Post by mondinmr on Shared Memory Access Issues ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
In Windows I need create shared memory in PC software and connect from CODESYS. If shm is not GLOBAL doesn't work due different users between runtime and PC software. PC software need admin privileges. Name need "Global\\" before key. Very unsafe!!! If CODESYS create shared I cannot find key PC side. In Linux I can create shared memory as standard user, bind in the runtime docker, use keys without any "Global\\". Much more safe!!! If CODESYS create shared you need play with permissions to use app as standard user. I prefer create form PC software as standard user.
Last updated: 2024-01-30

Post by nico01 on Integer with comma in visualization ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello everyone, I created a visualization with a lot of REAL, with one or two digits after the decimal point. This causes me problems in terms of rounding and memory... is it possible to display an integer with a comma, like with PROFACE or SIEMENS? It's just an "abuse" of display, the comma is just on the visualization. This limits the memory (16 versus 64 bytes) and rounding is easier to manage... See print screen on proface software THANKS
Last updated: 2023-09-20

Post by ofey on Symbol configuration / GVL ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi! I have som variables that I communicate to a Modbus Master. These variables are declared in a "Global Variable List" where I have assigned them memory addresses. To organize this mapping I want to make a MODBUS list where I show all the variable names together with the memory address. Is there an easy way to export this list from CODESYS? Either through script or some export function maybe?
Last updated: 2023-10-11

Post by ofey on Symbol configuration / GVL ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi! I have som variables that I communicate to a Modbus Master. These variables are declared in a "Global Variable List" where I have assigned them memory addresses. To organize this mapping I want to make a MODBUS list where I show all the variable names together with the memory address. Is there an easy way to export this list from CODESYS? Either through script or some export function maybe?
Last updated: 2023-10-11

Post by tvm on Ranges, Lambdas, on Fixed arrays of structs ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Have you looked at this? https://forge.codesys.com/prj/codesys-example/element-collect/home/Home/ It's not exactly what you're looking for, but I've been able to make some things work more efficiently using this library.
Last updated: 2023-08-31

Post by awatson on User Management (Configuration Dialog) ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello I have just posted on a topic - about the reference for the element you have taken a screen shot for - "REFERENCE TO VisuUserMgmtProvider" https://forge.codesys.com/forge/talk/Visualization/thread/0591457fe4/ - do you know anything about it?
Last updated: 2023-11-17

Post by sturmghost on Codesys Visu Update Frame Parameters No Dialog Appears to update ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
This is still a huge problem. Does someone know how to update the frame references (not manually for every frame-element...)?
Last updated: 2024-08-12

Post by struccc on Checking or changing objects dimensions using code. ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
That time it was not answered. But yes, it is possible. Search for "Relative movement" properties of the rectangle element. Might need to enable advanced features in the property browser. https://content.helpme-codesys.com/en/CODESYS%20Visualization/_visu_elem_rectangle.html
Last updated: 2024-11-19

Post by ralfki on XMLWriteAsync ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, I tried to write a XML file with XMLWriteAsync. Unfortunately after every Element it adds two CR and one LF. Is it possible to have only one CR and LF. Thanks for the support
Last updated: 2024-11-20

Post by r-niedermayer on Collapse all ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Basically, Codesys does support the Windows shortcuts: such as the " * " and " / " as well as the " + " and " - " Numpad keys to expand or collapse folders and subfolders or the element. This affects both, the objects in the device tree and the folding structures in f.e. the ST editor.
Last updated: 2024-11-21

Post by pistola on Making a Visu Element normally invisible and visible if variable is true ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
You can use Not(Variable) in that Invisible spot. Example if you want it to be invisible when the bool is false then: Not(True) = False Not(False) = True
Last updated: 2025-03-14

Post by durallymax on Making a Visu Element normally invisible and visible if variable is true ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
You can write any expression that evaluates to TRUE/FALSE in that property, you can also call a method from the property.
Last updated: 2025-06-06

Post by richard-wang on Dynamically change the Trend recording property of a Trend element ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi there, may I bother to ask if you have a solution for the dynamic trend recording?
Last updated: 2025-10-06

Post by richard-wang on Dynamically change the Trend recording property of a Trend element ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi there, may I bother to ask if you have a solution for the dynamic trend recording?
Last updated: 2025-10-06

Post by macros8 on Viewing PDF in WebBrowser Visual Element ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
No, you can´t. I have only tried different browsers on my PC and then on my HMI device. Unfortunately the device´s browsers did not support pdf file as I needed so I had to switch to *.txt.
Last updated: 2024-03-01

Post by andrew-budaiev on Tank Level Display ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
If I want to display level in the tank, what's usual approach? Is there tank or vessel element I can use? I see there is bar display, but I can't make it fill the shape I need.
Last updated: 2024-04-03

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 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 gcodejedi on The element of type 'VisuFbElemImage' could not be updated. Reason: Index was outside the bounds of the array. ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, I am experiencing this exact same issue. Were you able to get yours resolved? If so, would you mind sharing the solution you discovered? Thanks!
Last updated: 2025-11-03

Post by seler on Custom button with output status ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I did some work around by adding IN switch on top of OUT bulb picture(SwitchImage) and setting IN switch button to invisible but this is not quite elegant. How to combine it to one visu element?
Last updated: 2025-11-20

Post by e13740e on Parameterized Property syntax for array element processing ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Since parameterized (indexed) properties are not possible, I decided to use architectural approach "Indexing Property Adapter" to achieve the intended goal — avoiding code duplication for validated access to array elements. Essence: Create a Function Block Adapter (FB_PropertyAdapter) that encapsulates the logic for working with a single element of the target array (e.g., with one settings structure). Declare Properties inside the adapter block for accessing each individual field of the data structure. All validation logic is implemented within the Set accessors of these properties. Data Binding via VAR_IN_OUT: The adapter block receives a reference to a specific data element from the global array through its VAR_IN_OUT section, which ensures direct work with the original data without copying. Create an Array of Adapters: In the parent POU (e.g., FB_SettingsManager), an array of these adapter blocks is created — one for each element of the global array that needs to be managed. Initialize Bindings: In a FOR loop, each adapter instance from the array is given a reference to the corresponding data element. Result: This approach allows accessing the data via the index of the adapter array, and then through the property name, which simulates the behavior of an indexed property: MyAdapterArray[Index].MyProperty Thus, the validation and data access logic is written only once inside the adapter block and is then reused multiple times by creating instances of it in an array. This completely solves the problem of code duplication while providing a clean, scalable, and object-oriented architecture compatible with standard CODESYS features. Question closed.
Last updated: 2025-10-19

Post by maralani on Retain memory change to ZERO ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi, thanks for help, I add some retain variable , then some other variable change to zero , andI was not able to change the value
Last updated: 2023-09-19

Post by viktorr on ShareMemory library documentation ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, I was wondering if there was further documentation on the SharedMemory library in CodeSys outside of the code example provided, or maybe a way to access the source code of the shared memory implementation. Thank you in advance for any advice. - Viktor
Last updated: 2024-07-03

Post by viktorr on Shared Memory Requested Size ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello Derek, I recognize this is an older post, but i was wondering if found any ways to remedy this. I am running into what i think is the same problem you had here. Thank you in advance for any information, Viktor
Last updated: 2024-07-04

Post by ph0010421 on Stack overflow with really simple function ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello I wouldn't call an FB from inside a FUN; it feels wrong to me. I have had something similar. Try declaring the FB instances as GlobaVars rather than the instance memory.
Last updated: 2024-09-17

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