How To Create A Structure Data Type For Db Access - Omron NX701-1620 User Manual

3 Programming the DB Connection Function
Precautions for Correct Use
 When a data type that is not listed in the above tables is used in the NJ/NX-series
Controller, the data may not be converted correctly.
 When reading a value from a database using a DB Connection Instruction, an instruction
error (SQL Execution Error) may occur because the data type cannot be converted due
to the following reasons.
The retrieved record contains a column whose value is NULL.
The combination of data types is not listed in the above tables.
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How to Create a Structure Data Type for DB Access

You can use the following procedures for creating a structure data type for accessing a DB.
Entering the data on the Data Type Editor
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Pasting the data from Microsoft Excel onto the Data Type Editor
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This section gives brief explanation for the operations. Refer to the Sysmac Studio Version 1
Operation Manual (Cat. No. W504) for detailed operations.
Entering the Data on the Data Type Editor
1
. Double-click Data Types under Programming - Data in the Multiview Explorer.
2
. Click the Structures Side Tab of the Data Type Editor.
3
. Enter a data type name on the Structure Data Type Editor.
4
. Right-click the structure name and select Create New Member from the menu. Then, enter a
name and data type for each member.
3-12 NJ/NX-series Database Connection CPU Units User's Manual (W527)