Post by blitz on Latch alarm variables from the PLC runtime
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Hi, I have a question. Does anyone know a way to change latch alarm variables from the PLC runtime? In the help there is a method described: https://content.helpme-codesys.com/en/libs/AlarmManager/Current/Interfaces/pou-IAlarm3/SetLatchVarValue.html but I donβt know how to use it correctly.
Last updated: 2025-09-23
Post by pernockham on Gateway in China - "Gateway not connected"
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Gateway and runtime (Control for linux SL) on a debian linux. Thanks for your check. Good to know. I will probably travel there in about a months time so that will give me better possibility for further testing. (on a side note, I dont get mail-updates on forum-subscriptions, need to check the topics manually)
Last updated: 2025-09-26
Post by jy77812 on Visualization XY Charter Question
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Hello. I'm using Visualization XY Chart, and when I mark a circle through XY position data, a blue line is displayed in the circle with a red circle. At this time, can't I set the blue line not to be seen in the circle? Currently, whenever XY position is drawn, the line follows.
Last updated: 2025-10-02
Post by snhatton on Testing of Codesys program
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There is a tool called test manager that is part of the Professional Developer's Edition of CODESYS. I would take a look at this tool for your testing purposes. There is a free 30-day trial so you can evaluate if the tool will meet your needs before investing in the license.
Last updated: 2023-12-08
Post by open on How to create a stopwatch?
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Hi @ph0010421 and @Ton, Is it possible to program a stopwatch to measure a system running time when it is turn on, and pause when the system is turn off. I tried your examples when stopped, the elapsed time will then be calculated, but i need the time to be continuously counting. Warmest regards,
Last updated: 2023-12-11
Post by felixal on Codesys automatic Data transfer to USB on rasberry pi
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Hi all, I am currently working on a project where I need to save data automatically on many diffrent USB-Sticks, which are always plugged in the same USB-Port on a Rasberry PI, but I do not get how I can automatically detect the USB devices Folder Name and save a file there on Linux. Thanks!
Last updated: 2024-01-03
Post by tvm on Cannot pass array of constant size to a function as a reference
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maybe this would be a better approach, then you don't have to pass the constant at all. FUNCTION fun : INT VAR_IN_OUT arr: ARRAY[*] OF INT; END_VAR VAR lower: DINT; upper: DINT; END_VAR lower:= LOWER_BOUND(arr, 1); upper:= UPPER_BOUND(arr, 1); see here as well https://help.codesys.com/api-content/2/codesys/3.5.12.0/en/_cds_datatype_array/
Last updated: 2024-01-08
Post by lgeertsema on Checkbox font color in visualization style
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Hello, I'm having a similar issue with buttons. I want to be able to set the default color and transparency of a button. I've tried a lot of different iterations like KNewman, but to no avail. Has there been some documentation released since KNewman posted this, or is the style editor still as undocumented as ever?
Last updated: 2024-01-11
Post by oscardm on Problem install codesys 3.5.17 SP 30 with Codesys Installer
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Hi, I have a problem with codesys installer: if install a package on the codesys 3.5.17 SP17, and i try to install a package, for example SVN package, the codesys installer report the "digital signature expired error". Anyone have an idea for resolution ? Thanks for your feedback
Last updated: 2024-01-12
Post by scarter on Bit / Bool data types in function parameters
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Any reason BIT and BOOL data types are not interchangeable? Trying to make a function which takes a BOOL IN/OUT parameter (Not allowed to use BIT) In the main logic if I make a DINT variable, and want to use each bit on different functions CODESYS will not allow it.
Last updated: 2024-01-17
Post by hagroth on v3.5 SP19 - Modbus TCP Devices - Channel Limit?
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Today I was struggling with the same problem. in search for a solution i found this thread. Then i tried some things. It doesn't seem to be just a libraries' fault. In addition to 3.5.19, we also have a 3.5.18 version installed, the library versions of Modbus_TCP_Master and Modbus_TCP_Slave are the same, but more than 10 slave channels can be added in 3.5.18
Last updated: 2024-02-02
Post by landhen on Codesys HMI with a non codesys programmed controller
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Hello, I would like to know, if it is possible to use codesys for a visualization of parameters in a controller (not PLC) not programmed using Codesys. I intend to use codesys for the visualiztion, and do not know yet what I may require.
Last updated: 2024-02-21
Post by aved on Digital Clock
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i need help creating a digital clock in CODESYS that should be displyed on a Raspberry Pi LCD Display trough the Visualization built in CODESYS. I have an idea how to display the time by making a 7 Segment Dysplay in the Visu. But I don't know how to get the actual time into the program. Can anyone help?
Last updated: 2024-02-26
Post by reinier-geers on Swap Output in frame
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How can i swap an output in a frame ? Ive got a frame of a mixer. use this twise. I want to turn these on and of. i can Get in the frame as dwAdr_Mixer : DWORD; . as Var_IN_OUT. Then Adress as Adr(Output ) But in the frame i cant swap dwAdr_Mixer^ :-= not dwAdr_Mixer^ ;
Last updated: 2024-03-11
Post by xabier on No work Control Torque Codesys with Drivers M751 Control Techniques
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I have a Control Techniques M751 driver that I'm controlling with a codesys-based PLC.... I want to implement a rate-limiting torque control. How could I do it??.. Is there any FB from codesys that allows me to do it?? Thank you
Last updated: 2024-03-13
Post by xabier on No work Control Torque Codesys with Drivers M751 Control Techniques
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I have a Control Techniques M751 driver that I'm controlling with a codesys-based PLC.... I want to implement a rate-limiting torque control. How could I do it??.. Is there any FB from codesys that allows me to do it?? Thank you
Last updated: 2024-03-13
Post by struccc on Release SP20 - Changes in behaviour?
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Wow.... I missed this one in the manual - so there is a special syntax to invalidate a reference... Great :) Seems to work. (it's just mentionned in the examples line)... I've always assigned 0 to the variable, with := 0 - like setting a pointer to 0. In theory, that should work as well. Thanks!
Last updated: 2024-03-25
Post by wiresplus on How to display the application name on a visualization (V3.5.16)
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Hello! I would like to display the project name on the HMI The project name contains the version number That way, a tech knows which version is loaded on the PLC. Is the a standard way to display this, or do I have to hard-code into the HMI (not ideal)?
Last updated: 2024-05-13
Post by mani-i4point0 on CODESYS Development System V3 ( 3.5.19.70 ) on Windows Virtual Machine
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Hi, I have a requirement where in need to install a CODESYS Development System V3 ( 3.5.19.70 ) on a Window 10 which is running in VM. Is there any limitation of functions and features of using CODESYS Development System V3 ( 3.5.19.70 ) installed in Window 10 which is running in VM. Please do advice. Best Regards, Mani
Last updated: 2024-05-14
Post by mani-i4point0 on CODESYS Development System V3 ( 3.5.19.70 ) on Windows Virtual Machine
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Hi, I have a requirement where in need to install a CODESYS Development System V3 ( 3.5.19.70 ) on a Window 10 which is running in VM. Is there any limitation of functions and features of using CODESYS Development System V3 ( 3.5.19.70 ) installed in Window 10 which is running in VM. Please do advice. Best Regards, Mani
Last updated: 2024-05-14
Post by pharus on Setup problems with PiXtend
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Hello all, I have an PiXtend V2L complete kit and installed everything like in the manual. Ive installed Codesys V3.5 S20 Codesys Control for Raspberry Pi PiXtend_V2_Professional_for_CODESYS.package But as soon as i Create a Project, i get a lot of error messages, and i cant find the PLC via Ethernet Thanks a lot
Last updated: 2024-06-19
Post by pharus on Setup problems with PiXtend
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Hello all, I have an PiXtend V2L complete kit and installed everything like in the manual. Ive installed Codesys V3.5 S20 Codesys Control for Raspberry Pi PiXtend_V2_Professional_for_CODESYS.package But as soon as i Create a Project, i get a lot of error messages, and i cant find the PLC via Ethernet Thanks a lot
Last updated: 2024-06-19
Post by pharus on Setup problems with PiXtend
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Hello all, I have an PiXtend V2L complete kit and installed everything like in the manual. Ive installed Codesys V3.5 S20 Codesys Control for Raspberry Pi PiXtend_V2_Professional_for_CODESYS.package But as soon as i Create a Project, i get a lot of error messages, and i cant find the PLC via Ethernet Thanks a lot
Last updated: 2024-06-19
Post by pharus on Setup problems with PiXtend
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Hello all, I have an PiXtend V2L complete kit and installed everything like in the manual. Ive installed Codesys V3.5 S20 Codesys Control for Raspberry Pi PiXtend_V2_Professional_for_CODESYS.package But as soon as i Create a Project, i get a lot of error messages, and i cant find the PLC via Ethernet Thanks a lot
Last updated: 2024-06-19
Post by jeffersonhui on SysProcessExecuteCommand2 terminate
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Hi, I am using the SysProcessExecuteCommand2 function from the SysProcess library to run the candump command in the PLC's Linux environment. However, the candump command stays running indefinitely. If I was running the candump command from a terminal (via PuTTy, etc), that command usually requires Ctrl+C to terminate. Is there a way to terminate a command that is executed with SysProcessExecuteCommand2?
Last updated: 2024-06-24
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