Loop (Insert Menu) - Siemens SIMATIC BATCH Operating Manual

To select a simultaneous branch with a lasso, both double lines and a certain amount of space
to the right and left between the individual objects (structure elements (Page 510)) must be
included within the lasso frame.
Inserting
Proceed as follows to insert alternative branches in the diagram in the BATCH Recipe Editor:
1. Select the menu command Insert > Alternative branch or click the corresponding symbol
in the toolbar.
2. Click between two objects in the diagram.
If you require an alternative procedure to an existing structure in the BATCH Recipe Editor,
Follow these steps:
1. Select the menu command Insert > Alternative branch or click the corresponding symbol
in the toolbar.
2. Position the mouse pointer above the first object for which you require an alternative branch.
3. Hold down the mouse button and drag the mouse pointer below the last object to be included
in the alternative branch.
Notes:
● While you drag the mouse pointer, a line is displayed that indicates which parts will be
included if you release the button at the present position.
● Depending on whether you release the button to the left or right of the vertical line, a new
alternative branch is added to the left or right.
● You can cancel this operation by returning the mouse pointer to the initial position or by
pressing the ESC key.
10.4.5.13

Loop (Insert menu)

Overview
With this function, you can insert a loop (Page 515) in the BATCH Recipe Editor. In the return
path, a transition is inserted first. In the straight sequence, there must also be a transition
following the loop. In these transitions, you must define conditions that clearly specify the
sequence.
Insert
Follow these steps to insert loops in the diagram in the BATCH Recipe Editor:
1. Select the menu item Insert > Loop or click the corresponding button in the toolbar.
2. Click between two individual objects (structure elements) to insert a loop with a step
placeholder and a transition in the return path. By selecting the required recipe element
and clicking on the placeholder, this is replaced by the desired function.
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