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9
Programming
9.1
Programs
Expanding Programs in the Hierarchy Tree the user will notice there are three types of programs. Cyclic Programs, User
Programs (Programs), and Real Time Programs.
A Cyclic Program is designed to execute over several update rate cycles, utilizing a specified amount of the update rate time
and a specified number of update rate cycles. CyclicProgram.#.EnableProgram must be activated to initiate the Cyclic
Program.
A Real Time Program is designed to execute to completion in a single update rate cycle. RealTimeProgram.#.EnableProgram
must be activated to initiate the Real Time Program.
User Programs can be initiated either using the Program.#.Initiate destination or the program instruction. User Programs use
as many update rate cycles as needed to complete the program.
9.2
Program Window Components
There are 5 major components to the Program Views or programming window. These components are the Program
Parameters, Program Toolbar, Instruction List, Red Dot Error Bar, and the Code Window. Figure 151 points out the
components listed above.
Instruction List
Figure 151:
Each of these main components must be used to successfully create a program. Each of the components are described in
detail below and in the individual program type views.
9.2.1
Program Toolbar
Following is a detailed description of each of the buttons found on the Program Toolbar. These buttons will help the user edit
programs as well as debug errors and troubleshoot program functionality. Some of these buttons are only available when
online with the drive and others are not available in a Real Time or Cyclic programs.
Figure 152:
Undo Last Change
This button will undo the last change made to the program. PowerTools Pro will save up to ten of the last changes performed
in the program.
Redo Last Change
This button will redo the last change that was undone. PowerTools Pro will save up to ten of the last changes that have been
undone in the program.
EZMotion User/Programming Guide
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Program View Components
Program Toolbar
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Program Parameters
Program Toolbar
Code Window
Red Dot Error Bar
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