Post by blitz on Can't get SMC_SmoothPath to work
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So in my case the solution was that I had both smooth path and round path in the code. Both blocks had their own buffer and seemed completely separate but still triggering Execute on both caused the mentioned problems. When I blocked Execute the problems disappeared.
Last updated: 2026-01-11
Post by davidbo on *EXCEPTION* [ProsessorLoadWatchdog] codesys 3.5.11.40
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Under Application->"Task Configuration" you can find your task double click on that and you will see a fane to the right. You find the watchdog enable switch it off or increase the time
Last updated: 2025-11-17
Post by tjacks on Opc UA Data Source Client Browse Error in Codesys HMI
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Codesys V3.5 SP21 Patch 3 Codesys HMI 3.5.21.30 I'm trying to connect to an OPC UA server on a Kuka robot controller using Codesys HMI's data source manager. I get through the login phase and the client browses most of the data structure on the server but errors out toward the end with a generic: Error while browsing the client, Failed with service result: BadUnexpectedError. If I complete the data source setup and try to update variables, I get the attached stack trace for the error. I've tried several different endpoint and security options. Most get me through the login but all error out while browsing. UA Expert happily connects and browses with the same configuration. I've connected this same version of Codesys to TwinCAT OPC UA servers and Siemens PLC OPC UA servers. Any ideas on what may be causing the generic BadUnexpectedError during OPC UA server browse?
Last updated: 2025-11-17
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 jv-certhon on Io driver Scan functionality
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Hello, Codesys IDE is 3.5.21.30 IoDrvBase is: 3.5.17.8 I am working on implementing Codesys on our I/O product line, using the IO driver examples, and the Linux UDS socket approach. I have sucessfully created an implemetation where I have a Device with mutiple slots, on which I can plug modules. These modules represent our IO modules, and communication is successful. (For this question the assumtion can be made that Codesys commucates with 1 'master' device, which handles further communcation with the IO modules. For the next part of the question it can be assumed that the Master device has a list of which modules are attached/available) I'm now trying to implement the 'Scan for Devices...' feature, but I'm completetly lost on what to do once the IoDrvScanModules method is called in my IoDrvFB. I'm guessing that the ppConnectorList has to be filled with the found devices, but I have no idea if that is the correct approach. And Codesys is not triggering my breakpoints in the method, which makes things more difficult. I hope someone could provide some examples or guidance on what steps I should take to implement the scan feature. Thanks in advance.
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Post by sb879 on Non-formal invocation of function blocks in CODESYS
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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.
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Post by sb879 on Non-formal invocation of function blocks in CODESYS
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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
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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 bruno-roth on Parker Compax3 controlled by Schneider LMC 201
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Hello, you could use any CODESYS PLC which has an EtherCAT master and the possibility to run the CODESYS Softmotion.
Last updated: 2026-01-13
Post by osande on Trend/trace data
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Anyone have problems with trend in lastest release - SP21 Patch5? Does not record data, stores only zeros to the sqlite database and flatliners at zero in trend/trace views. Worked in P4.
Last updated: 2026-03-12
Post by dim54 on Disabling automatic logout from the owner user
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Hello! Please tell me how I can disable the automatic logout as the Owner user (CODESYS 3.5 SP15 Path 2). I have to reconnect multiple times during the workday. Thanks!
Last updated: 2026-01-16
Post by arpat on Error, visualisation property handling, VISU_USEPROPERTYINFO
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For me going to Project -> Project Settings -> Visualisation -> check "Visible" and then check both "Activate property handling ..." and "Activate implicit checks ..." solved the problem.
Last updated: 2026-02-03
Post by jslarbaletier on Unable to compare projects containing alarm manager 4.5.0.0
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Hi! I had the same issue and finally found a solution. Alarm Configuration was located in a “Visualisations” folder. I moved Alarm Configuration directly under “Application”, and the issue was resolved.
Last updated: 2026-02-05
Post by konstantin on Lenze i950 Servo and WAGO PFC200
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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 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.
Last updated: 2026-02-13
Post by risele on CODESYS and Github Copilot
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You actually can use copilot by PLCOpen XML file exporting/importing. It's fine to work with it directly (at least, the Codex do it quite well).
Last updated: 2026-02-13
Post by fajean on Issue with library updates
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We make heavy use of internally developed libraries, which are often nested on multiple levels. I routinely work simultaneously on several libraries along with a project that use them. I make changes to a library and immediately perform a download (online or otherwise) in the project. For the longest time, we had zero issue with this. But starting a good while back, with 3.5 SP19 I think, CODESYS started not noticing library updates in other instances most of the time. When the update is missed, the project sees no need to update the code, and any download ignores the new code. A "Clean all" does not solve the issue. But if I close and then re-open the project, then the new version is noticed and the download works. The other solution is saving the library to the registry multiple times (say, 20-30 times, less if lucky), and then at some point the project notices the changed library. I am now on SP21, and it is still not fixed. This is driving me mad, any tasks probably takes me double the time or more due to this problem. My colleague has the same problem on a separate computer. Is this a known issue? Is there a setting somewhere that changes how updates are checked? Thanks for any help!
Last updated: 2026-02-13
Post by pernockham on Unable to deploy "Control for Linux SL 4.18.0.0"
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Downloaded and installed edge gateway 4.19.0.0. Unfortunately same behavior: "Control for Linux SL" NOT shown in drop lists on either "Deployment" Tab of tool "Deploy Control SL", or as "installed packages" on "Operation" tab (only "CODESYS Edge Gateway for linux" is shown).
Last updated: 2026-02-16
Post by pernockham on Unable to deploy "Control for Linux SL 4.18.0.0"
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Am I alone in this? Is this a known fault? Should I look for the reason of the lacking update option for "Control for linux SL" in my system or is it a potential fault in the codesys system?
Last updated: 2026-02-17
Post by eschwellinger on Unable to deploy "Control for Linux SL 4.18.0.0"
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Hi could you check if this really exists in 4.19.0.0 deploy tool? In your case architecture is missing- see my configuration
Last updated: 2026-02-17
Post by eschwellinger on Unable to deploy "Control for Linux SL 4.18.0.0"
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can you please check this: https://content.helpme-codesys.com/en/CODESYS%20Control/_rtsl_toubleshooting_deploytool2.html#UUID-b83dc01e-8cff-c574-7efe-8615b95a51ed_section-idm234790234401598
Last updated: 2026-02-19
Post by timvh on Unit testing support / libraries for EcoStruxure Machine Expert (CODESYS)
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If the Professsional Developer Edition (which includes the Test Manager) is not supported by Schneider, then an option is to use the Open Source Unit test framework. See: https://forge.codesys.com/lib/counit/home/Home/
Last updated: 2026-02-20
Post by fpawlak on How to register own component - CMAddComponent() or CMAddComponent2()
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Hi All, I wonder which way is correct or better? I would like to register my own component in order to use it in CMPLog. I can use CMAddComponent() or CMAddComponent2() to do it. The main difference is whether I provide udiCmpId myself or it will be generated by runtime. But I don't know which way is correct. Please look at those two examples below. I don't know if CMAddComponent2() is newer and then should be used? CMAddComponent() + providing my own udiCmpId //16#FFFF0000 for unknown myVendorId := 16#FFFF0000; myLibId := 1; myComponentId := myVendorId OR CMPID_IecCode OR myLibId; componentHandle := CMAddComponent(pszComponent:= 'myComponent', udiCmpId:= myComponentId, udiVersion:= 1, pResult:= ADR(result)); IF componentHandle <> RTS_INVALID_HANDLE AND result = CmpErrors.Errors.ERR_OK THEN LogAdd2( hLogger:= STD_LOGGER, udiCmpID:= myComponentId, udiClassID:= CmpLog.LogClass.LOG_ERROR, udiErrorID:= 0, udiInfoID:= 0, pszInfo:= 'myComponent regidtered succsefull.' ); ELSE LogAdd2( hLogger:= STD_LOGGER, udiCmpID:= CMPID_CmpMgr, udiClassID:= CmpLog.LogClass.LOG_ERROR, udiErrorID:= 0, udiInfoID:= 0, pszInfo:= 'Error while regidtering myComponent.'); END_IF CMAddComponent2() + udiCmpId generated by runtime componentHandle := CMAddComponent2(pszComponent:= 'myComponent2', udiVersion:= 1, udiCmpId:= ADR(myComponentId), pResult:= ADR(result)); IF componentHandle <> RTS_INVALID_HANDLE AND result = CmpErrors.Errors.ERR_OK THEN LogAdd2( hLogger:= STD_LOGGER, udiCmpID:= myComponentId, udiClassID:= CmpLog.LogClass.LOG_ERROR, udiErrorID:= 0, udiInfoID:= 0, pszInfo:= 'myComponent2 regidtered succsefull.' ); ELSE LogAdd2( hLogger:= STD_LOGGER, udiCmpID:= CMPID_CmpMgr, udiClassID:= CmpLog.LogClass.LOG_ERROR, udiErrorID:= 0, udiInfoID:= 0, pszInfo:= 'Error while regidtering myComponent2.'); END_IF
Last updated: 2026-02-27
Post by fpawlak on How to register own component - CMAddComponent() or CMAddComponent2()
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Hi, so really oneone has no idea which way is correct one? Or maybe both are okey if they work for me?
Last updated: 2026-03-13
Post by gordonkeller360 on RS232 Communication in CODESYS Control RTE V3
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Hi -- Did you have any luck porting this over to RTE? I have a similar situation, where I am using CAA SerialCom and it works fine with Control Win, but I can't open the port when using in RTE. Any advice helps. Thanks!
Last updated: 2026-03-14
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