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Dialog Number using PLC data: Format

In this dialog, you can change the format of an existing format group or define a new format.

Overview of the main dialog elements:

Group:

The numbering range for numbering with PLC data is separately set for each group of devices. In the drop-down list, the following groups of devices are offered:

If a format is already specified for a group, this group is no longer offered in the list.

Extent:

Specify the numbering range for the selected group.

Available format elements:

This list displays the elements that could be integral parts of the address formats. To format a format element you have to move it to the list of selected format elements on the right. Multiple selections are not possible. When you move the format element, a dialog will open in which you can specify the formatting. This dialog is different depending on the format element.

The following format elements are possible for terminals and pins:

Format element

Preview

Meaning

Data of PLC connection point

T

Outputs the properties of the PLC connection point.

Data of PLC address

A

Outputs the properties of the PLC address.

Separator

Separates format elements from one another.

The following format elements are possible for general devices:

Format element

Preview

Meaning

Identifier

I

Defines the identifier for the device. (only allowed once in a format.)

Data of PLC connection point

T

Outputs the properties of the PLC connection point.

Data of PLC address

A

Outputs the properties of the PLC address.

Page

S

Defines the page name(s) of the page(s) where the device is located. A page subcounter is not output. (only allowed once in a format.)

Column

P

Defines the column number in which the device is located. (only allowed once in a format.)

Line

R

Defines the line number in which the device is located. (only allowed once in a format.)

Separator

Separates format elements from one another.

Note:

The complete PLC address can be found under "Data of PLC connection point"; individual components of the PLC address can be selected under "PLC address data". The bit corresponds to the first level and the byte the second level in the address.

Selected format elements:

This list shows which format elements you have set for the selected group. The selected format elements are shown in tabular form with their designation, symbolic representation (for the preview) and specified value. Use the toolbar buttons above the list to change the format element formatting retroactively, delete format elements, and change their order.

Preview:

The preview of a numbering format is displayed here. The individual formatting elements are displayed in the connection designations in the same sequence as they currently exist in the list. This field cannot be modified.

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