Using Cx-Programmer - Omron CX-PROGRAMMER V9 - REV 12-2009 Operation Manual

PART 1: CX-Programmer
CHAPTER 2 – Quick Start Guide
Each symbol name must be unique within its table. However, it is possible to use the same name in a local and a
global table – in this case, the local symbol takes precedence over the global symbol of the same name.
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The symbol table allows these names to be entered and edited directly. Each symbol name
must be unique. Use the following procedure to activate the symbol tables.
1. Double-click on the symbol table object beneath the PLC in the project workspace. The
global (i.e. PLC's) symbol table is displayed containing global symbols.
Double-click on the symbol table object beneath a program in the project. The program's local
symbol table is displayed.
This chapter contains an example tutorial and also describes basic procedures that should be
considered before performing any programming task on the computer and preparing ladder
programs with CX-Programmer, and how to use the various tools to improve productivity.
CX-Programmer offers many methods of working with its tools: in general, instructions are
given for using the toolbar icon in the first instance.
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