Post by enginear on auf Feldbusvariablen über Array zugreifen ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hallo, ich würde gerne die Variablen, die ich mit Ethernet/IP übertrage gerne in meinem Programm möglichst einfach ansprechen. Ist es möglich die übertragenen Variablen über ein Array direkt anzusprechen? Ich kann zwar die Variablen alle händisch benennen und dann im Programm auf diese zugreifen, aber wenn es viele Variablen sind und ich diese alle der Reihe nach in einer Schleife durchgehen möchte, so ist das schon viel Code der dafür notwendig ist. Bei mir werden die Variablen in Codesys unter dem Ordner (kann man aufklappen) 'Exclusive Owner' angezeigt. Da klingt es doch naheliegend, dass man direkt über den Ordnernamen die Variablen per Indexierung oder ähnliches ansprechen kann. vielen Dank und viele Grüße enginear
Last updated: 2024-02-23

Post by rost on Rezeptur speichern ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Servus beianand, eine kurze Vorstellung, da ich hier neu bin Wohne und Arbeite in Bayern seit 27 Jahren als Programmierer. Mit Codesys arbeite ich seit 4 Jahren. Für mein Projekt hab ich die einfache Rezepturverwaltung verwendet. Bis jetzt alles unproblematisch, hab aber jetzt ein wenig um- und aufgeräumt, prinzipiell aber nicht verändert. Ich kann Rezepturen mit neuem Namen speichern, wenn ich aber den gleichen Namen verwende, öffnete sich bisher ein Dialogfenster mit "File already exists..." Neu öffnet sich aber der Dialog mit kryptischen Zeichen ohne Eingabemöglichkeit und ohne das Fenster wieder schließen zu können. Dann kann ich nur noch aus und wieder einschalten. Hat jemand eine Idee?
Last updated: 2024-03-01

Post by rost on Rezeptur speichern ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Servus beianand, eine kurze Vorstellung, da ich hier neu bin Wohne und Arbeite in Bayern seit 27 Jahren als Programmierer. Mit Codesys arbeite ich seit 4 Jahren. Für mein Projekt hab ich die einfache Rezepturverwaltung verwendet. Bis jetzt alles unproblematisch, hab aber jetzt ein wenig um- und aufgeräumt, prinzipiell aber nicht verändert. Ich kann Rezepturen mit neuem Namen speichern, wenn ich aber den gleichen Namen verwende, öffnete sich bisher ein Dialogfenster mit "File already exists..." Neu öffnet sich aber der Dialog mit kryptischen Zeichen ohne Eingabemöglichkeit und ohne das Fenster wieder schließen zu können. Dann kann ich nur noch aus und wieder einschalten. Hat jemand eine Idee?
Last updated: 2024-03-01

Post by rost on Rezeptur speichern ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Servus beianand, eine kurze Vorstellung, da ich hier neu bin Wohne und Arbeite in Bayern seit 27 Jahren als Programmierer. Mit Codesys arbeite ich seit 4 Jahren. Für mein Projekt hab ich die einfache Rezepturverwaltung verwendet. Bis jetzt alles unproblematisch, hab aber jetzt ein wenig um- und aufgeräumt, prinzipiell aber nicht verändert. Ich kann Rezepturen mit neuem Namen speichern, wenn ich aber den gleichen Namen verwende, öffnete sich bisher ein Dialogfenster mit "File already exists..." Neu öffnet sich aber der Dialog mit kryptischen Zeichen ohne Eingabemöglichkeit und ohne das Fenster wieder schließen zu können. Dann kann ich nur noch aus und wieder einschalten. Hat jemand eine Idee?
Last updated: 2024-03-01

Post by dhumphries on Not able to see input data coming from eip adapter on codesys ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Does the device have a green icon next to it when the PLC is running? If not you have some kind of communication problem, wireshark may be picking up some data but the scanner may not be configured correctly to receive the data. Check the T>O and O>T bytes and make sure they match on both the scanner and adapter. I've had very little success loading a .eds file and having the configuration work without some manual configuration. If you have a green icon, have you enabled the device to always update variables?
Last updated: 2024-03-02

Post by francescoc on Logger in ms ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi, I cannot find any documentation regarding the codesys configuration file. I modified this part to have log files saved to disk: [CmpLog] Logger.0.Name=LOGS/PlcLog Logger.0.Filter=0xFFFFFFFF Logger.0.Enable=1 Logger.0.MaxEntries=20000 Logger.0.MaxFileSize=5000 Logger.0.MaxFiles=10 Logger.0.Backend.0.ClassId=0x0000010B ;sends logger messages to SysOut Logger.0.Backend.1.ClassId=0x00000104 ;writes logger messages in a file Logger.0.Backend.2.ClassId=0x00000135 ;sends logger messages as UDP syslog Logger.0.Type=0x314;Set the timestamp to RTC ;Logger.1.Name=/tmp/CommLog ;Logger.1.Enable=1 I need to have milliseconds in the timestamp as well. What value should I use instead of 0x314? Is there any documentation regarding this file? Thank you
Last updated: 2024-03-16

Post by albzen on EtherCat Slaves diagnosis ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello everybody, I'm working on a RunTime Plc (Codesys 3.5.16/18.20) connected to an EtherCat bus with many devices. The bus has some communication fault but I don't know how understand which is the device or the cable that has the trouble. To understand the cause of the problem I would like to read the WKC (Working counter) of the devices (0x0300...0x030C), how is explained in EtherCat documents, but it seems that the read of the counter is disabled. Attached there is an extract of the Ethercat document. Can anyone give me some advice about how and with function can I read it. Thank you in advance!
Last updated: 2024-03-29

Post by albzen on EtherCat Slaves diagnosis ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello everybody, I'm working on a RunTime Plc (Codesys 3.5.16/18.20) connected to an EtherCat bus with many devices. The bus has some communication fault but I don't know how understand which is the device or the cable that has the trouble. To understand the cause of the problem I would like to read the WKC (Working counter) of the devices (0x0300...0x030C), how is explained in EtherCat documents, but it seems that the read of the counter is disabled. Attached there is an extract of the Ethercat document. Can anyone give me some advice about how and with function can I read it. Thank you in advance!
Last updated: 2024-03-29

Post by bschraud on Unerwünschte Username- und Passwortabfrage im Browserfenster ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hallo, nach der Portierung meiner Applikation von Codesys Version 3.5.18 auf 3.5.20 habe ich u.a. folgende Baustelle: Wenn in der Datei /etc/CODESYSControl_User.cfg die Einträge [SysProcess] Command=AllowAll und [CmpWebServerHandlerV3] AllowFileTransferServices=1 ergänzt werden, startet die Webvisu mit einer Login Abfrage. Die Webvisu soll aber (wie bisher auch) ohne Benutzeraktion starten. Den Browser für die Webvisu rufe ich mit dem Eintrag @firefox --kiosk --private-window localhost:8080/webvisu.htm in der autostart Datei auf. Wie kann man die Login-Abfrage wieder loswerden? Die Runtime läuft auf einem RPi mit Kernel Version 6.1.21 (aarch64) Vielen Dank für die Hilfe
Last updated: 2024-04-02

Post by joel214 on OPC-UA / Unterschied Symbolkonfiguration, IEC-Symbolveröffentlichung und Informationsmodell ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hallo liebe Community, im Rahmen einer Studienarbeit gilt es ein OPC-UA-Informationsmodell in eine existierende CODESYS-Steuerung zu implementieren. Dabei sind wir auf die Frage gestoßen welcher Unterschied zwischen den folgenden Objekten besteht: - Symbolkonfiguration (veraltet?) - IEC-Symbolveröffentlichung - Veröffentlichung über zuvor erstelltes Informationsmodell In unserem Verständnis erfüllen alle Objekte die Gleiche Aufgabe nur mit unterschiedlicher Vorgehensweise und Darstellung im OPC-UA-Server. Während durch die Symbolkonfiguration die Variablen und Instanzen über lange und verschachtelte Pfade abgelegt werden, wird durch die IEC-Symbolveröffentlichung ein Ordner im Pfad der Objekte erstellt. Dort sind die Variablen und Instanzen anschließend zu finden. Bei der Verwendung von Informationsmodellen hingegen, werden die Instanzen direkt unter den Objekten abgelegt. Für welchen Anwendungsfall ist welche Vorgehensweise am besten? Vielen Dank vorab und viele Grüße Joel
Last updated: 2024-04-09

Post by wiresplus on How to Connect / Go Online without re-downloading the project ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, I have a PLC in a remote location. I can connect to it, but when I use a different PC, it asks me to re-download to the PLC - which will a) interrupt production and b) cause version issues. Codesys being open-source, if someone else has made changes, I need to be able to connect, upload the current project, compare it with mine and then decide what next. Every time I connect, it says Warning: An application 'Application' is currently in RUN mode on the PLC. As there is no matching compile information, this existing application needs to be replaced. Click 'Yes' to download the latest code or 'No' to abort. What am I doing wrong?
Last updated: 2024-04-13

Post by reinier-geers on License problem gateway ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Epis doesnt want Softmotion. I thought it was about the price. If it was possible it would be working already and i dont need an extra licence. Thats the problem of codesys. The software is running but hangs on its license. Epis made it posible to see the stick. I can see the license. Softmotion is there from 3.5.14.Xx Like is said And Motion control is alrady posible 15 year ago. And i only need a Sync of 2 drives. I want a good solution not a refund. Dont point to the manufacturer. The software is made by 3s not by epis .
Last updated: 2024-04-29

Post by garrian on How to sort JSON object in codesys ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi there, I'm testing out MQTT from my Wago PLC using JSON object. I have managed to publish this {"Temperature":15.6,"Setpoint":38.0} to my broker. Now I', trying to subscribe to the same message. The result is this: '{"Temperature":15.6,"Setpoint":38.0}95}ê$10šå$04$Nå$08²Ÿå$0B` á$08@šå' First, why do I see 95}ê$10šå$04$Nå$08²Ÿå$0B` á$08@šå' at the end of the message? Second, how Can i sort out this data to use it in my program? I followed a youtube tutorial which gave me the attached result, which works. But I need some other smart way of doing this when the object gets even more data in it. Any help is very appreciated :)
Last updated: 2024-05-04

Post by jonasz on Discontinuity of A/B/C axis movement. ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi, My problem was related to the behavior of the modulo axis, but maybe you will find something useful from what I write. The solution lies in path processing. Codesys offers a G-code analysis tool. Insert a CNC object into the project. The CNC settings object will be added automatically. By inserting appropriate processing modules into the CNC settings object and parameterizing them, you can test the behavior of the axis. When the effect is satisfactory, remember to add the module from CNC settings in the correct order in the processing path. Each CNC machine case is different. You need to spend some time to get your design tailored like an Armani suit. Good luck.
Last updated: 2024-05-09

Post by amy123 on Any guides on using Codesys containers in Docker? ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I had an issue aswell, I was trying to use docker and got stuck on the specific line ' Downloading https://download.microsoft.com/download/9/5/A/95A9616B-7A37-4AF6-BC36-D6EA96C8DAAE/dotNetFx40_Full_x86_x64.exe' within install2.sh - which is actually from the https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Winetricks/winetricks/master/src/winetricks, winetricks_selfupdate(). Would love to know if anyone has a known solution. Only other thing I can think is to download winetricks +.net, update the winetricks to point to the downloaded .net? Granted Im not too savy with Docker so I have been struggling on figuring that part out- would love any suggestions!
Last updated: 2024-05-19

Post by alexgooi on FB_INIT in library ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Dear Forum, I currently have a challenge. I have a library with some communication classes. These communication classes need to be linked to an interface like this: Devices_and_controllers.Comm_Frame.Modbus_GVL_Link.KNX_TCP[Interface_Index] := THIS^; This is executed via a FB_Init() method. When I try to do this in a program this works fine. But when I declare the FB_Init() in the library the FB_Init() method is being called but the link is not made (interface still has the value 0000000000). The Objects and interfaces are defined in the library (GVL), so I’m assuming the data should be there. When I call the FB_Init method explicitly in the program it also works fine. Whys is this not working when it is all defined in the library? And is it even possible to create a structure like this in Codesys? Kind regards Alex
Last updated: 2024-05-22

Post by zer0g on Modbus Client Request Not Processed ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I'm using the code bellow which is based on the Codesys example: FUNCTION_BLOCK MODBUS_master_example_ST VAR initDone : BOOL := FALSE; aIPAddress : ARRAY [0..3] OF BYTE := [127,0,0,1]; clientTcp: ModbusFB.ClientTcp; // buffer to read input registers aDataInputRegisters : ARRAY[0..9] OF UINT; // some client requests clientRequestReadInputRegisters: ModbusFB.ClientRequestReadInputRegisters; xExecute: BOOL; END_VAR IF NOT initDone THEN initDone := TRUE; // configure clientTcp clientTcp(aIPaddr:=aIPAddress, uiPort:=502, udiLogOptions := ModbusFB.LoggingOptions.All); // configure clientRequestReadInputRegisters clientRequestReadInputRegisters(rClient:=clientTcp, uiUnitId:=1, udiTimeout:=TO_UDINT(T#1000MS)); END_IF // call the client FB's clientTcp(); clientRequestReadInputRegisters(rClient:=clientTcp,xExecute := xExecute AND NOT clientRequestReadInputRegisters.xBusy ,uiStartItem:=2, uiQuantity:=3, pData:=ADR(aDataInputRegisters[0])); As you can see the clientTCP is called cyclically with the same result.
Last updated: 2024-05-30

Post by adaffern on Runtime on Raspberry pi5 stops after 15 seconds ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi Guys, I'm new to CODESYS on the pi and I'm struggling to get it working. My issue is that the runtime keeps stopping after approximately 15 seconds. I have installed the runtime package 4.11.0.0 on the pi, trying on both a 64 bit and 32 bit OS. Looking at old forums it all references the 4B and the fact they used 32 bit Debian bullseye (the last version of raspberry pi os) however the pi 5 doesn't offer this version when I try select it in the imager. Has anyone managed to get running using the pi 5? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Adam
Last updated: 2024-06-10

Post by timothyzalusky on Strange Behavior on Raspberry Pi ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, I am seeing some weird runtime behavior related to the EQ function on a rapsberry pi based system. I have attached a screenshot showing the strange latching I am seeing on the EQ function, and I have not seen this behavior before. I tried freshly restarting the runtime and it has this same behavior. Anyone seen this? I am on 3.5.20 with the latest runtime installed. Basically, as soon as it hits one of those EQ's in the program, it latches effectively locking the output on. Any input from the Codesys team would be appreciated as well as anyone that might know what I am seeing.
Last updated: 2024-06-18

Post by fari on Configure J1939 I/O Mapping via Scripting ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi everyone, With the latest version of Codesys, it’s now possible to import DBC files directly into the J1939 Manager, which is great. However, I’m trying to achieve the same thing programmatically and can’t find any scripting functions related to import_dbc or any host_parameter that would let me configure PGNs and signal mappings automatically. So far, I’ve managed to add the J1939 Manager and an ECU, and I can pass the DBC database to it, but I’m stuck when it comes to adding the signals. Has anyone figured out if this can be done through scripting? (Attached is an illustration of what I am trying to accomplish programmatically). Thanks in advance.
Last updated: 2025-10-24

Post by davidbo on How to stop dhcpcd and use SysSockSetIpAddressAndNetMask to set address? ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
It is stated: "Dynamic ip address, provided by DHCP, BOOTP, etc. Cannot be changed by SysSockSetIpAddressAndNetMask()" Therefore I try to stop dhcpcd and flush the eth0 like this VAR CONSTANT flushIP:STRING:='sudo ip addr flush dev eth0'; stopDHCP:STRING:='sudo systemctl stop dhcpcd'; END_VAR SysProcessExecuteCommand2(pszCommand:=stopDHCP, pszStdOut:=stdout,udiStdOutLen:= SIZEOF(stdout),pResult := ADR(Result)); SysProcessExecuteCommand2(pszCommand:=flushIP, pszStdOut:=stdout,udiStdOutLen:= SIZEOF(stdout),pResult := ADR(Result)); Besides losing the connection when flush occurs the CODESYS halts, seen on the display and I cannot see why, because I have lost the connection from my IDE. Why does the flush command halt the execution of the application?
Last updated: 2025-11-04

Post by davidbo on RETAIN PERSISTENT only stored at gracefully shutdown? ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I have {attribute 'checksumnoinit_override' := '2629838988'} {attribute 'init_related_code' := '5c6efcf8-e0f4-4166-a9fa-17eadd8908df'} VAR_GLOBAL RETAIN PERSISTENT {attribute 'order_in_persistent_editor' := '0'} segmentValue: ARRAY[0..49] OF REAL; {attribute 'order_in_persistent_editor' := '1'} segmentTime: ARRAY[0..49] OF REAL; // Generated instance path of persistent variable PRG.test: INT; // Generated instance path of persistent variable PRG.nw_storage: SysSocket_Implementation.SysSocket_Interfaces.SOCK_ADAPTER_INFORMATION2; END_VAR When I have changed PRG.nw_storage it will not be stored at a power off, but if I do a: sudo systemctl restart codesycontrol and then a power off it will be stored. Is there a way to store persistent variables without a restart of codesyscontrol? Can anyone explain how and when CODESYS store persistent variables?
Last updated: 2025-11-17

Post by tobifenny on Mailversand ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hallo zusammen, ich habe nach einem PC-tausch Probleme mit dem Versenden von Mails. Ich Nutze dazu die die Bibliothek Mail_Service_SL 1.12.0.0. Codesys ist die Version 3.5 SP21 Patch 2. Als Mailserver benutze ich Gmail. Als SMTP habe ich smtp.gmail.com eingetragen und Port 25 oder 465 oder 587 getestet. Connection Typ ist TLS und StartTLS ist true. Wenn ich eine Mail senden will, bekomme ich ein Timeout Fehler. In der Firewall habe ich die Ports alle Freigegeben. Unter Windows 10 hat das auch noch so funktioniert. Mit Windows 11 klappt es nicht mehr. Hat jemand eine Idee, woran das liegen kann?
Last updated: 2025-12-04

Post by mait-tim on Drive communication errors ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
With a machine I'm working with i get a communication error when I'm updating some softstop limits. As soon as I update the code the drives do not want to operate. Using the MC_readStatus I'm receiving errors as soon as i want to start a movement. Using MC_ReadAxisError i see that i receive error 131, no response. With a SMC3_ETC_ReadParameter_CoE i do not recieve any driver errors. Does anyone know how i can figure out what the error is and how to solve it. When i go back to the old software no errors occur. Im working with a legacy machine running a Beijer PLC with some Mitsubishi drives. running on Codesys 3.5 SP10. the runtime version is probably 3.5.3. The drives are all Ethercat Drives (CoE). All using the SM3_drive_ETC libary and the SM3_basic library.
Last updated: 2025-12-22

Post by harryc on Soft Container License issue with ARM64 Linux ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi, We are working to provide our customers with CODESYS operation on our hardware product ( https://elprotech.com/product/el-qe-e-quantum-edge-series/ ). I'm trying to enable a CODESYS license (Soft container) on our product running ARM64 linux. This problem am having looks similar to here: https://forge.codesys.com/forge/talk/Runtime/thread/6d29b6b4de/ and here: https://forge.codesys.com/forge/talk/Runtime/thread/a2d0c63375/; but I am not running docker, and I am not re-installing a license. This is first time install. I have CODESYS Control SL running on my device, as well as CodeMeter. I purchased a license, and installed it to the CODESYS Development system, (Tools >> License Repository) then tried to install to the device (Tools >> License Manager >> o Device >> o Soft container >> Remote [0001] >> OK. This gives me the "License Manager - Overview" dialog, and the message "Licensing info not available. There is no dongle attached to the device." Below shows the running applications, installed packages, and current content of /var/opt/codesys Also attached screenshots of the Development software as I go through the steps to install the license. # # ps | grep -e "code" -e "CodeMeter" 1391 daemon /usr/sbin/CodeMeterLin 1407 root /opt/codesys/bin/codesyscontrol.bin /etc/codesyscontrol/CODESYSControl.cfg 1442 root /opt/codesysedge/bin/codesysedge.bin /etc/codesysedge/Gateway.cfg 29229 root grep -e code -e CodeMeter # dpkg -l Desired=Unknown/Install/Remove/Purge/Hold | Status=Not/Inst/Conf-files/Unpacked/halF-conf/Half-inst/trig-aWait/Trig-pend |/ Err?=(none)/Reinst-required (Status,Err: uppercase=bad) ||/ Name Version Architecture Description +++-==============-=============-============-============================================================================================== ii codemeter-lite 8.20.6539.500 arm64 WIBU CodeMeter minimal runtime ii codesyscontrol 4.14.0.0 arm64 codesyscontrol based on SDK 3.5.20.40 , from Fri Nov 29 08:35:37 CET 2024 [265], Release build ii codesysedge 4.14.0.0 arm64 codesysedge based on SDK 3.5.20.40 , from Fri Nov 29 08:34:19 CET 2024 [265], Release build # ls -la /var/opt/codesys total 208 drwxr-xr-x 6 root root 4096 Nov 7 05:31 . drwxr-xr-x 1 root root 4096 Nov 6 08:33 .. -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 23515 Nov 7 07:26 .Audit.log -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 160 Nov 7 05:31 .GroupDatabase.csv -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 160 Nov 7 04:37 .GroupDatabase.csv_ -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 20736 Nov 29 2024 .SoftContainer_CmRuntime.wbb -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 1982 Nov 29 2024 .UFC_SoftContainer_CmRuntime.WibuCmLif -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 229 Nov 7 04:35 .UserDatabase.csv -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 229 Nov 7 04:35 .UserDatabase.csv_ -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 11807 Nov 7 05:30 .UserMgmtRightsDB.csv drwxr-xr-x 6 root root 4096 Nov 6 08:30 .pki drwxr-xr-x 3 root root 4096 Nov 6 08:30 OPCUAServer drwxr-xr-x 7 root root 4096 Nov 6 08:30 PlcLogic -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 13 Nov 6 08:30 SysFileMap.cfg -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 2640 Nov 29 2024 bacstac.ini drwxr-xr-x 4 root root 4096 Nov 6 08:30 cert -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 94105 Nov 7 07:25 codesyscontrol.log # # uname -a Linux Remote 6.1.22 #5 SMP PREEMPT Tue Nov 18 11:35:46 AEST 2025 aarch64 GNU/Linux #
Last updated: 2025-12-04

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