M800V/M80V Series PLC Development Manual
5 Peripheral Development Environment (GX Works2)
5.12 File Password Function
5.12 File Password Function
File password function prevents programs and other data in the CNC from being read or written by programming tools. A
password can be set for each file.
There are some differences in the file password function specifications between GX Works2 and GX Developer. For details,
refer to "Differences of password operation between GX Works2 and GX Developer" in "5.12.6 File Password: Cautions on
Setting".
5.12.1 Data Protected by a File Password
File password can be set for sequence programs, device comments, and PLC messages in the CNC controller to read- or
write-protect them. Set a password using 4 one-byte alphanumeric characters. (Capital and small letters are recognized.)
5.12.2 File Password Function
Passwords can be registered, changed, deleted, and unlocked from GX Works2.
Registration and change of a file password sets a password.
Deletion of a file password deletes a password.
Unlock of a file password temporarily unlocks a password set for a program file.
5.12.3 File Password Attributes
A file password has Write attribute (enable/disable writing) and Read attribute (enable/disable reading).
The following attributes can be set from GX Works2.
Write Protection: Writing and editing are prohibited
Read/Write Protection: Reading, verifying, writing, and editing are prohibited
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