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6.8Register the User Function Block
The User function block is a user-defined combination of ordinary functions saved for repeated use.
Note:
The system will use the original function block when reading the program from the α series with AL-PCS/WIN-E to which this user function block is not registered and display the program.
To register the user function block:
1)Click “User func” button on the User function toolbar, and click on the FBD base.
2)Set parameter for the sub FBD base.
3)Arrange Icon for user function block.
4)Connect each icon.
5)Set the parameters for the function blocks.
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6)Click “UserFunc Registration” button to register the User Function Block.
7)Set the OFF and ON images.
Registering ON/OFF images
Table 6.9: ON/OFF Image Specifications
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Specifications |
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File Type |
Bitmap file |
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Size |
36 × 36 pixels |
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Color |
16 color or 256 color |
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a)Click the “Browse...” button to register each image.
b)Choose the ON or OFF image from the Open window. Then, click the “Open” button to register the ON or OFF image.
When registering the bitmap image (*.bmp) for the ON or OFF icons, the AL - PC S/ WI N - E g ene r at es t he *_ON.bmp or *_OFF.bmp image for the registered user function block.
“*” is the name of the registered User Function Block.
8)Click the “OK” button to finish the registration of the User Function Block.
When registering the user function block, the *.ruf, *_ON.bmp and *_OFF.bmp files should be stored in the following folder.
Table 6.10:Generation Files for User Function Block
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Description |
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*.ruf |
“Installed application folder”\Library\UserFunc |
The Information file for the User |
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(E.g. C:\Program Files\Alvls\Library\UserFunc) |
Function Block. |
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*_ON.bmp |
“Installed application folder”\Library\Bitmap |
The ON image icon for the User |
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(E.g. C:\Program Files\Alvls\Library\Bitmap) |
Function Block. |
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*_OFF.bmp |
“Installed application folder”\Library\Bitmap |
The OFF image icon for the User |
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(E.g. C:\Program Files\Alvls\Library\Bitmap) |
Function Block. |
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“*” is the name of the registered User Function Block.
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6.8.1Export Registered User Function Block
The registered UserFunc data (User Function Block) is exported (stored) to a designated folder; Thus, registering the UserFunc data (User Function Block) is possible from one PC to another.
1)Click the icon of the UserFunc to Export.
2)Select “Export Registered User Func” from the File menu.
3)In the “Export Registered User Func” dialog box, choose the folder that saves the exported file and enter the UserFunc name then click the “Save” button.
The *.ruf, *_ON.bmp and *_OFF.bmp files should be stored together in the chosen folder.
“*” is the name of the registered User Function Block.
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