Post by struccc on HTML5 Controls - string(>80) values ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Dear all, does anyone have experience with HTML5 controls recently? CODESYS 3.5.20.30 / Visualization 4.6.0.0 I'd like to create a simple lightweight text editor, with proper multiline handling, cut & paste, scrolling, etc. And it seems to work fine, just have problems with strings longer than 80 bytes.... Declaring a variable sText1 : STRING(8000) and referencing it in the HTML5 Controls corresponding value property works perfectly one way: the code receive the data as a string (See log1)... (Note TypeID 1000...) Also sending back the data (seems to work (See log2) except it doesn't change the value of the bound variable. Probably the issue is with using SendSimpleValue method... Naturally, I could do a workaround, but maybe there is a more standard way to implement this... Please let me know if you have any suggestions.
Last updated: 2024-10-23

Post by shawn-plc on Return value from a tag given a string literal ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Good afternoon everyone, I am looking for a way to return a value given a string tag path. I put together a pseudo-example to illustrate my use-case and was wondering if anyone in this forum can help. The function fnValueFromTagPath is the function I am looking to either create or use from existing library. I would greatly appreciate it. Please see the attachment for additional detail. -Shawn
Last updated: 2024-08-13

Post by andrebrandt on FB string and naming ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi all. I have a FB written in ST. FUNCTION_BLOCK NTC10k VAR_INPUT Syst:STRING; In:REAL; END_VAR VAR_OUTPUT Out:REAL; OTag:STRING; Out_St:Struct_NTC10K; END_VAR VAR Tag:STRING; InstanceName: STRING; Structure:Struct_NTC10K; END_VAR What i'm trying to do, is to pass data to structure. In structure i want to add a tag with systemnumber and sensorname. '320.001-RT401' In pou i use this RT401: NTC10k;, and tried this RT401: NTC10k(Tag:='RT401'); Anyone done this?
Last updated: 2024-09-26

Post by vstrom on Recipe definition, how to have the Name string in current language? ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I'd like to know if it is possible to have the "Name" field, in the recipe definition, language dependent. Something like to have the possibility to put there a string ID that will be add to the GlobalTextList. In this way it can be translated and when showed in a Visualization screen its value depend on the current language. Thanks.
Last updated: 2024-10-04

Post by culius on JSON ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hey guys, I am trying to write a JSON. First time after login in PLC after download everthing works. But when I want to change values during runtime and try to recreate the JSON nothing happens. When forcing the xStart as an impulse i want to recreate it and see 2 as Key3 instead of 1 from the first run. Any Idea how to make this work? PROGRAM test VAR factory : JSON.JSONDataFactory; eDataFactoryError : JSON.FBF.ERROR; pJsonData : POINTER TO JSON.JSONData := factory.Create(eError => eDataFactoryError); fb_JBuilder : JSON.JSONBuilder; wsValue : WSTRING; diRootIndex, diObject1Index : DINT; iValue : INT; jsonArrayWriter : JSON.JSONByteArrayWriter; wsJsonData : WSTRING(1000); xFirst : BOOL := TRUE; END_VAR IF xFirst THEN fb_JBuilder(pJsonData := pJsonData, diRootObj => diRootIndex); wsValue := "Value1"; fb_JBuilder.SetKeyWithValue("Key1", wsValue, diParentIndex := diRootIndex); diObject1Index := fb_JBuilder.SetKeyWithObject("Key2", diParentIndex := diRootIndex); iValue := iValue + 1 ; // -----------!!! secound run should increment key3!!!!------------ fb_JBuilder.SetKeyWithValue("Key3", iValue, diParentIndex := diObject1Index); xFirst := FALSE; END_IF jsonArrayWriter(xExecute := TRUE, pwData := ADR(wsJsonData), udiSize := SIZEOF(wsJsonData), jsonData := pJsonData^, xAsyncMode := FALSE); Kind Regards
Last updated: 2024-04-30

Post by sedoerr on Check For Open Dialogs On Client ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
FUNCTION CheckDialogOpen : BOOL VAR_INPUT sDialogName : STRING; END_VAR VAR pstClientData : POINTER TO VisuElems.VisuStructClientData; itfDialogManager : VisuElems.IDialogManager; itfMyDialog : VisuElems.IVisualisationDialog; END_VAR VisuElems.g_ClientManager.BeginIteration(); WHILE (pstClientData := VisuElems.VisuElemBase.g_ClientManager.GetNextClient()) <> 0 DO itfDialogManager := VisuElems.g_VisuManager.GetDialogManager(); itfMyDialog := itfDialogManager.GetDialog(sDialogName); CheckDialogOpen := VisuDialogs.VisuDlgUtil_IsDialogOpen(itfMyDialog,pstClientData,itfDialogManager); IF CheckDialogOpen THEN EXIT; END_IF END_WHILE
Last updated: 2023-09-26

Post by captaincookie on increase default string length in queue ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I solved it by creating a new element of IElement according to the ElementExample (MyElement) in the ElementCollectionsExamples project. The variables in this element can then be defined in any properties as needed.
Last updated: 2023-10-11

Post by paro on OPCUA array max length? ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I think the amount of data is already relatively high and maybe it has something to do with that? Maybe also the CPU load of your device? an array with string(5000)? and have you tested with how many array elements it still works?
Last updated: 2024-02-17

Post by dhumphries on Not able to see input data coming from eip adapter on codesys ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
The green icon with an ! next to the device is concerning. Is the data type correct for the input, you are using a byte input but the description says string. Is there anything useful in the status tab?
Last updated: 2024-03-06

Post by dkugler on I want to convert a WORD to a hex string like 15.432 to '3C48' ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
you try to convert a WORD with BYTE_TO_HEX directly? Using https://de.helpme-codesys.com/ lead to the SM3_shared lib. There is a function: https://content.helpme-codesys.com/en/libs/SM3_Shared/Current/SM3_Shared/StringFormat/Word_To_HexString.html
Last updated: 2024-04-19

Post by damian177 on Raspbery Pi and Calendar ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi, In my visualisation I have a "Calendar" control. I would like save day and month which will be clicket by operator on this control . forexample save in string array. How do this ?
Last updated: 2024-04-23

Post by damian177 on Visualization - table element ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi, In my application I use table elemnt with filled by STRING ARRAY. I would like to implement the following functionality : When I click on second row, that this row will be cleared. Anyone can help me?
Last updated: 2024-04-25

Post by installwhat on How to access to variable value through symbolic string name ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Maybe your question makes sense but I don't see it. Maybe you should rephrase and add a lot of detail
Last updated: 2024-06-13

Post by andreag0 on How to access to variable value through symbolic string name ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Good to know. I am looking for some soluction to avoid PLC Handler and OPC-UA. Thank you.
Last updated: 2024-06-14

Post by opineiro on How to manage variable types larger than 64 bits - Ethernet/IP ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Thanks, that's what I thought initially. The point is that I can't select a String type variable. See the attached image
Last updated: 2024-09-23

Post by rmaas on CSV file and string manipulation. ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
the $N stands for newline and $R stands for line break. maybe these combinations are considered as 1 character/position? Not sure, just a thought... see also: https://content.helpme-codesys.com/en/CODESYS%20Development%20System/_cds_operands_constant_string.html#:~:text=A%20string%20constant%20is%20a,belong%20to%20this%20character%20set.
Last updated: 2024-09-27

Post by nano on FB string and naming ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
inside the fb, use the reflection-attribute and get the instancename includibg whole path.when im right, the applicationname will also reflected, if yes. you have to trim it. https://content.helpme-codesys.com/en/CODESYS%20Development%20System/_cds_pragma_attribute_instance_path.html
Last updated: 2024-10-02

Post by ph0010421 on Converting each character to a string into ASCII ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
So the printer wants an ASCII conversion of the hex equivalent of ASCII characters?? They don't make it easy for us
Last updated: 2024-11-11

Post by thn-power on Opaque NodeId in the OPC UA server ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I'm wondering the same. Using the old symbol configurator opc ua server gave the node id using a string. Must be a way to specify this at build time?
Last updated: 2024-12-16

Post by jari-koivuluoma on Problem trying Net Base Services 3.5.15.0 TCP connection ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I have a need to send messages between 2 PLCs and I cant use network variables (because of size limit) so I tried writing this simple test program. This seems to work fine. I can send messages back and forth when a first "Start server" and then "Connect client". See the attached image. However, if I disconnect the client by setting ClientConnect to false and try to re-connect then the TCP_Client just gives me TIMEOUT error. When I stop and start the server again, then Im able to reconnect. How is this supposed to work? Why reconnecting wont work. There is not other way of disconnecting the client than setting xEnable of the TCP_Client to false. This is just a testing program and I will try it on 2 seperate devices once this works. PROGRAM PLC_PRG VAR CONSTANT mySize : UDINT := 255; END_VAR VAR Server: NBS.TCP_Server; ServerIpStr: STRING := '127.0.0.1'; ServerIP: NBS.IP_ADDR; ServerPort: UINT := 50000; ServerConnection: NBS.TCP_Connection; Client: NBS.TCP_Client; ServerRead: NBS.TCP_Read; ServerWrite: NBS.TCP_Write; ServerSend: STRING(mySize); ServerReceive: STRING(mySize); ServerConnect: BOOL; bServerSend: BOOL; IP: NBS.INADDR; ConnectedClientIP: STRING; ClientPort: UINT := 50000; ClientIpStr: STRING := '192.168.1.49'; ClientIP: NBS.IP_ADDR; ClientRead: NBS.TCP_Read; ClientWrite: NBS.TCP_Write; ClientSend: STRING(mySize); ClientReceive: STRING(mySize); ClientConnect: BOOL; bClientSend: BOOL; Error: BOOL; Message: BOOL; END_VAR // Server ServerIP.sAddr := ServerIpStr; Server( ipAddr := ServerIP, uiPort := ServerPort ); ServerConnection( xEnable := Server.xEnable, hServer := Server.hServer, ); IP := ServerConnection.IPAddress; ConnectedClientIP := F_Concat7( BYTE_TO_STRING(IP.S_un_b.s_b1),'.', BYTE_TO_STRING(IP.S_un_b.s_b2),'.', BYTE_TO_STRING(IP.S_un_b.s_b3),'.', BYTE_TO_STRING(IP.S_un_b.s_b4)); ServerRead( xEnable := ServerConnection.xActive, hConnection := ServerConnection.hConnection, szSize := SIZEOF(ServerReceive), pData := ADR(ServerReceive) ); IF ServerRead.xReady AND ServerRead.szCount > 0 THEN Message := TRUE; END_IF IF ServerRead.eError > 0 THEN Error := TRUE; END_IF ServerWrite( xExecute := ServerConnection.xActive AND bServerSend, hConnection := ServerConnection.hConnection, szSize := LEN(ServerSend)+1, pData := ADR(ServerSend) ); IF ServerWrite.xDone THEN bServerSend := FALSE; END_IF IF ServerWrite.eError > 0 THEN Error := TRUE; END_IF // Client ClientIP.sAddr := ClientIpStr; Client( xEnable := ClientConnect, ipAddr := ClientIP, uiPort := ServerPort, udiTimeOut := 10000000 ); ClientRead( xEnable := Client.xActive, hConnection := Client.hConnection, szSize := SIZEOF(ClientReceive), pData := ADR(ClientReceive) ); IF ClientRead.xReady AND ClientRead.szCount > 0 THEN Message := TRUE; END_IF IF ClientRead.eError > 0 THEN Error := TRUE; END_IF ClientWrite( xExecute := Client.xActive AND bClientSend, hConnection := Client.hConnection, szSize := LEN(ClientSend)+1, pData := ADR(ClientSend) ); IF ClientWrite.xDone THEN bClientSend := FALSE; END_IF IF ClientWrite.eError > 0 THEN Error := TRUE; END_IF
Last updated: 2024-10-03

Post by jari-koivuluoma on JSON_Utilities_SL JSONFileWriter error NULL_POINTER ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
FB jsonFileWriter gives a NULL_POINTER error, why? JSONByteArrayWriter works fine so the JSONData FB should be fine. The device is CODESYS Control Win V3 x64 in simulation mode. Codesys version is V3.5 SP16 Patch 5 JSON_Utilities_SL version is 1.3.0.0 Src: ST_TestStruct1a; TXT: WSTRING(10000); MakeJSON : BOOL := TRUE; SrcJSONData: JSON.JSONData; jsonFileWriter : JSON.JSONFileWriter; IF MakeJSON THEN MakeJSON := FALSE; // Struct data to JSONData FB F_TestStructToJSON(ADR(Src),ADR(SrcJSONData)); // Writing to file jsonFileWriter( xExecute := TRUE, sFileName := 'c:\JSONTEST\JSON.txt', eEncoding := JSON.Encoding.UTF_16, xAsyncMode := TRUE, jsonData := SrcJSONData ); // Waiting to finish WHILE jsonFileWriter.xBusy DO ; END_WHILE // To text jsonArrayWriter( xExecute := TRUE, pwData := ADR(TXT), udiSize := SIZEOF(TXT), jsonData := SrcJSONData, xAsyncMode := FALSE, ); END_IF
Last updated: 2023-09-08

Post by george32 on CSV file and string manipulation. ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Dear folks, I think I have a rather simple question but I could not find the right answer to my question: I have made with Excel a CSV file where I would like to have some general data regarding my program variables. I have made an program what let me read the file. The string I am currently get is at follows: 'IP_Adres;192.168.45.12$R$NPort_number;2000$R$NCycle_time;43$R$NStart_Standard_IO;20$R$N' Now I want to split the string in multiple part, which I later would connect to the right variable. By Google and experimenting I have reached to the following code for the first part of the splitting proces: // Splitting the BOM of the string: Received_string := FileReadString; IF LEFT(STR:=New_string,3)= '' THEN Received_string_without_BOM :=RIGHT(STR:= Received_string,SIZE:= (LEN(STR:= Received_string))-3); END_IF //Splitting the remaining string in part for later declaration. WHILE index = 0 DO index_split_part := FIND(STR1:= Received_string_without_BOM,STR2:= '$R$N'); Part_of_String[index]:=LEFT(STR:=Received_string_without_BOM, SIZE:= index_split_part); index := index + 1; END_WHILE However in the splitting proces I could not understand what is really happening. I understand that the Find() function returns the first value the $R$N in the Received_string_without_BOM. This would mean that the index_split_part := 23 I|P| _ |A |d|r|e|s|;|1_|9 |2 |. |1 |6 |8 |. |4 |5 |. |1 |2 |$ |R |$ |N |P | 1|2| 3 |4 |5|6|7|0|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19|20|21|22|23|24|25|26|27| So the next part is to read the first 23 characters of the Received_string_without_BOM with the LEFT() function. I expected that the outcome the following was: 'IP_Adres;192.168.45.12$'. However the outcome is: 'IP_Adres;192.168.45.12$R'. I do not understand where the R after the $ sign comes from, because its place is 24 so it would not be added to the part_of the_string[index]. If I hard coded value 24 for the size it gives me the following return: 'IP_Adres;192.168.45.12$R$N'. I would expect everything till the R but the code adds the $N also to the string. I hope someone could explain to my what I am seeing wrong in my point of view? With kind regards, George
Last updated: 2024-09-27

Post by kevinl on RevPi Connect RS485 ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I figured this out on my own with this logic: usually the Serial port on a Raspberry pi is on /dev/ttyUSB0 then you need to set linux.DeviceFile=/dev/ttyUSB in codesys you then must set com port to 1 so i assumed codesys subtracts 1 from the number and adds this to the filename... (in code it would look like this: var comPort : byte := '1'; linuxDevice : string := '/dev/ttyUSB'; filename : string; end_var filename := concat(linuxDevice, (to_string(comPort-1)); filaname then is /dev/ttyUSB0 RevPi uses ttyRS485 as Serial port so you must remove the last number from the name and set the com port to this number +1 i hope this is understandable ;-)
Last updated: 2023-12-11

Post by dkugler on Toggling Visualizations using HMI Physical Buttons ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
the magic option is named "Use CurrentVisu variable" activate this option in the Visualization Manager an have a look: https://help.codesys.com/webapp/_visu_obj_manager;product=core_visualization;version=3.5.14.0 if your button is pressed, "feed" the string varable VisuElems.CurrentVisu := 'visu1'; with the correct name of the depending visu. alternative: place a frame element at a empty main visu, konfigure all visus to be shown by this frame. With setting the switching variable of the frame to the index value of the depending visu, it will switch to it. Advantage: the visu names are not hardcoded as string in the ladder lodgic. Good luck! Hint: If you have multiple VisuClients(Target, WebVisu,...) all will show the same visu. Independent switching is much more difficult, but there is a example from codesys.
Last updated: 2024-02-13

Post by amy123 on codesys mqtt publish serialization ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, I am using the CODESYS IIoT Libraries SL MQTT Publish. Does this publish block only support publishing STRINGS as a readable format? I can publish ENUM, STRUCT, BOOL; however, MQTT Explorer will only display strings. When I use Wireshark, I can see that it is publishing something, but it looks to be publishing a serialized version which is a bunch of 0s or random text. If so, is there any way to deserialize this information back into a readable format? See pictures, where I have a BOOL TRUE that gets published as 001. Then see where I publish a STRUCT and it's an incomprehensible combination of 0s - only the string variable is displayed. Or, is it expected that you convert everything to a string before publishing? Any help is greatly appreciated! :)
Last updated: 2024-02-16

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