Symbol List

The server offers the possibility to use a symbolic name for a specific direct address in the PLC.

The Symbollist dialog shows the existing symbols and allows you to create, edit, and delete individual symbols, as well as the symbol import.

Left window

In the tree view can be navigated through the entire symbol file. The connections are displayed. Any hierarchies can be created.

A context menu (right mouse button) allows you to insert, delete, edit.

Right window

The symbols of the selected entry of the tree view are displayed.

A double click in a list entry will release it for editing.

A context menu (right mouse button) allows you to insert, delete, edit, as well as the symbol import.

Import into selected topic

Opens the S7 Symbol Import or Modbus Symbol Import dialog and allows you to transfer the symbols from an S7 project or Wago Modbus Export File that has been created with the programming software.

New symbol

Opens the Add Symbol dialog and allows you to add a symbol.

Edit symbol

Opens the Edit Symbols dialog and allows you to edit the selected entry.

Delete symbol

Deletes the selected entry from the list, without query.

Note:

Editing the symbols for Rockwell controls is NOT possible !!!

Global symbols

It is possible to create symbols that are present in all connections of the same type.