Post by dkugler on build (F11) / generate code using a python script file ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
After a project is opened and I have done some changes, I want to start the build or code generating process by a python script file. After the build is done I a Windows sound/beep should appear. Anyone has an example or hint how the .py file has to look like? Thanks!
Last updated: 2024-04-10

Post by plunje on Sensor not set ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Thanks a lot!
Last updated: 2024-05-28

Post by davidbo on Toradex and CODESYS and licensing ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I am evaluating a Toradex product for use with CODESYS. Toradex and CODESYS are partners, but using "CODESYS Virtual Control for Linux ARM64 SL" together with a carrier board "Verdin mallow" However it doesn't seem to be a soft container for licenses. So how do I install a license
Last updated: 2025-10-20

Post by mascara on CloseTargetVisu ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I need to add a button to the Visualization to close it. And create a shortcut on the Windows desktop to reopen the Visualization. This is necessary to configure, for example, a local IP address. Is this possible? What command closes the Visualization? Which program opens Visualization? System: Win10 Codesys: Control RTE V3 x64 Program: Codesys V3.5 SP20 Using only a touchscreen monitor, without keyboard and mouse.
Last updated: 2026-03-11

Post by reinier-geers on Virtual Api to vieuw what im sending ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi. Is there a website to test my webclient ? When i do a web api test on internet it works. But with codesys ill get an error. So is there a website to tests what im sending ? or a way to look in to the Codeys FB Webclient ?
Last updated: 2026-04-05

Post by reinier-geers on Virtual Api to vieuw what im sending ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi. Is there a website to test my webclient ? When i do a web api test on internet it works. But with codesys ill get an error. So is there a website to tests what im sending ? or a way to look in to the Codeys FB Webclient ?
Last updated: 2026-04-05

Post by danp1406 on Question about Demo License limitations for Modbus TCP communication and Fieldbus Instances ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello everyone, I am currently working with CODESYS Virtual Control for Linux running in Docker on a Debian virtual machine. I am deploying my application using Deploy Control SL, and in my project I am using the ModbusFB library to implement Modbus TCP communication. My setup is the following: I am trying to establish a Modbus TCP connection between a virtual PLC (CODESYS acting as Modbus TCP Client/Master) and a Siemens S7-1200 PLC acting as a Modbus TCP Server. From the Debian VM, I can successfully ping the S7-1200 and verify that port 502 is open using tools like nc. Network-wise, everything appears to be correct. However, when running the application in CODESYS, I receive messages such as “Demo mode for Modbus/TCP Master started. Will expire and stop!” and socket errors like “ClientSocket.UpdateStatus socket error 111 disconnecting.” The ClientTCP block from the ModbusFB library attempts to connect, but the connection does not remain stable. My main question is whether the CODESYS demo license explicitly limits or interrupts Modbus TCP Master communication. Is it expected that in demo mode the runtime will automatically close sockets after some time or prevent stable Modbus TCP connections? I would like to confirm whether this behavior is normal when using ModbusFB in demo mode, or if I should continue troubleshooting the configuration. Additionally, I would like clarification regarding the “fieldbus instances” mentioned in CODESYS licensing options (for example, 2, 4, or 16 instances). What exactly is considered one fieldbus instance? Does one Modbus TCP Client block count as one instance? Does each active connection to a different device count separately? Do Modbus TCP Master and Server count independently toward the total number of instances? Finally, I would appreciate clarification on any other practical limitations of demo mode when using industrial communication libraries such as ModbusFB. Are there limits on the number of connections, number of requests, or communication duration? I am trying to determine whether demo mode is sufficient for testing a virtual PLC communicating with a Siemens S7-1200 over Modbus TCP, or whether a full license is required even for this kind of validation scenario. Thank you in advance for any guidance.
Last updated: 2026-02-25

Post by anhkdv on Motion FB Error ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi! I'm a newbie. I'm doing a project for Delta Robot using Codesys and got this error when trying to move in a dynamic coordinate system. This error occurs when I use FB MC_MoveLinearRelative and FB SMC_GroupWait
Last updated: 2023-10-08

Post by nathant on Saving variable values on power cycle (RevPi Connect) ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, this seems to be a known issue, but persistent/retain variables don't seem to work properly on RevPi devices. Is there a workaround to this? All I need is for a few configuration variables to be remembered through power cycle.
Last updated: 2023-12-03

Post by mos89p on is it possible to connect to a newer runtime from HMI runtime 3.5.16 ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
is it possible to connect to a newer runtime from HMI runtime 3.5.16 via Datasource manager for example a 3.5.20 ?
Last updated: 2024-07-02

Post by vstrom on Extended Alarm description for a alarm selected in Alarm Table ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Does anybody know how I can display a popup with details of the selected alarm in the alarm table? I'd like to help the operator about the reason for the alarm occur and which are to do. Thanks a lot.
Last updated: 2024-07-16

Post by vstrom on Extended Alarm description for a alarm selected in Alarm Table ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Does anybody know how I can display a popup with details of the selected alarm in the alarm table? I'd like to help the operator about the reason for the alarm occur and which are to do. Thanks a lot.
Last updated: 2024-07-16

Post by malie on Visuutils FbOpenDialog(Extended) not open Dialog from POUs ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, how can i open a dialog from POUs and not from Devices via FbOpenDialog. In an project would it work when i place it in the application, but in a library? Example attached. Thanks in advance Max Update: - append a screenshot
Last updated: 2024-08-20

Post by fabriciosegalin on SMC_NCDecoder very slow to decode lines ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Does anyone know a way to load a CNC program from CNC Editor faster using SMC_NCDecoder? It takes around 7 seconds to load 34 lines of G code and this is a problem for repeating the CNC program.
Last updated: 2024-08-23

Post by timvh on Array of Program ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
You cannot create an array of Programs. Create a Function Block for this purpose instead of a program. You can create an array of FB instances and call each instance in a loop.
Last updated: 2024-09-03

Post by thomas-moba on TrueType font problem ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, I have the problem that CoDeSys 3.5.19.1 displays a message that this font is not a TrueType font when I select our company font. But it is a TrueType font. How can I fix this error? Thanks!
Last updated: 2024-09-12

Post by malie on Visuutils FbOpenDialog(Extended) not open Dialog from POUs ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, thanks for the answer, that helped a little. How to achieve this behavior automatically when importing from a library, there can be a lot of dialogs from different librarys?
Last updated: 2024-10-08

Post by timvh on Converting each character to a string into ASCII ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
A standard string is actually a list of bytes that represent the ASCII code for each character. The following part of code will give you the ASCII code of one of the characters in the string: byChar := sInput[i];
Last updated: 2024-11-11

Post by faceplant on Energie price ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Given the response to your API request, I don't think this is a CODESYS issue. The response says ... Please provide a valid API token ... so you must get a valid API key from enever.nl
Last updated: 2024-12-18

Post by nielscho on Saving "Input/output names" in a DCF file ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello i have the same question but for Codesys 3.5. alternativley, could somebody name a Programm to create a DCF file out of an EDS? best regards
Last updated: 2025-07-02

Post by wagokurt on CODESYS Visualization M License Fails to activate on Linux SL ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I have successfully activated a CODESYS Control Performance M on a Linux IPC. When I try to activate the CODESYS Visualization M license it fails with this error. Any ideas? This is a WAGO 752-9401 FW4, running Debian 12.
Last updated: 2025-08-21

Post by kurtk on How to change keyboard layout on the virtual keyboard? ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I have never seen a codesys keyboard with anything other than the german layout I'm hoping to find a US Keypad layout so as not to do all the surgery to co-erce a german Layout into English duty
Last updated: 2025-09-17

Post by kurtk on How to change keyboard layout on the virtual keyboard? ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I have never seen a codesys keyboard with anything other than the german layout I'm hoping to find a US Keypad layout so as not to do all the surgery to co-erce a german Layout into English duty
Last updated: 2025-09-17

Post by liai on can not new a cam table in codesys V3.5 SP20 ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I am using a new project, with nothing, but when add a simple cam table, and compile, there will be errors. It seems some add-on or library was missing, but there is not any hint. Could you help, please.
Last updated: 2025-09-18

Post by dkugler on Project loses 'Download time' information ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
if this happens I go to --> Build --> Generate code then there exists a IDE Code and a PLC/API code and comparison before download is possible. Give it a try?
Last updated: 2025-09-18

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