Easybuilder Operations; Project Operations; Compiling A Project - KEP MMI-1500 Installation & Operation Manual

11.0 EasyBuilder Operations

11.1 Project Operations

11.1.1 Compiling a Project

Before a project can be Simulated or downloaded it must be compiled. Compiling is the process used to convert the graphic
screen information and object information into a data the units processor can understand. During this process the code is
optimized and reduced. This is why large *.epj project files can fit into the HMI memory. The result is the small *.eob object
file. It is this file that is downloaded to the unit or accessed for simulation.
Note: If the Automatic save and compile at download and simulate checkbox in the Option|Window Property ...
menu settings is checked, a project is automatically saved and compiled before simulation or download.
A project must be saved before compiling.
To compile a project:
1. Select the Compile tool or select Compile ... from the Tools menu.
The Project *.epj name and resultant compiled *.eob file names are shown in the Compiling dialog. Make sure this is the
correct project to compile.
2. Click on the Compile button.
Note: As the project is compiled, data or error messages are displayed in the text field. Once the compile is finished,
the project file sizes are listed. If the Total size value is greater than the available HMI memory, the project cannot be
downloaded properly. This is true even if it can be simulated without problems.
3. Click on the Close button to exit the Compiling dialog.
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