Post by struccc on Release SP20 - Changes in behaviour? ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Dear all, I've just started to migrate some of my ancient projects to SP20. There is one strange error (?) I have noticed so far. In a method call, depending on the circumstances I would like to return reference to an object, or an invalid reference: METHOD Add_EVT_OUT : REFERENCE TO FB_MSG VAR END_VAR IF __ISVALIDREF(refMSG_Entry) THEN Add_EVT_OUT REF= MANAGER.AddMsg_EVT_OUT( refMSG_Entry, _Get_EVT_Message(MSG_EVENT.OUT), _Get_EVT_AddCode(MSG_EVENT.OUT) )^; ELSE Add_EVT_OUT := 0; END_IF So far setting a reference variable to 0, did this. But now, the expression Add_EVT_OUT := 0; gives an error: [ERROR] DB_WTP_370: Add_EVT_ACK MSG_TRIGGER_EXT: C0032: Cannot convert type 'BIT' to type 'REFERENCE TO FB_MSG' Naturally... I can write: Add_EVT_OUT := DWORD#0; But is this the correct way? Is there any constant I could use instead, like "NULL"? Or this is totally wrong and to be avoided?
Last updated: 2024-03-24

Post by apurv on Cannot pass array of constant size to a function as a reference ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I have a Array of constant size defined like this Var Constant MAX_SIZE :UINT := 10; End_var VAR array : ARRAY[0..MAX_SIZE] OF INT; END_VAR Now I want to pass this array to a function by reference, Function fun : INT VAR_IN_OUT CONSTANT MAX_SIZE : UINT; END_VAR VAR_INPUT array : REFERENCE TO ARRAY[0..MAX_SIZE] OF INT; END_VAR but when I run this it gives strange Errors Error : Cannot Convert type 'ARRAY [0..MAX_SIZE] OF INT' to type 'ARRAY[0..MAX_SIZE] OF INT'
Last updated: 2024-01-07

Post by sunfloweeerrry on Edgelogix-rpi-1000-cm4102032 SPI port connection to PiFace I/O Driver in CodeSys. ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Please anyone help there is not a lot reference about this.
Last updated: 2023-08-21

Post by olemart on Set REFERENCE to 0 (null) when no longer used ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Did you find out if this work?
Last updated: 2024-10-02

Post by simotion on Property ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Why can't a property be of type REFERENCE TO? Plc goes to stop if I try that.
Last updated: 2023-12-14

Post by dkugler on Direct Pointers in IOMapping for EtherCAT with IoDrvEthercatLib.ETCSlave_Dia ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
rmaas: how do you get the reference of the slave?
Last updated: 2024-02-13

Post by awatson on User Management - REFERENCE TO VisuUserMgmtProvider ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello Guys I have IFM CR1140 screens that I want to use the basic user management Elements on - But I am trying to figure out where I am going wrong with the References "REFERENCE TO VisuUserMgmtProvider" The Device will look after the security itself - I have enabled the User Management in Visualization Manager and added an admin user to the device and sync'd.
Last updated: 2023-11-17

Post by tvm on Cannot pass array of constant size to a function as a reference ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
It will be a reference, because it's a VAR_IN_OUT. it's a little weird debugging the array online. It just shows as a POINTER TO INT, and you can't actually see the array from the function side. But you can still work with it as a normal array, not a pointer.
Last updated: 2024-01-09

Post by fpawlak on KNX SL on stock PFC200 firmware ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi All. Is it possible to use CODESYS KNX SL on stock Wago firmware (Codesys version, not e!Cockpit). I have Wago 750-8212 with firmware 0.4.04.03(26). When I tried to run 'KNX SL' or even 'Device Reader', I have got [FATAL ERROR] Unresolved reference: 'CODEMGETCONTENTBYFIRMCODE3' [FATAL ERROR] Unresolved reference: 'CODEMGETCONTENTBYFIRMCODE2' [FATAL ERROR] Unresolved reference: 'CODEMGETCONTENTBYFIRMCODE2' What probbalby means that there is no running CodeMeter component on PLC. I have checked /etc/codesys3.d/CODESYSControl.cfg [CmpWebServer] WebServerPortNr=58080 [CmpSecureChannel] CertificateHash=86ccf31839a098ee32067179e26600f1bd6b36f8 [CmpUserMgr] AsymmetricAuthKey=a9d38381e75bbf1bbfc8749e97f536f68238a2ce So the question is if I can somehow add Codemeter to stock firmware? Or should I switched to CODDESYS Control for PFC200 SL or application-base runtime licence?
Last updated: 2024-05-23

Post by dclements on Feature Request: Read-Only References / Pointer-to-Const Support ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I would like to suggest adding support for persistent read-only references or pointers in CODESYS, similar to a C++ pointer-to-const (const T*). For example, something conceptually similar to: POINTER TO CONSTANT ST_MyData or REFERENCE TO CONSTANT ST_MyData The important distinction is that the reference itself may still be passed around or reassigned, but the referenced object cannot be modified through that reference. CODESYS currently supports VAR_IN_OUT CONSTANT, which provides read-only reference semantics for parameters, but there does not appear to be an equivalent type that can be stored in a variable or returned from a method. A practical use case is a registry that owns long-lived definitions. The registry needs to retain ownership of the data while downstream systems maintain persistent references to it. Currently, the main options are: Return the struct by value, which loses reference semantics and requires a copy. Return POINTER TO ST_Definition, which allows consumers to modify registry-owned data. Convert the structure into a Function Block and expose a getter-only interface, which provides the desired encapsulation but introduces more complexity and memory overhead. A read-only reference/pointer type would allow libraries to expose persistent, zero-copy access to internally owned data while preserving encapsulation. This would be particularly useful for library APIs and object-oriented CODESYS architectures where ownership of data should remain with one component while other components are allowed to observe it. Similar requests for constant references/pointers have been discussed on CODESYS Forge previously, so this appears to be a recurring use case rather than something specific to one application.
Last updated: 2026-09-01

Post by macros8 on Translation - How to get text as reference in Frames translated? ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi all, I need a help. I want to create Frame where some parameters are done via reference input to this frame. What I have realized that if I use for Label/Caption etc. string variable (%s) it is not included in translation list. This is a quite a big deal and I did not find way how to add text to the list manually. Would you give me a hint how to proceed? I hope there is a way (workaround) how to do it. Thanks a lot. M.
Last updated: 2023-12-01

Post by timvh on Troubles with using CAN API ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
In the example project, you can see that a CAN.CANAreaReceiver is used which has an VAR_IN_OUT reference to a RECEIVER_AREA structure. This structure has a dwIdStart and dwIdEnd to filter a range of ID's and process them through the referenced msgProcessor.
Last updated: 2023-09-19

Post by tvm on Passing properties as VAR_IN_OUT variables. ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Use a VAR_INPUT for properties. The reason for the error is that you can't get a reference to a property. Using a VAR_INPUT will copy the property to an input variable.
Last updated: 2025-03-06

Post by felipemsgarcia on Axis EtherCAT address ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, I'd like to write some parameters to axes from inside a function block where I passed axis by reference, using ETC_CO_SdoWrite. Is it possible to get the device address from inside the function block? Please see example below. Thank you!
Last updated: 2025-03-06

Post by avenue68 on REFERENCE TO in an array ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
That's because the array only contains structures themselves, not references. It doesn't matter that what consists of each struectures unless they are not pointers.
Last updated: 2025-05-21

Post by thomasfrank on TCP Server ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
You can use function blocks like TCPServer to start the Retro Bowl College server and TCPAccept to handle incoming connections, with CAA.Handle simply acting as a reference ID for each resource.
Last updated: 2025-06-03

Post by timothyzalusky on Missing Device Descriptions in Repository ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
For reference this is fixed by installing the new codesys install with a separate repository folder. Completely resolved. If anyone else sees this. I would like to know why the persistent devices repository folder does not properly retain between installs though.
Last updated: 2025-06-12

Post by timothyzalusky on Missing Device Descriptions in Repository ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
For reference this is fixed by installing the new codesys install with a separate repository folder. Completely resolved. If anyone else sees this. I would like to know why the persistent devices repository folder does not properly retain between installs though.
Last updated: 2025-06-12

Post by timothyzalusky on Missing Device Descriptions in Repository ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
For reference this is fixed by installing the new codesys install with a separate repository folder. Completely resolved. If anyone else sees this. I would like to know why the persistent devices repository folder does not properly retain between installs though.
Last updated: 2025-06-12

Post by rckalex on Adjusting Ethernet Settings from Visualization ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Could someone please share reference documentation for interacting with a device's IP settings from a visualization/webvisu? Is what is outlined here still valid? https://forge.codesys.com/forge/talk/Engineering/thread/ad11c199a2/
Last updated: 2025-06-26

Post by sharer on Recipe Manager - RecipeManCommands, load & write wrong values, Bug? ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
With reference to the release note for "CODESYS Recipe..." from CoDeSys (https://www.codesys.com/ecosystem/release-lifecycle/releases-updates/recipes/). After updating that software module to v4.6.0.0 on CoDeSys 3.5.21.1 I am no longer able to reproduce the problem.
Last updated: 2025-09-16

Post by marekxc on Translation - How to get text as reference in Frames translated? ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Show a simple example of what you're doing. What and where are you changing? Maybe this link will be useful to you" https://content.helpme-codesys.com/en/CODESYS%20Visualization/_visu_using_visu_as_element.html
Last updated: 2023-12-29

Post by apurv on Cannot pass array of constant size to a function as a reference ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Could not find the solution to this issue but I have side stepped this by creating a global variable MAX_SIZE.
Last updated: 2024-01-08

Post by matt-s on HMI Pushbutton/Move Instruction ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I put the cross reference at the bottom of the pictures. It is not being written to elsewhere. I have tried the execute block too.
Last updated: 2024-01-26

Post by matt-s on HMI Pushbutton/Move Instruction ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I put the cross reference at the bottom of the pictures. It is not being written to elsewhere. I have tried the execute block too.
Last updated: 2024-01-26

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