Error while using Codesys SP19 Patch 4 on Windows 11 ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Thread)}
Error while using Codesys SP19 Patch 4 on Windows 11
Last updated: 2025-11-27

Post by tk096 on Some 'pathetic' errors in SoftMotion program ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Meanwhile, I would like to understand why the motion FB instances must still be called even after the Execute is set to FALSE, especially in view of the fact that the next instruction is programmed to abort the previous one, with BufferMode set to 'Aborting'. All these unnecessary FB calls are an unnecessary overhead on the CPU anyway. Is there any precise rule about when to cease calling the various instances? (It should precisely be the 'done' status that says this one has finished its work). In general: - Motion function blocks have to be called until they report 'Done', 'Error', 'CommandAborted' or a subsequent motion FB with BufferMode=Aborting is started in the current cycle. - Setting the Execute input to FALSE will not abort any ongoing motion of the motion function block. For example, one case that is often problematic is the execution of the Axis Halt instruction. When, after a MoveAbosulte instruction this returns the event as 'done' and indeed the axis is in standstill, the state machine first sets the move instruction to FALSE, and the next cycle sets the Halt request to TRUE. Some of the time everything works out fine. Occasionally, however, in this exchange, the axis goes into fault, also losing the OPERATIONAL state. I think the error SMC_FB_WASNT_CALLED_DURING_MOTION is only a follow-up (and misleading) error that results from the axis not being in operational state anymore (bus problems). Is there an error 'regulator or start not set' in the device log before the error 'motion generating FB wasn't called for at least one cycle'? Which error does the respective function block (Halt.ErrorId) report?
Last updated: 2024-07-22

Can't open online view of FB instance from code editor, only from Device/POU windows ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Thread)}
Can't open online view of FB instance from code editor, only from Device/POU windows
Last updated: 2023-11-08

how to extract the name of an FB to a variable ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Thread)}
how to extract the name of an FB to a variable
Last updated: 2024-10-01

Is there a pragma for init/instantiation of local variables in FB (like in Methods) ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Thread)}
Is there a pragma for init/instantiation of local variables in FB (like in Methods)
Last updated: 2024-11-05

Declaring a FB within a struct and calling it in ST ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Thread)}
Declaring a FB within a struct and calling it in ST
Last updated: 2021-09-30

__NEW vs FB Factory for one-time creation of FB's at start-up ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Thread)}
__NEW vs FB Factory for one-time creation of FB's at start-up
Last updated: 2023-01-15

Fehler C0178 Externer Zugriff auf VAR_IN_OUT-Parameter "Array" von einem FB ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Thread)}
Fehler C0178 Externer Zugriff auf VAR_IN_OUT-Parameter "Array" von einem FB
Last updated: 2023-08-01

Why some of my PGR, POU, FB, Functions appears in blue ? ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Thread)}
Why some of my PGR, POU, FB, Functions appears in blue ?
Last updated: 2014-09-08

changing the type of an existing POU from FB to PRG ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Thread)}
changing the type of an existing POU from FB to PRG
Last updated: 2012-12-14

trigger bit to read buffer for Read FB of free serial communication (RS485/RS422/RS232) ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Thread)}
trigger bit to read buffer for Read FB of free serial communication (RS485/RS422/RS232)
Last updated: 2023-06-02

modified FB interface and I want to update the parameters in all calls ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Thread)}
modified FB interface and I want to update the parameters in all calls
Last updated: 2019-06-06

Example: How to create an IEC Unit Test FB via Python script ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Thread)}
Example: How to create an IEC Unit Test FB via Python script
Last updated: 2013-10-30

How to use TON inside an FB that is instanced within a Visu page ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Thread)}
How to use TON inside an FB that is instanced within a Visu page
Last updated: 2024-04-15

How to use TON inside an FB that is instanced within a Visu page ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Thread)}
How to use TON inside an FB that is instanced within a Visu page
Last updated: 2024-04-15

VAR_INFO from inside of a FB to get info on the instance. ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Thread)}
VAR_INFO from inside of a FB to get info on the instance.
Last updated: 2025-12-12

Post by smartcoco on Add visual background FB blocks. ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Can you add a background FB block to the visualization page, and loop through this FB block when the page is in display mode. This FB block requires two more functions, one for executing when the page is displayed and the other for executing when the page is closed.
Last updated: 2024-01-16

Post by salmawis on Advice on OOP hardware I/O code structure ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Call 10 FB instances. Connect Motor_1_Fault to the i_xHW_FaultDetected pin of FB 1, Motor_2_Fault to FB 2... By doing this, your FB will be flexible. The programming will be smooth like a perfect Drift Boss, instead of "hitting the wall" because it can't be reused!
Last updated: 2025-10-31

Post by mubeta on Some 'pathetic' errors in SoftMotion program ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Yes, this point is part of my misunderstanding. Why, after the execution ot the motion FBs is set to FALSE and exsecuted at lest one time, it must be continuosly called, even if the motion control it's take from another subsequent instruction. This is what I really don't undertand, but what in fact it's happening. For example, in case of stopping a MoveVelocity FB, then Halting the motion by the related FB, the axis at spot goes into error. If there was bad trigger management, the various instructions would NEVER work.
Last updated: 2024-07-18

Post by hismoon on Inheritence of struct, ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Using a UNION instead of a STRUCT alone should give you that flexibility and only occupy memory once. And if you want to be really elegant, you could use an FB, which only holds PUBLIC VAR. Because a POU can use "EXTENDS"/inheritance. In CODESYS V3, an FB has a lot in common with C++ classes. Using ANY or ALIAS is rarely a good idea. It neither won't be pretty, nor have good readability and requires you to create a lot of error-prone things around it.
Last updated: 2025-03-14

Post by kenth1973 on MC_Phasing state explenation ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
My MC_Phasing FB was stuck in iPhasingState=1 and error output HIGH on one axis. I could manually overwrite the state to 0 in the instance data. During normal run I see the state change from 0 to 10 to 100 back to 0 (maybe more states that I couldnt catch with the naked eye) But - what are the states numbers and their different explenations? This is not explained in the FB guide on codesys. (the pictures show state = 0 after I reset)
Last updated: 2025-11-22

Post by gseidel on MC_Phasing state explenation ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi kenth1973, MC_Phasing has been improved in recent versions. I would recommend to install the latest version of SoftMotion (4.20.1.0) and test whether the problem still exists, and if so, what the error identifier is. (Also check the PLC log in this case, it might contain additional information.) Setting the internal state of the FB is not recommended, it could lead to malfunction of the FB and unintended movements of the drive. Best regards, Georg
Last updated: 2025-11-28

Post by valentinakern on error device ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Last updated: 2024-02-06

Post by anttimurtsi on Html5 controls error ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
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Post by rckalex on Data Source Error 418 ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Trying to connect to a Codesys V3 datasource but am unsuccessful. The error information for the datasource reads: Failed (not nearer specified) Error ID: 418 Can anyone shed light on what that error means?
Last updated: 2024-03-06

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