Defining option tags

Option tags allow removing unnecessary (optional) control program parts, for example, a maintenance switch in a pump function. The tags can be entered individually for each object or with a multi-select function. The defined options can be selected or deselected for the respective object. This allows a high degree of flexibility within the control programming of a function.

 

Add a option tag to a function block or object

  1. The Programming editor is open.
  2. A control program is available.
  1. In the Project tree, select a control program.
  2. The control program opens.
  3. Select an object in the control program.
  4. Select the Properties tab.
  5. Select the Structure section.
  6. In the New option drop-down list, select an option or enter an own option name. The defined name will display as a new or modified option tag.
  7. Click Add.
  8. The option displays in the Structure section. Up to 10 options can be defined for an object. A nested module, for example, a pump supports only 1 option.
  9. Save the control program to the custom library.

 

Add an open tag to multiple function blocks or objects

  1. The Programming editor is open.
  2. A control program is available.
  1. In the Project tree, select a control program.
  2. The control program opens.
  3. Place the mouse pointer and mark the required objects.
  4. The objects within the frame area are marked with blue frames.
  5. Right-click of the objects and select Assign option.
  6. The Assign option dialog box opens.
  7. In the Option drop-down list, select an option or enter an own option name. The defined name will display as a new or modified option tag.
    • (Optional) Activate the Replace existing chart options check box.
  8. Click OK.
  9. The option displays in the Structure section for all selected objects. Up to 10 options can be defined for an object. A nested module, for example, a pump supports only 1 option.
  10. Save the control program to the custom library.

 

Delete an option tag to a function block or object

  1. The Programming editor is open.
  2. A control program is available.
  1. In the Project tree, select a control program.
  2. The control program opens.
  3. Select an object in the control program.
  4. Select the Properties tab.
  5. Select the Structure section.
  6. Select the desired option.
  7. Right-click the option and select Delete.
  1. The option tag is deleted.