User Documentation

User interface

4.2.2 Project tree

The project tree shows the current project and the devices contained in the

project. Double-clicking on an entry opens the associated work area or the

associated editor.

Fig.4-2: Project tree

The elements in the project tree are depicted in a logical sequence (e.g. ad-

don capable modules under bus system, bus system under CPU, etc.) and

can only be inserted in the specified sequence. Double-clicking on the de-

sired element opens the matching configuration in the work area. By clicking

on an already selected hardware component in the project tree, you can

modify the name of the device.

Context menus in the project tree

Depending on which element is selected, the project tree contains different

commands in the associated context menu (accessed by right-clicking on an

entry in the project tree).

4.2.3 Work area

In this area, the configuration of the device selected in the project tree is dis-

played and editable.

4.2.4 Variable Browser

Is used for displaying embedding system variables of IEC application into

the project. The variables are shown in the variable browser with its directory

structure, as soon as there is a connection and login to control. The shown

variables can be used in the watch monitor.

4.2.5 Watch Monitor

Variable from variable browser can be analysed here (name, type, value,

predefined value, path, comment).

4.2.6 Messages

Errors, warnings and messages are displayed here.