3 - 505 Softshop Basics; Welcome To 505 Softshop; Software Features; Starting 505 Softshop - Siemens SIMATIC 505 User Manual

3 - 505 SoftShop Basics

Welcome to 505 SoftShop

Software Features

If you are new to the Windows environment, we suggest reading the
preceding chapter before continuing with this chapter.
This chapter will get you started using 505 SoftShop. Although you
should progress at a rate comfortable for you, we recommend following
the manual outline in your approach to programming. Advancing through
the chapters in this order will help ensure a more efficient use of the
software. The remaining chapters, in order, include:
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505 SoftShop Basics
•
505 SoftShop Setup
•
PLC Configuration
•
Programming
•
Documentation
Approaching the software in this order will also help you discover
505 SoftShop's powerful features that include:
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Multiple windows view and edit
•
Flexible program setup
•
Access to ladder logic through cross-reference
•
Write, read, and force addresses from the Data Window
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Multiple documentation options
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Keyboard support for every function and command

Starting 505 SoftShop

After installing 505 SoftShop, start 505 SoftShop by doing one of the
following actions:
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Double-click the 505 SoftShop icon with the left mouse button
or
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Press Ctrl+F6 until the 505 SoftShop group box is active. If
necessary, press the Tab key to highlight the 505 SoftShop icon
and press Enter.
While 505 SoftShop loads, the 505 SoftShop copyright screen appears.
When 505 SoftShop does not detect a Siemens-Key, an error message
appears.
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