Creating New Data Instance - ABB OmniCore S Series Operating Manual

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6.5.2 Creating new data instance

6.5.2 Creating new data instance
Creating new data instance
This section details how to create new data instances of data types.
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1 On the start screen, tap Code, and then select RAPID Data from the menu.
The Data Types dialog is displayed.
Tip
Define what data to be displayed by selecting either Only used types or
All data types.
2 Tap the data instance type to be created, for example, bool.
3 Tap the context menu, and select Create New Data.
The Create New Data dialog is displayed.
4 In the Declaration tab, complete the following fields for the new data type:
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• Name: Type a new name.
• Scope: Set the accessibility for the data instance from the following
options:
- Global - reachable by all the tasks.
- Local - reachable within the module.
- Task - reachable within the task.
• Storage type: Set the type of memory used for the data instance from
the following options:
- Persistent to retain the data between sessions.
- Variable if the data instance is variable.
- Constant if the data instance is constant.
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