Simple scripts whose functions are to be executed once are to be run using the menu item of the same name. The attribute [Start] is used to identify this type of function. Scripts whose functions are to be available for a longer time have to be loaded. Other attributes are used here for identification.
Run scripts
Precondition:
You have created a simple script (with the [Start] attribute) in the C# program language or Visual Basic.Net.
- Select the menu items Utilities > Scripts > Run.
The Select script file dialog is opened. - Select a script with the File type CSharp (*.cs) or VB.NET (*.vb).
- Click [Open].
The script is executed.
If an error occurs during the execution of a script it is logged in the System messages.
Load scripts
Precondition:
You have created a more complex script (e.g. with you own action) in the C# program language or Visual Basic.Net. In more complex scripts, the attributes [DeclareEventHandler], [DeclareAction] or [DeclareMenu] used.
- Select the menu items Utilities > Scripts > Load.
The Select script file dialog is opened. - Select a script with the File type CSharp (*.cs) or VB.NET (*.vb).
- Click [Open].
The script is loaded.
If an error occurs during the loading of a script, it is logged in the System messages. If a script has been loaded once, it will be automatically loaded next time the program is started.
Unload scripts
Precondition:
You have loaded a script.
- Select the menu items Utilities > Scripts > Unload.
The Unload scripts dialog appears. - Select the script from the Registered scripts list.
- Click [OK].
The script is deactivated.
The next time the program is started, the unloaded script is no longer automatically registered in EPLAN.
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