Do you mean MODSOFT when you refer to modbus software?
What modicon PLC do you have,
for example
984-685E
Quantum
Momentum
Compact
PC0085
there are others but these are the ones I have used.
all but the 085 have a modbus port and can be connected to a PC.
Connect to the com port on your PC with a special cable.
Launch MODSOFT, configure addressing to match PLC and go on-line.
I am at home right now and all my reference material is at work.
Hope this helps.
Brian.