Post by andrej on Creating, using an external Function. ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
One step closer Hello finally the SoftPlc starts to load the dll on start up, however it is not successfull. I create a new minimal example Lib_XMATH.dll. Could please give me a hint, why the dll is not succesully loaded yet. Inputs would be highly appreciated. Many thanks.
Last updated: 2025-04-30

Post by nano on Creating, using an external Function. ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
the Answer is easy, you don't reapecting the codesys-behaviour and pre-request on a dll/so like you like to create. codesys won't load it about the fact that the dll isn't registered in codesys. check this page for more informations: https://content.helpme-codesys.com/en/CODESYS%20Control/_rtsl_extension_extension_sdk.html
Last updated: 2025-05-14

Post by lbouchard on CANOpen SIL2 error: UNSAFESTACK_NOT_OPERATIONAL ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, Working in 3.5 SP11 32 bit and using the 3S CANopenSafety Slave 3.5.11.0 library on an IFM CR711S. The 3SCSSD.CANOpenDevicesSIL2 function block keeps throwing "UNSAFESTACK_NOT_OPERATIONAL" Additionally, the Status of the device gives "There was an error accessing an I/O parameter". Any ideas on where my issues may lay? I have not found any good documentation that would explain the issue.
Last updated: 2025-05-23

Post by timvh on Reading multiple lines from csv file ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Not sure, but maybe before you enter step 5, set i, lineindex and charIndex to 0. And the buffer variable should have a size bigger than 1 line. Additionally I think you should set bufferstart to 0 before you enter step 5. And in the OSCAT function you always point to the buffer address, but shouldn't this be (buffer + bufferstart)?
Last updated: 2025-07-23

Post by davemansell on control loop library IIR filter ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi there i am experimenting with the IIR filter from the control loop library but have been unable to get it to function no matter what inputs I set I get errorID of wrong_configuration (3). Does someone have a working example that they can share. Best regards Dave
Last updated: 2025-07-29

Post by timvh on IECStringUtils.FormatDateTime ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
There has been a fix in SP21. I tried it in this version with the option "Use unicodestring" enabled in the Visualization Manager and it worked if the variables used for the function are declared as WSTRING variables wsFormat : WSTRING := "%t[HH:mm:ss dd.MM.yyyy]"; wsTime : WSTRING; IECStringUtils.FormatDateTime(cbpResult := ADR(wsTime), uiResultCapacity := SIZEOF(wsTime), cbpFormat := ADR(wsFormat));
Last updated: 2025-07-29

Post by tvm on Function block method default arguments ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
This works for me in Schneider Machine Expert 2.2, which is based on Codesys 3.5.19. It did not work in Machine Expert 2.1, which was based on Codesys 3.5.16. METHOD PUBLIC Method1 : INT VAR_INPUT TestVar: INT:= 5; END_VAR Method1:= TestVar; PROGRAM SR_Main VAR TestFB: TEST_FB; Var1: INT; END_VAR Var1:= TestFB.Method1();
Last updated: 2024-01-04

Post by aniket-b on How to protect library project? ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I have library projects which has few function blocks. I have assigned security to each FB. I want to protect them and user can only be able to use it without viewing the code inside. What kind of file I should send to user? Is it compiled library file?
Last updated: 2024-01-22

Post by nano on Modbus TCP/IP slave communication errow ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
please tell us the exact error message from diagnostic. U can view it at devicetree in the node-element diagnostic from modbus-configuration. u also can activate the function auto-reconnect in master and increase a little bit the timeout and the repetition to male thw communication a little bit more robust
Last updated: 2024-02-04

Post by evanclegg on Digital Clock ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
To display the current time, you’ll need to retrieve it from the system clock. In CODESYS, you can use the built-in function SysTime to get the current system time. Here’s an example of how you can use it: VAR dtCurrentTime: DATE_AND_TIME; sTime: STRING(8); END_VAR dtCurrentTime := SysTime(); sTime := TIME_TO_STRING(dtCurrentTime.t); The sTime variable now contains the current time in the format “HH:MM:SSuno online".
Last updated: 2024-02-28

Post by k4zz on Static Code Analysis ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I've already experimented with two methods, but unfortunately, they only function with projects of type *.project. Consequently, when executing: system.commands["staticanalysis", "run"].execute() For the 2nd Option: You'll need to ensure that in the Static Analysis Settings, the option "Perform static analysis automatically after compilation" is checked. # get Project values myProject = projects.primary # Creates an active application app = myProject.active_application # build Application and run static code analysis app.generate_code()
Last updated: 2024-03-15

Post by markushunter on Different behavior between the "Start" button in the IDE and the Cmp function "AppStartApplication()" ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
One workaround is to create a second application which is started after the rested of the main application. The second application starts the main application after time x and is rest after done start of the main application. No problems during the fieldbus re-start by this workaround.
Last updated: 2024-03-22

Post by nano on Error building Extension SDK Linux code ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hey schnepper, when i look into your c-file, i would say that only the main-function is declared with cext-addendum in your codesys-library-project. all yöur funtions in library has to be the cext-addendum when the external implementation is activ. if i remeber right, methods and other subelements dont need that, but every base-elements
Last updated: 2024-04-02

Post by hanoues on Holding brake release ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I've tried using the SMC3_BrakeControl function block to control the brake, but unfortunately, it's not functioning as expected. Despite setting the appropriate parameters and inputs, the brake control does not operate correctly. Any insights or suggestions on resolving this issue would be greatly appreciated. STATE_MANUAL.UNLOCK_BRAKE: IF Button_release_brake THEN GVL.drum1_Control_Brake:=TRUE; FBA.T11_ContBrake.bExecute := TRUE; GVL.manual_state := STATE_MANUAL.WAIT_FOR_BRAKE_RELEASE; END_IF STATE_MANUAL.WAIT_FOR_BRAKE_RELEASE: IF FBA.T11_ContBrake.bDone THEN FBA.T11_ContBrake.bExecute := FALSE; GVL.manual_state := STATE_MANUAL.WAIT_START_BUTTON; END_IF
Last updated: 2024-04-08

Post by idir93dz on Identifier 'IoDrvGPIO' not defined ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, After installing the pi runtime and creating a pi project, I get these errors: [ERROR] Untitled3: Application [Device: PLC Logic]: C0046: Identifier 'IoDrvGPIO' not defined [ERROR] Untitled3: Application [Device: PLC Logic]: C0080: Function block 'IoDrvGPIO' must be instantiated to be accessed [ERROR] Untitled3: Application [Device: PLC Logic]: C0004: 'IoDrvGPIO' is no component of 'IoDrvGPIO'
Last updated: 2024-04-10

Post by k2saki on Automatic TOOL Length Measurement like Typical CNC Machine. ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I'd like to measure tool length using SW. How do I set variable from the accurate drive position when switch turn ON/OFF? Hopefully, I'd like to measure Z-Pos with M-Function in G-Code automatically, And I'd like to set it to G43 as tool length correction.
Last updated: 2024-05-09

Post by andreag0 on How to access to variable value through symbolic string name ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, anyone know how to get valiable value using a symbolic string name? For example: - send string to runtime using TCP/IP contains "GVL.TestINT" and get back the value. I need function that will translate the string to symbolic variable. Thank you. Andrea
Last updated: 2024-06-13

Post by matt-purcell on Which Lib to use, connect to a socket with URL instead of IP address ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I've been searching through these libraries, syssocket and net base services and they all seem to use the same structure for IP address for the connect function, SOCKADDRESS. At a glance, it doesn't look like that'll work, maybe it's just missing in the documentation somewhere?? I'm wondering if anyone has done it.
Last updated: 2024-06-17

Post by rikher on Error: Too few outputs exixts for the box 'MemCopy' (minimum is 1). ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I am using MemCopy Function for this example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeTCT5Vyn28&t=482s It is from library WagoSysPlainMem. I want to use this for an MQTT example. However, Codesys is complaining the block does not have outputs. How to fix this?
Last updated: 2024-06-19

Post by jeffersonhui on SysProcessExecuteCommand2 terminate ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi, I am using the SysProcessExecuteCommand2 function from the SysProcess library to run the candump command in the PLC's Linux environment. However, the candump command stays running indefinitely. If I was running the candump command from a terminal (via PuTTy, etc), that command usually requires Ctrl+C to terminate. Is there a way to terminate a command that is executed with SysProcessExecuteCommand2?
Last updated: 2024-06-24

Post by otbeka on CmpCrypto CryptoGenerateHash Not Outputting ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi, I have been trying to use CryptoGenerateHash from the CmpCrypto Implementation library. My code is taken almost directly from the CryptoDemo.project example provided on Codesys Forge, yet the CryptoGenerateHash function does not write to the address listed in pHash. RTS_IEC_RESULT is OK, but I am getting nothing out of the function. No errors either, all my libraries are up to date. Any help would be appreicated! PROGRAM PLC_PRG VAR sMessage : MESSAGE := 'The red fox runs across the ice'; abyHashCode : HASH_CODE := [ 16#52, 16#ED, 16#87, 16#9E, 16#70, 16#F7, 16#1D, 16#92, 16#6E, 16#B6, 16#95, 16#70, 16#08, 16#E0, 16#3C, 16#E4, 16#CA, 16#69, 16#45, 16#D3 ]; xMessageOK : BOOL; END_VAR xMessageOK := CheckMessage(sMessage, abyHashCode); FUNCTION CheckMessage : BOOL VAR_INPUT sMessage : REFERENCE TO MESSAGE; abyHashCode : REFERENCE TO HASH_CODE; END_VAR VAR _hHASH : RTS_IEC_HANDLE := CryptoGetAlgorithmById(ui32CryptoID:=RtsCryptoID.HASH_SHA1, pResult:=0); Result : RTS_IEC_RESULT; bsMessage : RtsByteString := (ui32MaxLen:=SIZEOF(sMessage), pByData:=ADR(sMessage), ui32Len:=TO_UDINT(LEN(sMessage))); abyNewHashCode : HASH_CODE; bsNewHashCode : RtsByteString := (ui32MaxLen:=SIZEOF(abyNewHashCode), pByData:=ADR(abyNewHashCode)); diCmpResult : DINT; END_VAR Result := CryptoGenerateHash(hAlgo:=_hHASH, pData:=ADR(bsMessage), pHash:=ADR(bsNewHashCode)); diCmpResult := SysMemCmp(pBuffer1:=ADR(abyHashCode), pBuffer2:=ADR(abyNewHashCode), udiCount:=SIZEOF(HASH_CODE)); CheckMessage := diCmpResult = 0;
Last updated: 2024-09-06

Post by mubeta on Strange problem with the ‘MC_SetPosition’ function ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi gseidel, before moving to HW implementation, I had created the same program in simulation mode with virtual drives and, as far as I remember, everything worked fine simulating process and the few useful inputs. So it does not seem to be a SoftMotion library problem, but rather a problem with dynamics or physical axis adjustments. What escapes me, however, is the fact that this function is supposed to perform a position shift virtually, in fact without interfering with the axis itself, thus independent of its adjustments. MC_SetPosition() is not a homing function, in fact it is clearly intended to be executed on the fly with the axis moving. Now I'll see if I can reduce the program, although I don't like it very much. In my life I have learned that problem searches should be done on the part, and not in a more or less similar way.
Last updated: 2025-01-10

Post by imdatatas on Auto Declare window disappears by itself in the Ladder editor ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello Everyone, The "Auto Declare" window disappears by itself in the Ladder editor. For example, a new function block is wanted to be added to the Ladder editor. (For example; MC_Jog block and instance name will be fbMcJog). To do this, "Empty box with EN/ENO" is added to the ladder line from the Toolbox on the right and when you type MC_Jog in the empty box and press enter, normally the "Auto Declare" window appears and you are expected to be asked to write the instance name here. However, this "Auto Declare" window closes itself immediately, it does not wait for the user to enter a value or close the window. I often encounter this situation in many IDE versions. Does this seem like a bug? If anyone has encountered a similar problem while creating a new program name, function or function block instance name regarding the "Auto Declare" window and knows a solution, I would be glad if you could share it. Best wishes Imdat
Last updated: 2025-03-06

Post by r-c-r on SM3RaspiStepper 0.0.0.6 issue ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Ok, so i made some tests in the meantime and i have some conclusions. It apears that the enable bit is activated only when a motion function is executed. I implemented a very simple program with MC_Power and MC_Jog. If i enable everything on MC_Power, the enable GPIO pin stays off. However, as soon as the MC_Jog function is used the enable GPIO pin turns ON and remains ON. In version 0.0.0.4 this is not happening. The GPIO enable pin turns on or off when the MC_Power is enabled or disabled. From this behaviour i understand that in version 0.0.0.6 the GPIO enable bit is activated together with pulse and dir pins when motion starts. When motion stops, enable bit remains with the last state (on in this case) and you cannot turn it off for example. For me this bit is useful because i can turn on and off the stepper drive with MC_Power function. Now i can turn it on, but never off.
Last updated: 2025-04-04

Post by kurtk on Modbus TCP Server ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
ditto I'm just getting my codesys wheels on and the modbus stuff is confusing. I am re-platforming an existing PLC application On that platform one could simply tag variables to register numbers and the whole shooting match could be accessed via modbus and typically holding registers and input registers were treated the same way... On codesys I see there is a modbus TCP server Device I/O mapping tab and a Modbus TCP server IEC objects tab I get the sense that one can configure the serving of variables both/either way but am unclear about the optimum/necessary path. Apparently in the IEC Objects tab one can "ADD" something or other - presumeably channels. I have created a preliminary function block but the Select Function Block window shows nothing to select WTH ? I exported the Device mapping and was surprised to see the entire Device IO map - complete with all the bit-mapped holding/input registers!! WTH!!?? Bit-mapped words are strictly a nichey special purpose application. I am targetting making a couple hundred variables available which would turn into hundreds of pages of IO/mapping Is the FUnction Block IEC objects thingy an alternative to that ? I notice that CODESYS shows the tags which the PLC used to specify the register address... are tags used in CODESYS for any specific hard-core purpose ?
Last updated: 2025-08-19

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