oncewaslost
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I do not use AB products much and need some help getting a few things to work using a Micrologix 1200 and a 4" Panelview 800. The software that I am using is Rslogix 500 and CCW.
From one screen, I want to be able to enter several text strings of up to 16 characters each and store them in the PLC. I will use the strings for labeling in other screens.
I have placed a "string entry" on the screen and set the write tag as tag2 and alphanumeric field as 16. Tag2 is defined as a string and addressed as ST9:0 Within the PLC I have a line that copies ST9:0 to ST10:0 for a length of 1. When I write this to the screen I end up with that string entry stretched clear across the width of the screen and touching it does not launch the keypad for entry.
I have other things such as numerical inputs and touch keys toggling bits that all work as expected.
One other thing, How do I set up screen switching from the PLC?
Thanks!
From one screen, I want to be able to enter several text strings of up to 16 characters each and store them in the PLC. I will use the strings for labeling in other screens.
I have placed a "string entry" on the screen and set the write tag as tag2 and alphanumeric field as 16. Tag2 is defined as a string and addressed as ST9:0 Within the PLC I have a line that copies ST9:0 to ST10:0 for a length of 1. When I write this to the screen I end up with that string entry stretched clear across the width of the screen and touching it does not launch the keypad for entry.
I have other things such as numerical inputs and touch keys toggling bits that all work as expected.
One other thing, How do I set up screen switching from the PLC?
Thanks!