Post by dkugler on Color Change for Symbols not working ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
to modify and change the color of this icons from symbols lib I placed it in a visu. After download to the device, I uploaded the SVG files and saved it local. Now I was able to modify them with inkscape and import it to my own imagepool in the project :-)
Last updated: 2024-02-13

Post by jmauer on Codesys 3.5 SP16 Modbus change port settings. ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, I'm coming to you today because I'm trying to make the baudrate and the slave number dynamic. I've tried the "updateComPortSettings" method on the slave device but it doesn't work and gives the "Modbus_COM_Port" an error. Can you tell me how you got this method to work? Thanks in advance for your help jérémy
Last updated: 2024-02-20

Post by jaspergain on SoftMotion Axes issue ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Dear, We have an issue with SoftMotion and it's licensing. We don't use SoftMotion in this project. But a SoftMotion license is required by it. The License metrics tell's us there is a -1 Axes. Is there a way to reset this? Delete this? There was a MotionControl device in the project, but we have deleted this. But it stayed at -1. Thanks for you help.
Last updated: 2024-02-29

Post by superjojo2002 on Licensing info not available. ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I just want to highlight, that we intend to use the codesys runtime on an embedded device that has no possibilites to connect any dongle devices to. It is an edge IO-Link master with an 1.6GHz ARM computer running inside that has an embedded linux running and a Docker container engine: https://www.hilscher.com/de/produkte/edge-gateways-mit-container-management/edge-io-link-master
Last updated: 2024-03-20

Post by florian on Stepper Drive with Ethercat ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Codesys has a motion libraries (SoftMotion), but you need to buy a licence keys for them to work. the most basic one is SoftMotionLight. you just have to select your drive in the device view and add a SoftMotionLight CiA402 axis. then the library is added to your project. You can use the SML_* motion FBs and configure the axis now.
Last updated: 2024-03-22

Post by clabaldo on Open dialog from ST previous to version 3.5.16 ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I have found a similar topic but tried to run it in C3.5.16 and the visualization crashed. https://forge.codesys.com/forge/talk/Engineering/thread/8be0f6f14a/ My question is what is the easiest way to run a dialog from ST, as we need an external device to open the dialog so we cannot use the button on the display itself.
Last updated: 2024-03-22

Post by hwopereis on Codesys Control shutdown ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi, I'm experiencing this problem as well. Did the suggested combination resolve your issues in the end? If not, I can stop my efforts rolling back to these versions. I'm trying to get CC for RPi 4.8.0.0 installed on the device, but I can't find it after installing it through the packet manager.
Last updated: 2024-03-25

Post by adarsh on CAN Tags in Writing in PLC Error. ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi Folks, I have CAN Device Connected so I am able to read and write data at J1939 Manager. But unable to write the data from the PLC. Geeting the Following error while Writing from the Ladder Logic Diagram. Error:NO Valid Assignment Target How we can Rsolve this Problem
Last updated: 2024-04-02

Post by walkercope on Ethercat bus on Beckhoff CX with Codesys for Linux ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Has anyone figured out a way to use the ethercat bus on a beckhoff CX using codesys running on linux? Using ethercat on the native NICs works fine but I get a "packet could not be sent" error when trying to scan the ethercat bus device. Errors and hardware in attached image.
Last updated: 2024-05-13

Post by siscu on Raspberry Pi: List of available example applications ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Could this be turned into a library? I'd love for a way to have the main program call a function block method using the program's I2C_master device. I assume I should be passing the master as a variable for the function block, but I don't see how that could be achieved
Last updated: 2024-05-15

Post by eschwellinger on connect IDE to plc that uses modem ppp ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Which plc type is it? Easy connection is to install a Gateway on remote side - this is available for Windows and Linux devices Then just add a new Gateway in CODESYS (with the IP Adress of the remote device) -> then scan the plc via this new added Gateway
Last updated: 2024-05-21

Post by schnepper on How to delete main action from SFC Step ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I added a main action to an SFC step, and then tried to delete it. There is no delete option in the SFC menu nor in the right click menu of the step. I deleted the action from the device tree, but building results in and error saying the action is not defined. Is there a way to delete a main action?
Last updated: 2024-05-23

Post by installwhat on Panasonic servo Softmotion project ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
There are examples installed when you install codesys. they are located in C:\Program Files\CODESYS 3.5.19.50\CODESYS\CODESYS SoftMotion\Examples The examples won't be specific to your drive, though you haven't specified the exact drive. After you add the device to the ethercat master you can click on it and set pdo etc
Last updated: 2024-06-13

Post by kuegerls on SysProcessExecuteCommand2 and CANopen Device ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I have now conducted some tests. The problem occurs when the Python script establishes an OPCUA connection, even if I only establish the connection without reading or writing any data. Is there another way to exchange data between Python and CODESYS without having to put in a lot of effort?
Last updated: 2024-06-24

Post by jonasz on Deploy LicenseServer for Linux SL ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, Basically, everything is clear to me. There's still the issue of a TimeProvider for an external device. This may be a stupid question, but I can't find this package. And of course, the question is, can the RPi machine be an external provider? Has anyone tested such a solution?
Last updated: 2025-11-18

Post by eschwellinger on Deploy LicenseServer for Linux SL ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
As I see from your logs I think the Timeprovider is not accurate enough in your case. Things to check - at the moment you run it on the same device? (for tesing purpose ok) I would set 127.0.0.0 as IP and set it not really to Core 0 ( many other stuff is there)
Last updated: 2025-11-20

Post by michaelhepiroc on CIA405.RECV_EMCY ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi Reinier, I'm wondering if you managed to get this FB to work? I was just trying it, and found it not to work, I get an EMCY message in the CodeSys program under the Device Status, but the FB doesn't pick up any EMCY messages from the Bus. Cheers.
Last updated: 2025-12-08

Post by petra on Gateway not configured properly when read_online_value ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Here is what I use to read online the parameter value. proj = projects.primary app = proj.active_application plc = proj.find("Device", True)[0] onlineapp = online.create_online_application(app) onlineapp.login(OnlineChangeOption.Try, True) dev1 = proj.find("DEV1", True)[0] for conn in dev1.connectors: > parms = conn.host_parameters > if len(parms) > 0: > p = parms.by_id(1074855985) > p.read_online_value(2000) ---> error: Gateway not configured properly
Last updated: 2026-06-12

Post by cd-tt on cannot connect ot linux runtime: device does not answer the scanrequest ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
thank you eschwellinger. That one solved it for me. The password must have a length of at least 8 characters. The password must consist of at least 4 different characters. The password must contain lowercase letters. The password must contain uppercase letters. The password must contain digits. The password must contain special characters.
Last updated: 2026-06-12

Post by petra on Gateway not configured properly when read_online_value ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Here is what I use to read online the parameter value. proj = projects.primary app = proj.active_application plc = proj.find("Device", True)[0] onlineapp = online.create_online_application(app) onlineapp.login(OnlineChangeOption.Try, True) dev1 = proj.find("DEV1", True)[0] for conn in dev1.connectors: > parms = conn.host_parameters > if len(parms) > 0: > p = parms.by_id(1074855985) > p.read_online_value(2000) ---> error: Gateway not configured properly Does anyone know about this?
Last updated: 2026-06-12

Post by erik-gerrits on Dynamic Images ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I ran into this issue as well. Here is the fix: Good example: CASE iBitmap OF 0 : sName := 'ImagePool.image0'; 1 : sName := 'ImagePool.image1'; END_CASE Bad example (this will only work on the target device, WebVisu will show a blank rectangle): CASE iBitmap OF 0 : sName := '/home/cds-apps/PlcLogic/visu/image0.png'; 1 : sName := '/home/cds-apps/PlcLogic/visu/image1.png'; END_CASE
Last updated: 2026-07-10

Post by repc2026 on Codesys MODBUS RTU devices ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I am trying to use Codesys to connect by Modbus RTU to an Arduino UNO, I add the Modbus COM Port but when I try to add the master and the slave I don't have these options, I attach an image of the device manager. I am using Codesys 3.5 SP21.
Last updated: 2026-07-13

Post by rcaponi on Codesys Control RTE V3. Remote Control ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, I would like to have, if possible, some clarification on this function. That is, I would like to understand if it is useful for managing, fom my development PC, the RTE runtime executed on a remote control. This is what the help says: Remote PLC: Opens the Remote Configuration dialog. By enabling or disabling the Control remote PC, not local option, you determine whether a PLC is used that is on a remote or local PC. Accordingly, the menu commands Start PLC, Stop PLC, and PLC Configuration refer to the local PC or a PC reached on the network. For the remote PC, specify the Target PC address, Port number, and a Timeout value (in ms) for the connection (Remote Timeout [ms]). But does this mean that I also need to install the RTE runtime on my development PC? Is it possible to have some more information? Best regards Roberto Caponi
Last updated: 2023-09-22

Post by tariq on Using Hilscher CIFX Cards as EtherCAT Masters in CODESYS ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Dear Codesys Support Team, I hope this message finds you well. I am currently working on a project that involves using a Hilscher CIFX card to act as an EtherCAT master within the CODESYS environment. Despite following the available documentation and setup guides, I have encountered some challenges and require assistance to ensure proper configuration and operation. Questions: 1- Could you please confirm if the Hilscher CIFX card is supported as an EtherCAT master in CODESYS? If so, are there specific drivers or configuration files that need to be installed? 2- Are there detailed setup guides or example projects available that demonstrate the integration of Hilscher CIFX cards with CODESYS for EtherCAT communication? 3- Is there any additional software or plugins required for ensuring seamless communication between the CIFX card and the EtherCAT slaves within CODESYS? Your support and guidance on these matters would be greatly appreciated, as it is crucial for the success of our project. Thank you for your time and assistance. I look forward to your prompt response. Best regards, TB
Last updated: 2024-07-02

Post by ahuckphin on Issues with Modbus Slave with Raspberry Pi ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I have a DFRobot RS485 temperature & humidity sensor (SEN0438) connected to my Raspberry Pi via a USB to RS485 adapter. I am able to connect and read the sensor data when running a python code locally. However in Codesys, I encounter this error "A bus error has occurred." and "There was no response in time". Could this be because of Modbus Server Channel and Modbus Server Init configuration on my part? Admittedly I am new to Codesys. To get to this stage, I: 1. added some lines to CODESYSControl_User.cfg 2. added "Modbus_COM" in Codesys and set "Serial Port Configuration" under "General" 3. added "Modbus_Master_COM_Port" in Codesys and checked transmission mode is set to "RTU" 4. added "Modbus_Slave_COM_Port" in Codesys and checked server address is set to 1 (also set 1 in my sensor) 5. added 1 channel and 1 init for "Modbus_Slave_COM_Port" under "Modbus Server Channel" and "Modbus Server Init"
Last updated: 2024-07-10

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