Post by reinier-geers on Compile error
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Ive got a project version 16p3 Running on Epis( 32) . Codesys cant see License stick on Epis and no one can tell me why. So Got me a Crist(64). Change version to version 18.4 But then i get dialog libry problems. Anyone knows why ?
Last updated: 2024-02-22
Post by tobse on Raspberry Pi 4 with Legacy Drivers and Codesys 3.5.19 Patch 4
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I have the same problem. How can I get the library version 4.14. Is there a download link? I am working with Codesys for the first time in a long time.
Last updated: 2024-02-24
Post by dhumphries on Toolbox missing item
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When you create a new POU be sure to choose "Ladder Logic Diagram" instead of "Ladder Logic" and you'll get all the additional toolbox items.
Last updated: 2024-02-28
Post by mattr on IFM CR711S Version Mismatch
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New to working with Codesys, it appears my device library has a newer version then the hardware i'm working with... I cant seem to find a way to update the hardware, or downgrade my library to match them up. I get this error Anythoughts?
Last updated: 2024-03-03
Post by rstt on Codesys v3.5 on WAGO 750-8202
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Wago have documented that v3.5 is supported on their 821x controllers but not their 820x ones. Is it possible to import a device description and get it to run?
Last updated: 2024-03-07
Post by timvh on Import OPC UA model to Codesys
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See the attached pdf with some notes (screenshots) which I prepared for one of our customers to help them get going. Hopefully this helps for you too.
Last updated: 2024-03-12
Post by wollvieh on Problem while updating to new runtime 4.11.0.0
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While trying to install a new runtime on a raspberry pi i get this error messages, what can i do ? Codesys Version 3.5.19.60 Runtime Version 4.11.0.0
Last updated: 2024-03-15
Post by esave on Stepper Drive with Ethercat
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Hello @ph0010421 Thanks for you answer. I dont really get the state machine that you sent me. Is that only for enabling the drive? How can i make movement? Is this with these SDO's? What is SDO exactly? Sorry but i am a little lost (:|)
Last updated: 2024-03-28
Post by joschi2804 on Licensing info not available.
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Hello, I've added some additional log output. Maybe this helps in figuring out the root cause. I've turned logging and verbose mode on for the CodeMeterLin application and I get the error, that some entry is not found.
Last updated: 2024-04-11
Post by mc-fohn on WAGO 750-352 Ethernet Adapter
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Hello. I am quite new to Codesys so I don't know where to get the adapter written in the subject as an addable device for my project-tree. Are there any ideas?
Last updated: 2024-04-17
Post by davidbo on I want to convert a WORD to a hex string like 15.432 to '3C48'
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I try with BYTE_TO_HEXinASCII but I cant get it right. How do I convert a word value like 15432 to the HEX text string '3C48'
Last updated: 2024-04-19
Post by valenting on Problem with Licenced Software Metrics
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Hi, I can't compile my code with SP20, but when I use the "read current metrics from device" with SP20 I get the following, with "not yet supported" for the visualization part Is it supposed to be like this ?
Last updated: 2024-04-24
Post by tvm on Timer On Vijeo
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Vijeo doesn't support TIME variables, so the easiest thing to do is convert to a STRING in your program, and use that variable. You could use TimeAsString:= TIME_TO_STRING(TimeVar) to get a string that looks like this: T#5h10m45s200ms
Last updated: 2024-05-07
Post by jtebokkel on VAR_GENERIC unknown token
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The help says VAR_GENERIC exists, but trying to use it in 3.5.21.30 results in a unknown token error. https://content.helpme-codesys.com/en/CODESYS%20Development%20System/_cds_vartypes_var_generic_constant.html Did this feature get removed or is there something else that needs to be done to enable using generic function blocks?
Last updated: 2025-10-21
Post by gcodejedi on The element of type 'VisuFbElemImage' could not be updated. Reason: Index was outside the bounds of the array.
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Hello, I am experiencing this exact same issue. Were you able to get yours resolved? If so, would you mind sharing the solution you discovered? Thanks!
Last updated: 2025-11-03
Post by kalmeyer on Stepper motor control with (SM_Drive_RaspStepper_direct)
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I have installed: SM_Drive_PosControl 4.18.0.0 and SM_Drive_RaspiStepper_Direct 0.0.0.7 and SM_Drive_RaspiStepper_PulsDir 0.0.0.7 And when I "Generate Code" I immediately get 6 errors (see attached file) What can I do?????
Last updated: 2025-11-09
Post by davidbo on License problem with Raspberry Pi
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To simplify your problem you shall not select dongle and get dongle errors. Do as shown In some cases you need 2 different licenses depending on the metrics. And yes the system gives not always give proper error messages when you try to reinstall a license
Last updated: 2025-12-01
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
Last updated: 2025-12-04
Post by reinier-geers on SYSDIR 3.5.17.0
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I had a funcioning Directory read wit SYSDIR. Now ive got a new controller with Linux. and now i get only ordners Names. NO file Names !! WHY ? It workt already on a other with linux. But that was i think version 14
Last updated: 2026-01-06
Post by reinier-geers on SYSDIR 3.5.17.0
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I had a funcioning Directory read wit SYSDIR. Now ive got a new controller with Linux. and now i get only ordners Names. NO file Names !! WHY ? It workt already on a other with linux. But that was i think version 14
Last updated: 2026-01-06
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 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 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 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 fleaplc on Modbus TCP Server connection is ESTABLISHED but all holding registers are value 0?
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Did you check the communication with a sniffer ? (ex. Wireshark) to check if the holding get to zero by a wrong writing (client initialization?) o something else?
Last updated: 2026-01-27
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