Post by nilanjan on I want to show the current recipe name in the visualization screen
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I am having some trouble showing the current recipe name in visualization i am not using the RecipeManCommands i am using the inbuild visualization feature of Saving and Loading recipes. I need it so the user would have a track on which recipe is being used currently.
Last updated: 2025-08-24
Post by stevens on No option to create "Parameter List" in library
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I am struggling with this issue right now (again). I have nested structures with configurable array sizes. In the past I ever used parameter list. Very easy way! As of now I cannot find any solution. Ridiculous that they deprecated it without an alternative solution.
Last updated: 2025-08-26
Post by sandro66 on Application-based license Modbus Channels
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Hi, I imported an old project created with version 3.51.20.50 into the new version 3.51.21.20. I'm using ModbusFB.ClientTCP v4.5.0.0. Strangely, I can no longer download the project due to a licensing issue I didn't have before. The number of Modbus channels has gone from 1 to 54!, and there's no license that would work. Can anyone tell me where I'm going wrong? Thanks Sandro
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Post by jcarter on Webvisu Combined Authentication
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Is there a way to have both a Public No Login Screens with Screens that do require login and File Transfer? My Idea is to have the default page be View Only with a Login Button in the Corner and then Once Logged In you can change settings and download files depending on your user group.
Last updated: 2025-08-28
Post by beavel on Opening and saving files with fileOpenSave dialog
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1 + Replying in hopes of getting an answer here. I would also like to modify the look of the FileOpenSave Dialog. I have successfully adjusted the looks of the User management Dialogs but can not find a library file to adjust this particular one. Any help would be helpful. @thk @eschwellinger @sheberle .
Last updated: 2025-09-08
Post by kio123 on SysFileOpen not working
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I have exactly the same problem and tried entering “ForceIecFilePath=0” in the file “CODESYSControl.cfg” ([SysFile]). Unfortunately, this was unsuccessful. Can anyone help in the meantime, e.g., with some sample code or with the FAQ that TimvH refers to above (link no longer works)? Many thanks and best regards
Last updated: 2025-09-15
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 don’t know how to use it correctly.
Last updated: 2025-09-23
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 dogulas on numeric text box control
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Ok, this is how I made a numeric text field: use a Text Field properties -> Texts -> Text := %f (or %d or whatever you need) properties -> Text variables -> Text variable := (your numeric variable) properties -> Input configuration -> OnMouseDown -> Configure: Write Variable Input type := VisuDialogs.Numpad Use another variable (your numeric variable) Min val Max val etc. Please tell me there is an easier way to do this.
Last updated: 2025-10-02
Post by rene2 on How can you get the active frame index from a frame
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I think I struggle with the same issue. I tried the currentVisu variable but this is the active Visualisation. I have a dialog with a frame with frame configuration like in the picture. I would like to use the index te be used to make a button look like it's pressed/selected.
Last updated: 2025-10-14
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 snhatton on OPC UA: How to change NodeId ?!
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You can change the node id by adding the following to /etc/CODESYSControl.cfg: [CmpOPCUAProviderIecVarAccess] CustomNodeName=MyPLC123 Then restart the runtime and the new Node name will appear with the connection. I don't know if it's possible to remove the |var| from the name. I hope this helps!
Last updated: 2023-12-11
Post by nz-dave on Bool turning on in case stament in wrong state?
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pretty sure its not. ive done a cross reference and only have one write that sets it to true. Only way i can stop it is to remove the function block call from the main pou that is running said case. its got me stumped:/
Last updated: 2023-12-16
Post by ph0010421 on TCP/IP client
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Hello TCIS_Send needs to be longer than 4 bytes because idata is 28 bytes long. There may be other ways, but I would make a UNION with string/array of bytes. Write your STRING into the AsString part then copy the AsBytes part into TCIS_Send (Elements [3] to [30]) then 252 would be in [31] (I've assumed the idata is always the same length)
Last updated: 2023-12-19
Post by user0815 on Web Socket Client SL -Bibliothek Fehler
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Es sind keine exceptions im Log. Ein warning (no runtime license - running in demo mode(~2 hours) und der eine Fehler. Also bevor ich probiere was zusenden. Nach dem senden kommen zwei Ausnahmen dazu. Das Bild mit den Ausnahmen packe ich mal oben zu den anderen
Last updated: 2023-12-19
Post by ulad on SPI Communication
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Hello. I created a project that uses SPI. This project is working well. I can see with an oscilloscope that the SPI pins are actually changing. But when I resave this project in the IDE and open it later in the system, I see a constant error. What do I need to fix? What am I doing wrong? Thank you.
Last updated: 2023-12-23
Post by svn123 on In Simulation Mode, logic is not executing
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I stopped the simulation and tried to rebuild. "Cloned Task0.task0. Priority already in use" error was shown after rebuilding. I used Build-Clean All option and rebuilt again. Now the logic started working. But I am not still sure what caused the error in first place. If somebody knows about this error, please enlighten me. Thanks svn
Last updated: 2023-12-25
Post by dhumphries on Execution Order of Function Blocks
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Function blocks in a SFC are executed left to right, top to bottom, instructions in ST are executed from left to right top to bottom as well. I think you are asking about the execution of POUs although you use the name function block, I believe POUs are executed in the order they are shown under the main task.
Last updated: 2023-12-28
Post by patrick on Version 3.5.19.40 probleme bei FUN mit _to_ im Name
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Ich bin leider auch über den Fehler gestolpert, aber selbst in Version 3.5.19.50 ist dieser noch enthalten. Bis 3.5.19.20 kann ich meine Programme noch nutzen. Ab 3.5.19.30 ist der Fehler anscheinend vorhanden. Ich habe leider auch schon einen Haufen Programme mit meiner Library erstellt, somit wäre ein umbenennen nur mit sehr viel aufwand möglich.
Last updated: 2024-01-02
Post by spiessli on Softmotion axis to CANopen Maxon IDX drive
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Just verified the behaviour. Still is the same. It should be attached here. But I also tried the DCF-file with the axis in the lab with the real drive: The MC_Power block never goes out of busy. Had not time to investigate further, though.
Last updated: 2024-01-08
Post by tvm on Cannot pass array of constant size to a function as a reference
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It will be a reference, because it's a VAR_IN_OUT. it's a little weird debugging the array online. It just shows as a POINTER TO INT, and you can't actually see the array from the function side. But you can still work with it as a normal array, not a pointer.
Last updated: 2024-01-09
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 scarter on Import/Export PLCOpen xml Task Configuration
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I'm Having the same issue. If I highlight PLC Logic and import it erases everything else and replaces the Task config. If I highlight the Application I get the same result. Simple manual fix is click and drag the task config onto the origional Application, and delete the second one. Easy fix but not the expected result of importing task config.
Last updated: 2024-01-17
Post by aniket-b on How to protect library project?
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I have library projects which has few function blocks. I have assigned security to each FB. I want to protect them and user can only be able to use it without viewing the code inside. What kind of file I should send to user? Is it compiled library file?
Last updated: 2024-01-22
Post by masmith1553 on SDO generation
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If you add any device to the CANOpen Manager it will send messages to verify the device is on the network. Do you have the Enable expert settings check box checked in the General tab? have you added any SDOs in the SDOs tab? I avoid using the CANOpen Manager and just use the CAN_Tx and CAN_Rx blocks from the library.
Last updated: 2024-01-25
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