2024-03-04

Post by acc00 on Variable Sync Issue In Soft Plc Redundancy ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi arundara, I'm also experimenting with Redundandcy. Is the sync variable function the following: "RedundancySynchronizeData()" ? Does the Task time increase a lot when you activate the sync function?
Last updated: 2024-03-11

Post by mmpl on CAA Library Function ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I want to change date and time format. I am using CAA storage library function. I am not receiving any value in to output.
Last updated: 2024-04-16

Post by sb879 on Non-formal invocation of function blocks in CODESYS ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Is it possible to do non-formal invocation of function blocks in CODESYS? I get an error when I try, see the attached pic. Also attached a pic from IEC 61131-3 describing non-formal invocations.
Last updated: 2025-12-04

Post by sb879 on Non-formal invocation of function blocks in CODESYS ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Is it possible to do non-formal invocation of function blocks in CODESYS? I get an error when I try, see the attached pic. Also attached a pic from IEC 61131-3 describing non-formal invocations.
Last updated: 2025-12-04

Post by somlioy on Non-formal invocation of function blocks in CODESYS ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
No that is not possible for function blocks, although it is possible to that with methods and functions as you see in your second pic.
Last updated: 2025-12-05

Post by askic on Generate FBs from source ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, I'm coming from Siemens (TIA) world and currently learning Codesys. I'd like to know if there is an option to add external txt file with ST code for creation of a function block and then use this file as a source file from which FB will be generated? For example, in TIA, there is an option add external source file to the project structure and then use option "Generate blocks from source". This would create a FB. Does Codesys have something similar? This external source file would look like this: FUNCTION_BLOCK Scaling VAR_INPUT x, k, n : REAL; END_VAR VAR_OUTPUT y : REAL; END_VAR VAR END_VAR y := k*x+n; END_FUNCTION_BLOCK
Last updated: 2024-07-31

Post by trusty-squire on parker servo and position ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
@gepert, When you say "I do not turn off power", are you saying you don't power off the drive, or you don't turn of the MC_POWER function block? I read your statement as you don't kill actual electrical power. MC_POWER should stay enabled. @Gustavo, not related to problem at all, but when you say 1.6 Nm is only enough torque to unscrew a loose bottle cap, I think that's a bit low. A quick mental math I use is 1 Nm is almost the same force as 1kG applied to a 10cm wrench. So 1.6kG applied to a 10cm wrench is still not a huge force, but more than enough to be felt if trying to turn the shaft by hand.
Last updated: 2024-08-06

Sort by relevance or date