Input - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

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4.6 Script language
Input functions linked to the particular type return a typical value, contrary to input functions
that are not linked to a particular type:
● "string"
● "integer"
● "real"
● Enumerator value as "string"
● "unsigned integer"
The type-specific input functions require a default value. This can be specified directly or via
variables and replacement operators only during runtime.
All of the input functions are, independently of the selection "Display messages" in the Dialogs
tab, always displayed for the dialog page "Step tree".
Note
Default value
The arguments of the type-specific input functions must include a default value so that fully
automatic packet execution is possible without requiring any operator action. This
preassignment value can be changed for manual package execution.
See also
Text formatting options (Page 273)
4.6.10.1

Input

Input("<label>")
The Input function is a non-type-specific function.
Using the Input function, the operator can query a value while the script is being executed.
If the operator does not specify a value, the function returns null. This can then be intercepted
in the script code using an appropriate If condition.
The entry can be described using the <label> argument.
Example Input
Up.in = null
While Up.in == null
Up.in = Input("Make an entry. <br>")
EndWhile
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