Post by pldestefa on Errors when adding Ethernet to the project
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Hello, when I add an Ethernet adapter to my project, 200 errors appear, I attach a screenshot. I am using a Co-Trust brand PLC model CTH3 C36-001S2.
Last updated: 2024-05-20
Post by paro on Non-existing identifiers
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Hi, which CODESYS IDE version are you using? I think it's fixed in >= SP19 patch 7, maybe also in SP19 patch 6, but I'm not sure.
Last updated: 2024-05-29
Post by jaspergain on Non-existing identifiers
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Hi, I'm using SP19 Patch 5, the software is also updated from SP18 Patch 5, I forgot to mention this. I will try a newer patch to see if it fixes the issue. Thanks for your help.
Last updated: 2024-05-30
Post by hjohnson123 on PLC Memory consumption?
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Hi, How can you access the <root> of the Linux system? I'm struggling with this as the code above results in an invalid handle, as it cannot access '/'.</root> I am using Control for Raspberry Pi for context. Thanks.
Last updated: 2024-06-05
Post by mariacugnier on Bug Device login
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I'm having the same issue.I think it may be something related to the device adress that changes depending on the network i'm using, but now i don't have access to the one i used while setting my user. Did you find any solution for this?
Last updated: 2024-06-20
Post by mariacugnier on Bug Device login
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I'm having the same issue.I think it may be something related to the device adress that changes depending on the network i'm using, but now i don't have access to the one i used while setting my user. Did you find any solution for this?
Last updated: 2024-06-20
Post by mariacugnier on Bug Device login
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I'm having the same issue.I think it may be something related to the device adress that changes depending on the network i'm using, but now i don't have access to the one i used while setting my user. Did you find any solution for this?
Last updated: 2024-06-20
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 alimans on Unrecoverable SoftMotion state after switch to PreOp
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Hi Kim, Hi eschwellinger, how you could solve the problem? I am using Codesys V3.5.19.60 and I still have the same problem. It will work only after a warm/cold restart. Thank you in advance for your kind help.
Last updated: 2025-10-22
Post by kporter on Exception with ReadNbrSlaves function
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I've been playing with the code using the Windows soft master and the ReadNbrSlaves function block seems to work here: https://content.helpme-codesys.com/en/libs/EtherCATStack/4.8.0.0/EtherCATStack/pou-ETCMasterStack/DynamicConfig/fld-DynamicConfig.html
Last updated: 2025-10-31
Post by eschwellinger on EtherCAT status errors
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Setting IRQ priorities using shell commands irq-list and irq-set-prio for the network adapter which is used for Ethercat. This is here: https://content.helpme-codesys.com/en/CODESYS%20Control/_rtsl_performance_optimization_linux.html
Last updated: 2025-11-25
Post by micik on Error, visualisation property handling, VISU_USEPROPERTYINFO
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@davidking, can you be more specific about where exactly "Compiler Defines" is located. I'm using Codesys v3.5 SP21 Patch2 and cannot find this Compiler Defines option. In the menu Project -> Project Settings there are Compiler options and Compiler warnings, but that is not it.
Last updated: 2025-11-26
Post by gseidel on SMC_ERROR.SMC_AXIS_NOT_READY_FOR_MOTION when using Drive Virtual
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Hi ducng, you need to make sure that MC_Power.Status is TRUE before you give a rising edge to MC_MoveRelative.Execute. (This is the same for virtual and real axes). Best regards, Georg
Last updated: 2025-11-27
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 aniket-b on Scara3 kinematic robot error
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I am using Scara3 kinematic with EtherCAT PLC. The robot stops at the same place randomly after few cycles. Check attached image. I am getting SMC_ERROR.SMC_DI_FIELDBUS_LOST_SYNCRONICITY in all 3 axes.
Last updated: 2025-12-19
Post by aniket-b on Scara3 kinematic robot error
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It is Moons PLC which uses Codesys IDE. https://www.moonsindustries.com/series/mca6-medium-motion-plc-a150102 This has Realtime capability using Linux with preempt
Last updated: 2025-12-29
Post by timvh on High resolution displays with 150% scaling causes CodeSys IDE to be blurry
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Instead of using scaling of 150%, can't you adjust your diplay resolution (Windows+i keys, then go to System > Display settings)?
Last updated: 2026-01-07
Post by shivsrikakolum on SOFTMOTION - Error 34 when trying to execute and SMC_DI_AXIS_Error
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I am using a Trio DX3 drive DC bus Unused , so I can control from SM3 Axis Datatype but as soon i try to Jog or Enable the MC_ Blocks It shows Error 36 can some one please the settings for this .
Last updated: 2026-07-07
Post by grepoo on DataSource CodesysApp V3
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Hi, trying to create a datasource in appV3 but it returns error code 259 (not nearer specified) everytime, no matter the device i am using. Any idea of what it might signify ?
Last updated: 2025-11-19
Post by tristan on Textfield display problem
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Hello Tim, I am using CODESYS Visu V4.8.1.0. It works when I turn off the "Support client animation and overlay of native elements". But if I do that, dialog box moving and other options are also disabled so it is a bit problematic. Thank you for helping.
Last updated: 2025-11-27
Post by hannibal on Codesys Trend - setting Y axis minimum and maximum as variables - error
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Hi, It was my fault. I was using a REAL variable instead of INTEGER. Sorry for posting this.
Last updated: 2026-03-22
Post by away on Visualization stops responding
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Hi @spiritcore, Did you find a resolution to this? I'm running into a similar issue using TargetVisu when a user uses the login. It only happens sometimes, and when it does the login/logout buttons still work but the other buttons on the screen don't work.
Last updated: 2026-04-22
Post by gseidel on Limit Axis CNC Jerk using SMC_Polynomial_AbsMaxLocs
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Interesting. In the SMC_LimitDynamics case, do you reduce the maximum velocity of the SMC_GeoInfo based on the third derivative of the spline?
Last updated: 2026-07-09
Post by eschwellinger on Beckhoff CX9240 : Using Internal EtherCAT Bus
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yes, you need to install Control RTE CX. In that package there is the Internal EthercatMaster / EthercatMasterSoftmotion which you could add then.
Last updated: 2026-07-10
Post by arj3090 on Beckhoff CX9240 : Using Internal EtherCAT Bus
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I installed Linux ARM SL and it recognizes the RJ45 ethernet ports, but I cannot get it to recognize the internal port for the IO cards.
Last updated: 2026-07-10
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