Post by mmpl on CAA Library Function ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I want to change date and time format. I am using CAA storage library function. I am not receiving any value in to output.
Last updated: 2024-04-16

Post by tomas111 on Text List Fallback Value ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
What version of codesys? Need to avoid in any specific element? Try writing %s in the text, it should work. Or better yet, attach a screenshot.
Last updated: 2024-04-17

Post by davidbo on I want to convert a WORD to a hex string like 15.432 to '3C48' ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I try with BYTE_TO_HEXinASCII but I cant get it right. How do I convert a word value like 15432 to the HEX text string '3C48'
Last updated: 2024-04-19

Post by mxj262 on FB having single input but initialized with Array ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Ok yes now the loop has stopped when I set sum to zero before the for loop. Why will it retain the sum value from the last call?
Last updated: 2024-05-06

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 timvh on Modbus TCP Server connection is ESTABLISHED but all holding registers are value 0? ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Are you sure you need to read holding registers? Have you tried reading input registers?
Last updated: 2026-01-07

Post by fleaplc on Modbus TCP Server connection is ESTABLISHED but all holding registers are value 0? ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Did you check the communication with a sniffer ? (ex. Wireshark) to check if the holding get to zero by a wrong writing (client initialization?) o something else?
Last updated: 2026-01-27

Post by tristan on Codesys v3.5.22.10 - Internal error:System.AggregateException...Value cannot be null...Parameter name: expLValue ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi, I have exactly the same issue when I try to update from 3.5.21.50 to 3.5.22.20. Currently I didn't find where is the problem. Hope somebody can find a way. Tristan
Last updated: 2026-07-17

Post by imdatatas on CFC editor: enable inline value entry on unconnected input pins (as in Ladder Logic editor) ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
In the CODESYS Ladder Logic editor, there's a really practical feature available while logged in (online) to the PLC: for an existing function block (e.g. TON or MC_MoveAbsolute), double-clicking on an unconnected input pin directly opens a value entry window right in the editor — with no need to assign any variable — and you can type a value directly. Likewise, if the input pin is of an ENUM or STRUCT type, it lets you pick a value of that type straight from a dropdown list. It also doesn't require assigning a variable or adding it to a watch list, etc. Unfortunately, in the CFC editor you can't write values directly to those unconnected input pins the way you can in Ladder — CFC only supports monitoring/display there. I wish this existing Ladder editor feature were also available in CFC — it would make the CFC editor far more usable. I think this would be a relatively small addition to the CFC editor, but it would make a real difference in daily commissioning and debugging work. It would be great to hear the development team's thoughts on whether this could be considered for a future release. Thanks in advance for reading!
Last updated: 2026-09-10

Post by r-niedermayer on C0564 Warning Message ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Please see or Online Help on how to initialize variable before using them: https://content.helpme-codesys.com/en/CODESYS%20Development%20System/_cds_pragma_attribute_global_init_slot.html Regarding the Attribute global_init_slot: You can use this pragma to influence the order in which signatures are processed during global initialization. It can only be applied to signatures. By default, the initialization sequence for variables from global variable lists is undefined! However, if, for example, variables from one list depend on variables from another list, it is necessary to initialize one before the other. (Aee OLH and Syntax) The placeholder <slot> must be replaced by an integer value that defines the position in the initialization sequence.</slot> The default value is 50000. A lower value causes an earlier initialization! If several signatures have the same value for the 'global_init_slot' attribute, the order of their initialization remains undefined! Cautious application should therefore be considered! Example: The project contains f.e. two global variable lists GVL_1 and GVL_2. The global variable "A" is part of the global variable list GVL_1: {attribute 'global_init_slot' := '300'} VAR_GLOBAL A : INT:=1000; END_VAR The initialization values of the variables "B" and "C" of GVL_2 are dependent on the variable "A". {attribute 'global_init_slot' := '350'} VAR_GLOBAL B : INT:=A+1; C : INT:=A-1; END_VAR So if you set the 'global_init_slot' attribute of the global variable list GVL_1 to 300, i.e. to the lowest initialization value in the example, then it is ensured that the expression "A+1" is well-defined at the time of initialization of "B".
Last updated: 2024-01-30

Post by alez on CANopen safety , SRDO error behavior ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I have a project in which there is a Safety device in CANopen, and the PLC interfaces with it as Master. I would like to understand if it is possible to set the behavior in case one of the SRDOs that I receive from the slave is no longer received. From what I have seen, if the SRDOs are not received, the CANopen safety status becomes "Not in progress" and the mapped variables freeze at the last value detected. I want to understand if it was possible to set the variables connected to the SRDOs to take a default value (e.g. zero) in the event of a CANOpen error during reception.
Last updated: 2024-07-15

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 sigurdrb on Read codesys version in the codesys application ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi! I want to read the codesys version into the project, so I can highlight it in the SCADA system. VAR dwVersion : DWORD; END_VAR SysTarget.SysTargetGetVersion(pulVersion := ADR(dwVersion)); This gives me the value 100859909. I tried to search ths up and found som older post (https://forge.codesys.com/forge/talk/Runtime/thread/a55981ff4d/) that said each 4 bytes reads a number in the version. Example is 50662666 = 16#03050D0A which reads to V3.5.13.10 When I run this code I get the value 100859909, which I cant translate to anything meaningful. I am running it on Codesys V3.5.19.70. Help appreciated!
Last updated: 2025-01-17

Post by ton on String nach erlaubten/unerlaubten Zeichen durchsuchen ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi Timo, FUNCTION Sonderzeichen_Check : bool VAR_INPUT sInputString : STRING; // Zu prüfender String END_VAR VAR i: INT; iAsc: INT; END_VAR Sonderzeichen_Check:= TRUE; FOR i:= 0 TO len(sInputString) - 1 DO iAscii:= sInputString[i]; //Get ASCII value //Check value between 48('0') and 65('9') or between 65('A') and 90('Z') or between 97('a') and 122('z') or IF iAscii >= 48 AND iAscii <= 57 OR iAscii >= 65 AND iAscii <= 90 OR iAscii >= 97 AND iAscii <= 122 THEN //iAscii valit ELSE Sonderzeichen_Check:= FALSE; END_IF END_FOR Diese FUNCTION anrufen: VAR xTest1: BOOL; xTest2: BOOL; sCheck: STRING; END_VAR xTest1:= Sonderzeichen_Check(sInputString:= 'abcuharoahse89347KEWDL'); //=TRUE xTest2:= Sonderzeichen_Check(sInputString:= 'abcuharoahse89347KEWDL?'); //=FALSE IF Sonderzeichen_Check(sInputString:= 'CheckThisSting,') THEN sCheck:= 'OK'; ELSE sCheck:= 'NOT OK'; END_IF
Last updated: 2025-01-20

Post by peterkcontrols on Copying 2 byte word to output ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello. I am using codesys 3.5. I would like to know if it is possible to set a variable to an output without declaring in. I have defined a STRUCT and within this struct I have a Struct for inputs called I and a struct for outputs called O. I have declared a variable of the type of this Struct, I would like to set or alias the value in this variable to an input/output value of an IO block that has a module on the ethernet tree. Is it possible to copy the contents of %IW0 -> STRUCT.I ? The size of both of these is 2 bytes. I understand that I can declare a variable with the input like Input01 AT %IX0.0 : BOOL; However how can I make STRUCT.I.D00 AT %IX0.0? Is this possible? Thanks
Last updated: 2025-03-03

Post by pernockham on AC Persistence - values are not read from file during start? ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I swear I tested this like 20 times yesterday without success. Repeated it today and it works. Maybe the system needed a "real" power reboot? To note. To make a manual edit of a variable I tried some different approaches this is what worked for me. "system/online edited" gvl_var.example_variable REAL:F16#2FFB334H-4 767.7 "manually edited" (with runtime stopped followed by a "cold start" to read from file) gvl_var.example_variable REAL:790.1 (the system will use the manual value but will not set an equivalent "hex" value until next online edit/write cycle)
Last updated: 2025-09-03

Post by mohammadasif on Blink Function definition is wrong in codesys online help ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
https://content.helpme-codesys.com/en/libs/Util/Current/Signals/BLINK.html in the above link, please correct your website the following: "Output value, starts with FALSE and switches between TRUE and FALSE for the given high and low times" it should actually be: "Output value, starts with TRUE and switches between TRUE and FALSE for the given high and low times" if not please let me know if this has changed in a util library update, in your older website it has the right definition here: https://help.codesys.com/webapp/blink;product=codesys;version=3.5.11.0
Last updated: 2023-12-28

Post by macros8 on Translation - How to get text as reference in Frames translated? ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi, thanks for the link. Maybe I create elements in incorrect way. I always use Interface Editor to create variables which are used inside element (see pics). After that I place element in my visu and use Reference property to link variable or set the value. In that case the value of string is not transferred to general text list for translation as I mentioned before. Do I have to all properties which influence behavior of my element create in Frame configuration instead? What´s the difference to the Interface editor? Thanks a lot. M.
Last updated: 2024-01-02

Post by phoward131 on Text List Fallback Value ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I am relatively new to Codesys and I'm trying to develop an HMI that displays what mode a particular device is in based on an integer value. I am currently using dynamic texts with a text list which works fine but I am looking for a way to display a particular string (ie 'Unknown') when the index doesn't match any of of the indices in the text list. I can enter 'Unknown' in the text property of the text field element which works as expected but it displays the single quotes on the visualization. How can I escape these quotes to simply display the word Unknown? Thanks!
Last updated: 2024-03-22

Post by ac-spr on Runtime variable that indicates a user is online to the code ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Looking to access a variable at runtime that indicates a user is online to the code. essentially want to use this value to feedback to the user on the HMI. we use turck and bosch rexroth devices if this information helps. I was hoping there was a variable at the application level, or a library that could be used but I was unable to find anything. I know there's a pop up when you try to login/ go online to the code when a user is already logged in, so the system does provide an indication that it knows already online, but has no access to a value from what I can see. Any help is appreciated
Last updated: 2024-04-22

Post by hannibal on Codesys Trend - setting Y axis minimum and maximum as variables - error ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I am experiencing an issue when trying to define the Y-axis limits in a Trend Graphic using variables. When I set the Minimum and Maximum values as variables, an error is triggered. My goal is to make the Y-axis limits dynamic so they can adjust according to the installation. Both variables are initialized as follows: gP_YMin = -100.0 gP_YMax = 100.0 However, I still get the following error: "The minimum axis value must be less than the maximum axis value" Does anyone have an idea why this is happening or how to resolve it?
Last updated: 2026-03-22

Post by hannibal on Codesys Trend - setting Y axis minimum and maximum as variables - error ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I am experiencing an issue when trying to define the Y-axis limits in a Trend Graphic using variables. When I set the Minimum and Maximum values as variables, an error is triggered. My goal is to make the Y-axis limits dynamic so they can adjust according to the installation. Both variables are initialized as follows: gP_YMin = -100.0 gP_YMax = 100.0 However, I still get the following error: "The minimum axis value must be less than the maximum axis value" Does anyone have an idea why this is happening or how to resolve it?
Last updated: 2026-03-22

Post by i-campbell on Official MQTT-Client: MAX_RECEIVE_BUFFER_SIZE_EXCEEDED ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I can't answer why it's not resetting, but from the description of g_udiMaxReceiveBufferSize, I would guess the sum of sizes of the mqtt packets received in one cycle exceeded this value. So the answer may be to increase that parameter. https://content.helpme-codesys.com/en/libs/MQTT%20Client%20SL/Current/MQTT-Client/Common/Params/MQTTParam.html https://content.helpme-codesys.com/en/CODESYS%20Development%20System/_cds_dlg_library_parameter.html
Last updated: 2023-09-26

Post by ivanmaltar on Update Raspberry Pi error ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, from today, I got an error when I try to open 'Tools/Update Raspberry Pi' and I got this error: There is no value with the specified name associated with this subkey. This feature worked before. I did not do any changes to Codesys installation. Codesys version is SP19.1, and CODESYS Control For Raspberry Pi 4.8.0.0
Last updated: 2023-11-30

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