Array issues in Crimson 3.1

[Bullzi]

Hi Everyone,
I have a 2D Array in my 1769-L30 PLC. The array is sized 32x20. I am currently trying to map some HMI tags to some of the array data and when I select the array I can only have access to 31x12 elements of the array. Any idea why that is? How do I get to the other elements of this array?
Thanks for the help.

 

[BryanG]

If you go to the right side of the screen to the Resource Pane, click on the array top tag, on mine that is Users. A small button shows just next to the magnifying glass that lets you expand the array. I am hoping it works the same for a 2D array.


Credit Joe Wazoo on Youtube.

 

[Bullzi]

Thanks for the help. My issue was that I couldn't even select a address above 31,12 so I couldn't use the items in the array that were above 31 or 12.

I sent a email to Red Lion support and all they said was that they don't support 2D arrays. That obviously not 100% true as it let me work with them up to 31,12. So I am not sure what the limiting factor is is or why they limit a 2D array to 31x12.

I just ended up creating several 1D arrays to store the data. That way I can put it on the HMI without too much hassle. I love Red Lion HMI's but wish they would add 2 & 3D array to their offering. It would make it almost perfect.

 

[BryanG]

It would make it almost perfect.

Now lets not go too far, there is still plenty of other stuff that drives me nuts!!

I had considered using 2D string arrays in my search for the perfect Recipe system, I am glad I changed option.