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label again. Now only the label is highlighted, allowing you to move it without moving the
part. Note: if you double-click (click twice rapidly) then you will not highlight the label but
rather enter the MultiState Switch Object's Attribute dialog box.

The Nu meric Data Ob ject

The Numeric Data Object is used to display the numeric value of a PLC register. The object continuously reads the
PLC register and displays the corresponding numeric data in the format specified. The PLC register can be a 16-bit,
32-bit, or a 64-bit word.
To create a Numeric Data Object
1. From the Parts menu, click Numeric Data. Or click the Numeric Data icon in the Part1
toolbar. The Create Numeric Data Object dialog box appears.
2. Use the Description: box to enter a title for the Numeric Data part. A description is not
necessary but does help you identify the purpose of the part.
3. In the Read address frame, select the PLC register or OIT internal memory address that the
part continuously reads. You can select BIN (binary) or BCD format. Select No. of words:
that the part should read, (1= 16 bits, 2= 32 bits, 4= 64 bits).
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