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Hi @eschwellinger Just wondering if there is any update when the Expression or part of it has no effect will be fixed? Also have the ability to open an FB when online and offline. It would also be great to be able to view the ST code block when online.
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Hi @eschwellinger yes I have been using xDoubleStorage It happened again and I checked and the files were still there with there contents, restarting codesys or rebooting would not even reload them. Doing a download and then starting the PLC loaded them and began working again. Some sort of mismatch error or something?
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Hi @eschwellinger How does the persistent manager files work on v20? I would Like to upgrade my v19 as I'm still having issues. Sometimes if there is a power cut CodeSys won't load the Persistence Manager files and I have to redownload to the PLC and then copy my backup persistent files and then start the application. I hope it's a lot more robust in v20
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Hi @eschwellinger, I have been trying out v1.0 of the new ladder and have a few questions. I have warnings Expression or part of it has no effect I can't get rid of them, what do they exactly mean? Using the ST_Block, is there a way when online to open the ST_Block and view the running code? Thanks!
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Thanks for the update, Since you can't double click is there another way to enter the FB when online and see the running code of that instance? When can we expect to see v1.0?
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Hi It looks like in the new ladder there is no way to remove unused FB call parameters or update the function block? It's quite often where you have a function block with multiple uses and not all the parameters are required. Need the ability to leave an input/output blank without getting an compile error Expression expected instead of '' Also double clicking on the FB no longer opens the underlying FB code and view what it was doing online. Dragging and dropping a variable does not work, only using...
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Hi It looks like in the new ladder there is no way to remove unused FB call parameters. It's quite often where you have a function block with multiple uses and not all the parameters are required. Also double clicking on the FB no longer opens the underlying FB code. Dragging and dropping a variable does not work, only using the selection works. Will these be available in the V1.0 release or just best to stick to the old ladder until it's available? Thanks
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Hi, Is there a process to restore Persistence Manager files? I have backups of persistence variables used in a machine that is currently operating and tuned and all set points adjusted. There are about 500 persistence variables, they are building another identical machine. I would like to use Persistence Manager files from the first machine in the second also. I have tried copying the files and replacing them on the new RPI but then the Persistence Manager gets errors and then they are all reset...
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Hi There, When using the new ladder editor there is no option for function blocks to Remove uncalled FB call parameters. I also see no update function block. When you double click the function block it no longer opens the function block. I also now get warnings if I insert FB call without a contact in front. Warning is: (Impl)): C0373: Expression or part of it has no effect I take it the new editor must work differently? The only reason for using new ladder editor is the ST execute/block editing...
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I take it this is not possible in CodeSys currently since everything has to be declared as static, I have been researching and reading into OOP and some of the limitations with CodeSys, I see there is the _NEW for dynamic memory, but does not look like a robust solution. Am I best just going back to the traditional method of mapping data?
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Hi there, I'm having trouble working out how to pass the EIP devices FB instances into my function block since each EIP device has a different name and IEC Object type. I have just tested this and can access all the parameters of the device for example. _3G3AX_MX2_EIP_A4055_v1_4_FB.RunFwd _3G3AX_MX2_EIP_A4055_v1_4_FB.RunRev Now I can create an instance: Drive : _3G3AX_MX2_EIP_A4055_v1_4_FB; I can now use that drive instance: Drive.RunFwd Drive.RunRev The Problem I have is codesys creates an FB per...
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Any update when we can expect to see 64bit support for the RPI? Will this be in the 4.9 release? I understand there is the ARM SL version, but to just get packages that are already available to the PI just cost way to much for small projects.
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Hi @eschwellinger I have all my embedded RPI Touchscreen all running with DietPi and would like to get the CodeSys runtime installed, but it's 64bit OS and would like to stick with 64bit since other software runs much better. Can I maybe run the CodeSys runtime in a docker 32bit sandbox? Or is 64bit version coming soon?
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Hi @swissguyinchile I could not see any RPI options from the link you sent? My issue is I use DietPi as it's alot smaller and faster and provides alot more useful features than RPI OS Lite and they have now just started only supporting 64 bit. They do use the standard RPI kernel with no mods so should be possible to compile 32bit. Hopefully CodeSys supports 64bit very soon since that's what everyone is moving to for the RPI4 and CM4 @eschwellinger do you know if there will be support for 64 bit coming...
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Hi @swissguyinchile I could not see any RPI options from the link you sent? My issue is I use DietPi as it's alot smaller and faster and provides alot more useful features than RPI OS Lite and they have now just started only supporting 64 bit. They do use the standard RPI kernel with no mods so should be possible to compile 32bit. Hopefully CodeSys supports 64bit very soon since that's what everyone is moving to for the RPI4 and CM4 @eschwellinger do you know if there will be support for 64 bit coming...
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Hi @swissguyinchile I could not see any RPI options from the link you sent? My issue is I use DietPi as it's alot smaller and faster and provides alot more useful features than RPI OS Lite and they have now just started only supporting 64 bit. They do use the standard RPI kernel with no mods so should be possible to compile 32bit. Hopefully CodeSys supports 64bit very soon since that's what everyone is moving to for the RPI4 and CM4 @eschwellinger do you know if there will be support for 64 bit coming...
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Hi @swissguyinchile I could not see any RPI options from the link you sent? My issue is I use DietPi as it's alot smaller and faster and provides alot more useful features than RPI OS Lite and they have now just started only supporting 64 bit. They do use the standard RPI kernel with no mods so should be possible to compile 32bit. Hopefully CodeSys supports 64bit very soon since that's what everyone is moving to for the RPI4 and CM4 @eschwellinger do you know if there will be support for 64 bit coming...
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Is there any support for 64 bit now? The RPI Toch screens I get now are only 64 bit kernel and they no longer support 32 bit. I tried to recompile there kernel to 32 bit and there screen drivers stopped working etc Even all the default RPI OS downloads are 64 bit now.
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Am I best to report this as a bug or issue? I would like to get it going for an upcoming project. I have tried to use bulk crap uninstaller and remove all reg entries etc but still no luck.
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I still have the download error and can't solve this. Any help on what to try?
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This is the log I found for the issue. Category: CODESYS.Installer.WPF.ViewModels.InstallationProgressViewModel EventId: 0 Package Download Error Exception: Deployment.Repository.RepositoryContentException: Invalid content download archive. ---> System.IO.InvalidDataException: The archive entry was compressed using an unsupported compression method. at System.IO.Compression.Inflater.Inflate(FlushCode flushCode) at System.IO.Compression.Inflater.ReadInflateOutput(Byte* bufPtr, Int32 length, FlushCode...
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When I try to update the packages I now get Package Download Error: Invalid content download archive. Where is the download archive located?
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Thanks, that did the trick. Any reason why this happened in the first place? bad uninstall/removed incorrect file? What is the best method to upgrade in the future without running into these issues?
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After some digging through the system logs and errors I came across these errors relating to the CodeSys Installer Faulting application name: APInstaller.GUI.exe, version: 1.4.0.0, time stamp: 0x62aa687e Faulting module name: KERNELBASE.dll, version: 10.0.19041.1889, time stamp: 0xe9ede6d6 Exception code: 0xe0434352 Fault offset: 0x0000000000034fd9 Faulting process id: 0x17a0 Faulting application start time: 0x01d8b291afc08778 Faulting application path: C:\Program Files (x86)\CODESYS\APInstaller\APInstaller.GUI.exe...
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I have also downloaded the installer from here https://store.codesys.com/de/codesys-installer.html and tried to install separately and I still have the same issue. Is there anywhere to view the Logs etc to find out why it's not starting?
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I uninstalled CodeSys v17 to install v18. I installed v18 and the installer tool no longer runs. I then uninstalled v18 and the installer tool. Then did a clean install of v18 and the installer tool still does not work. So uninstalled them and went back to v17 and the installer no longer works with v17. I then setup a fresh Win10 VM and installed v18 and the installer works fine. I need CodeSys installer working again on my main machine with all my other software I use for development. What else...
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Hi @i-campbell I have read through that and mentions nothing about CSS. This error is showing up on the provided examples also. The browser is blocking the CSS. The CSS is external file, even in the examples it is being called in via the .html5control file. Can I add the CSS in the .html5control file? Does this file get converted to HTML5? can I add HTML5 code into this file? Or will the HTML5 Editor tool overwrite it?
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Hi @eschwellinger I have noticed the web browsers are blocking the CSS for the elements due to security risk?
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I have been trying to use the existing HTML Examples and have installed them via the HTML5 Editor and have enabled Support client animations and overlay of native elements. The Button is display as a GreenBox ( Green Colour by default ) It does not look like the SVG Image at all. The SVG images does not scale smoothly in the editor. The combo box is not displayed correctly, just an arrow. The Table is not displayed at all. The documentation is still not enough to fully understand how it all works....
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Hi, Just been having a read through and can't access the API, page not found. https://content.helpme-codesys.com/en/VisuHtml5ControlsApi/index.html
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Hi @eschwellinger would you know where I can find documentation and examples on the new HTML5 editor? Thanks
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Is there now support for the Banana Pi or any of the other clones such as the Orange Pi, Rock Pi, Odroid etc With the raspberry pi being difficult to get hold of these days I have been looking at other options. I know there is the ARM SL but it cost's away more than the Raspberry Pi option and does not include WebVisu, Fieldbuses etc the ARM SL is just out of budget for small applications that I use the PI for. Or is there another low cost alternative available?
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Okay thanks for the update, that's a shame it's so far away from release as it would have been great for a couple of jobs I have coming up
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I'm trying to access the new HTML5 Control Editor in SP18 as in the https://www.codesys.com/index.php?eID=tx_securedownloads&p=359&u=0&g=0&t=1649451726&hash=b2955a0d5d7e7dc80299f0d3d56be2b344d0f80d&file=/fileadmin/Download/ALL/Releaseinformation/features-and-improvements-V35SP18-en.pdf I have tried to access the Visual Element Repository with closed project but I don't have the HTML5 Controls option available. Is there any documentation or examples on how to use the new HTML5 Control Editor? Cheers,...
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It seems to be intermittent, will sometimes reconnect fine and as soon as it doesn't the only way to recover is restart the CodeSys runtime. Seems odd the ClientSerial has no errors. I do see there is a reset method browsing through the variables, but don't know how to access or use that. I don't think it is from requests or anything. Do you know if there are any other examples available?
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It seems to be intermittent, will sometimes reconnect fine and as soon as it doesn't the only way to recover is restart the CodeSys runtime. Seems odd the ClientSerial has no errors. I do see there is a reset method browsing through the variables, but don't know how to access or use that. I don't think it is from requests or anything. Do you know if there are any other examples available?
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Hi dFx, I have corrected those errors and changed a few other things and I now have it mostly working. If I disconnect one device the other device still functions and if I reconnect the device it reconnects and works fine. The problem I now have is if both devices are disconnect and then connected again they still have an error and connect no longer works. I have to restart the CodeSys runtime and then they both work again. The ClientSerial does not error at all and reconnects fine. Just the slaves...
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Hi dFx, I have corrected those errors and changed a few other things and I now have it mostly working. If I disconnect one device the other device still functions and if I reconnect the device it reconnects and works fine. The problem I now have is if both devices are disconnect and then connected again they still have an error and connect no longer works. I have to restart the CodeSys runtime and then they both work again. The ClientSerial does not error at all and reconnects fine. Just the slaves...
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Hi, Is there a way to reset the ModbusFB functions? If I disconnect or loose power to a device and connect again the communication get's hung up most of the. Sometimes it will reconnect and not be an issue, but most of the time it just gets hung up. It's erroring with reply timeout and just cycles through the max number of retries ( 5 ) and does not reconnect. If I disconnect the SerialClient completely and reconnect the client it still does not work, I have tried restarting the communication sequence...
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Hi dFx, Can you not pass the whole struct as an In/Out and every FB have a connection to that struct? What I'm thinking is every slave already has an unique ID/Address and in the Modbus_Client_Serial FB having a FOR loop looking for these IDs may have 8 devices all with different addresses and store them in an array and then use another FOR loop based on the size of that array to trigger the slave devices in sequence based on there address and when that device FB is done it goes on to the next device...
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Hi dFx, Thanks, that makes perfect sense and I should have picked up on that one. Would you have an example of setting up a queue with the pointers? I haven't used pointers or anything like that before so wouldn't know where to start. I'm trying todo it dynamically so I can easily add more of the same devices or different devices in the future without much modification to the project.
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Hi, I'm having a few issues with the ModbusFB Library. I'm trying to create some reusable function blocks for devices I use quite often. The below is just a simple Modbus Relay board with 2x Inputs and 2x Relay Outputs. My Function blocks works with one SerialClient connection, as soon as I link the second ClientSerial to the second FB I get error 56 which is reply timeout. Both FBs work if I connect each one independantly, just can't have both connected together. [-img src=CodeSys ModbusFB Issue.png...
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I think it might be a bug. If I change back to windows runtime and use my USB to RS485 the project and code works and everything is good. If I try the same USB adapter on the RPI ( now ttyUSB0 and I use ttyUSB in the config ) I get the exact same behavior as the hardware RS485. Both show as green and the same orange and red triangle. I have now tried different version of RaspbianOS ( buster and bullseye and my own custom RT patched versions ) none of these work and have the exact same issue. Would...
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Hi Eschwellinger, Just done some research on the Chipsee HMI panel and it states it is done automatically via hardware and no no need for software. The RS485 circuit controls the Input and Output direction automatically, there’s no need to control it from within the software. Is there anything else I can try or test within CodeSys? Thanks, Matthew
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Hi, I'm have a few issues with CodeSys and serial ports not working correctly. I have 3x serial ports 1x RS232 and 2x RS485. The ports work fine out of CodeSys and using CuteCom serial tool. I can send raw Modbus RTU frames and receive them fine with CuteCom. In my /etc/CODESYSControl_Users.cfg I have ( also tried in /etc/CODESYSControl.cfg ) [SysCom] Linux.Devicefile.1=/dev/ttyAMA2 ttyAMA2 Is my first RS485 port and is linked to COM1 in CodeSys. This is all working correctly as the Modbus_Com and...
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Hi, I'm have a few issues with CodeSys and serial ports not working correctly. I have 3x serial ports 1x RS232 and 2x RS485. The ports work fine out of CodeSys and using CuteCom serial tool. I can send raw Modbus RTU frames and receive them fine with CuteCom. In my /etc/CODESYSControl_Users.cfg I have ( also tried in /etc/CODESYSControl.cfg ) [SysCom] Linux.Devicefile.1=/dev/ttyAMA2 ttyAMA2 Is my first RS485 port and is linked to COM1 in CodeSys. This is all working correctly as the Modbus_Com and...
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Hi, I'm have a few issues with CodeSys and serial ports not working correctly. I have 3x serial ports 1x RS232 and 2x RS485. The ports work fine out of CodeSys and using CuteCom serial tool. I can send raw Modbus RTU frames and receive them fine with CuteCom. In my /etc/CODESYSControl_Users.cfg I have ( also tried in /etc/CODESYSControl.cfg ) [SysCom] Linux.Devicefile.1=/dev/ttyAMA2 ttyAMA2 Is my first RS485 port and is linked to COM1 in CodeSys. This is all working correctly as the Modbus_Com and...
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Hi yannickasselin, I'm also using the RPI CM4 in a touch screen which has eMMC and a spare SD card slot. I was going to partition the eMMC as I'm concerned the vibrations will cause issues with SD card. So you did not get it working with the partition and without a delay? I will continue and keep you updated when I find a solution
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I'm still working on this, but if you use the code here https://forge.codesys.com/forge/talk/Engineering/thread/1f8eee253c/ I'm using a struct to store all my different variables and then using the pointer to the struct memory location and then setting the data length greater than what is in the struct. My plan is to modify the FB so it automatically reads the length of the data and so you can assign the struct directly to it. Have not had time to do this yet. Your next issue will be the SD card...
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I think I have it sorted now... looks like something may have gone wrong with the upgrade. I removed everything with sudo dpkg -r codesyscontrol and then reinstalled via codesys and everything seems to be working as it should now. So during the package upgrade from 4.1.0.0 to 4.2.0.0 something must have gone wrong or not installed correctly.
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Hi, I have attached the PLC Log after a reboot Note: I had to start runtime using " sudo service codesyscontrol start " No the system is not read only. Everything was working fine and then upgraded to v3.5.17.30 and that's when the auto start stopped working.
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Hi There, I have just upgraded to 4.2.0.0 to find out my applications do automatically start up and run after a reboot. I have even tried a new blank project with the same issue. Is this a bug that needs reporting or some new settings that need to be set?
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Hi There, Is there a way to install the runtime onto a separate SD card or USB drive so the main operating system can be set to read only via the overlayfs settings in the rpi config? I can then keep a backup of the SD card with the CodeSys files on it with the program etc so if SD card becomes corrupt it's just a matter of sending a new one with the back up, swapping it out and go. The touch screen I use have an RPI4 compute with eMMC and have spare SD slots for media. So would be great to use this...
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Hi Damian, Have a read through this https://forge.codesys.com/forge/talk/Engineering/thread/74485fd9ed/ hopefully it puts you on the right track. It's because they only get saved with a clean shutdown.
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Hi yannickasselin, Did you get this working on another partition and is it a reliable option? Thanks
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Hi Patrik, I have everything working well now using a different method posted in another forum. https://forge.codesys.com/forge/talk/Engineering/thread/1f8eee253c/ This works perfect and is instant. I point the FB MemLocation to the ADR of a Struct. In the struct I have a bunch of different data types and variables, all of them work well. For the length I make sure it is more than all the data types and variables ( Real is 8 bytes and Int is 4 bytes etc ) Note: Under Application settings You have...
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Hi Patrik, I also get the 2 but only after "sudo service codesyscontrol restart" and when I use the save button via webvisu the execution is correct and returns 0. From my testing I have to wait on average for 2 minutes for the .ret file to save ( may still be in ram during this time ) Sometimes it will be fine in 10 secs or 30 sec but will still fail at times even after waiting 90 sec so to be save if I wait 120+ sec it seems to work every time. I have tried the sudo sync commands etc but does not...
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Hi eschwellinger, Thanks for the response. I have read through the other threads and understand the risks. I have used UPS Hats in the past for my other RPI projects with no issues. The problem with this project is it uses the RPI4 Compute module in a touch screen. https://chipsee.com/product/industrial-pi-cm4-70-pa/ The screen does not use an SD but has EMMC memory ( my understanding a bit more robust memory ) There is no UPS available nor built into the screen. I do have a shutdown button for the...
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Hi Patrik, I did try with my own save button as a test. I think my issue could be reading the file back. Or it's just not writing to the file correctly. If I restart the CodeSys service after saving it should read that .ret file, but it's just reading the old original file. Maybe if I back up the file and remove it and see if it will create a new file or create a blank file and see if any data is being stored. My Plan was the store all my retain variables for the parameters/setpoints etc in a struct...
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Hi Patrik, Thanks for the reply. I do have this "Result := AppRestoreRetainsFromFile(pApp, sFileName);" Is this not correct way? I'm using the exact example from ApplicationManager. All I have changed is the .ret file name to Application.ret as that's what it's called on the RPI in "/var/opt/codesys/PlcLogic/Application/Application.ret" Thanks, Matthew
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Hi Patrik, Thanks for the reply. I do have this "Result := AppRestoreRetainsFromFile(pApp, sFileName);" Is this not correct way? I'm using the exact example from ApplicationManager. All I have changed is the .ret file name to Application.ret as that's what it's called on the RPI in "/var/opt/codesys/PlcLogic/Application/Application.ret" Thanks, Matthew
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Hi Patrik, Did you get everything working? I have been trying to get it to work but doesn't seem to be working correctly for me. It returns 0 saying everything was fine and no errors but does not seem to save the retain value when I restart the CodeSys runtime or with power loss the retain value is not restored and the old value from a correct shutdown is returned. Thanks, Matthew
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Hi Marcel, Yes I have managed to rotate via the absolute movement in the runtime. I would like to rotate them in the design environment and fix them in that orientation. This is so I can align all my different symbols correctly for the production lines. It's looking like this is not possible at all? Thanks, Matthew
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Hi Marcel, Did you have any luck finding out about rotating the frame? Thanks, Matthew
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I have attached a project with 3x motors inside of frames and would like to rotate one of those to an angle of say 45 degrees. Thanks
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Hi Marcel, This option was already selected, I also tried unselected and no difference. Should it give the rotation handle like the other elements? Thanks
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Hi, Is there a way to rotate a frame as if you would and image or another element where you have the rotate handle? I'm creating a lot of frames as dynamic symbols and then placing all these symbols onto the screen. For example I have a symbol of a conveyor that is used multiple times each one is a different angle, one may be 30 and other 45 degrees etc I have tried placing a rectangle around the lot and then grouping them but then I loose the rotation of the rectangle. Thanks
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There is no way to adjust offline images as they only change size in the online run mode. Note I will have many images making up a production line so they all have to stay to the correct scale/size. It seems to be an issue with SVG from Symbol Factory format. Edit: It seems to be an issue with that SVG Image and the way it's produced from symbol factory. I can repair the image by opening it in inkscape and make the page fit the image and then everything works fine now. ( This is in document settings...
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There is no way to adjust offline images as they only change size in the online run mode. Note I will have many images making up a production line so they all have to stay to the correct scale/size. It seems to be an issue with SVG from Symbol Factory format.
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Hi There, I have been trying to setup the Persistence Manager in order to store Setpoints etc I followed this guide https://forge.codesys.com/forum/en/4275/genmed-How%20to%20Setup%20the%20PersistenceManager%20from%20Scratch.pdf If I reboot or reset CodeSys runtime on the PI the stored value just returns 0. I have checked the LOG and it indicates no issues reading. I have attached the Log, It doesn't indicate the writing of the variable. I have tried the setting on change, every 10sec and high priority...
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Is there any sort of work around for this? I have to install onsite and get everything working soon. Thanks
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Hi There, I'm having issues with SVGs in a frame not staying the correct size/aspect ratio. I have tried all the scale options that are available with no change. Even fixed the WebVisu screen size etc I have attached some images and a test project. I'm trying to create dynamic elements using frames. I have 3x different coloured SVGs and controlling there visibility based on the state I require. Everything else works fine, just the scale of the frame/image is the issue. Thanks, Matthew
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Hey, I have successfully got the Can Bus API running on the Pi and can send and receive a message. I need to send multiple updates of motor position every 2ms and receive motor encoder position and velocity at the same frequency. There are also other motor stats and commands that need to be sent and received but not cyclically. Here is a reference of the Can Bus Commands https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VWHshxOOnxZyKf5IjVzg1VQMbh7cPu5BULljX7UZJ8g/edit#gid=0 I don't quite understand how the...
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Hi, I'm looking for a way to use custom opensource drives that control hobby type BLDC motors for some projects. I'm currently using CodeSys on an RPI with RT kernel and softmotion. The boards I'm currently using are https://odriverobotics.com/ and https://simplefoc.com/ . They both have there own custom Canbus protocol which don't support required standards that axis_ref use. I will implement my own Canbus using socket can into CodeSys and my own function blocks for the communication. I will be...
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Hi, I'm looking for a way to use custom opensource drives that control hobby type BLDC motors for some projects. I'm currently using CodeSys on an RPI with RT kernel and softmotion. The boards I'm currently using are https://odriverobotics.com/ and https://simplefoc.com/ . They both have there own custom Canbus protocol which don't support required standards that axis_ref use. I will implement my own Canbus using socket can into CodeSys and my own function blocks for the communication. I will be...
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Hi Marcel, How about creating dynamic symbol/widget with logic and fields to assign variables. Is there CodeSys development software or anything that will allow this? I have applications where I need to create dynamic symbols and reuse in different projects. Thanks, Matthew
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Is there anyway to dynamically control the elements/layers of an SVG such as colours, movements, rotation etc or any way to make your own dynamic symbols/widgets with custom logic and properties to assign variables?
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I'm trying to look for the minimum requirements for the Codesys run time, I would like to strip out all the bloatware and packages not needed and modify the the boot structure for fast booting ( currently the pi takes 45-60 sec to boot up fully ) I would like to drop this to around 10 sec. There are a few guides out there that get the pi to boot up in about 3 sec for embedded applications but they do disable quite a lot and modify the boot structure. If there is a list available with all the required...