Hi guys,
I do much of my programming outside of the Logix5k environment. But when I copy from 5k to Notepad++ and make external edits, Logix won't allow me to paste them back in. It knows that I have edited them outside of the editor, and it won't take them back.
To get around this, I wrote a program that basically takes my L5K "clippings" and converts them back to PLC5 format. You can then take the converted code and paste all of it into the "Command Line" (the text entry line that appears up top when you double click your rung), and Logix will create the rungs for you. This box allows you to load multiple rungs, so there is no need to paste them in one at a time.
I've included the source, as well as the executable (you should really build your own .exe, but I included it for those that don't want to install vb.net).
It's a really simple, and just barely debugged program. I haven't even run a tenth of the Logix instructions through it, nor am I likely to anytime soon.
As always, check your results before putting your converted code into a working system.
Use it at your own risk. And it is freeware, use it wherever / however you like.
Enjoy!
I do much of my programming outside of the Logix5k environment. But when I copy from 5k to Notepad++ and make external edits, Logix won't allow me to paste them back in. It knows that I have edited them outside of the editor, and it won't take them back.
To get around this, I wrote a program that basically takes my L5K "clippings" and converts them back to PLC5 format. You can then take the converted code and paste all of it into the "Command Line" (the text entry line that appears up top when you double click your rung), and Logix will create the rungs for you. This box allows you to load multiple rungs, so there is no need to paste them in one at a time.
I've included the source, as well as the executable (you should really build your own .exe, but I included it for those that don't want to install vb.net).
It's a really simple, and just barely debugged program. I haven't even run a tenth of the Logix instructions through it, nor am I likely to anytime soon.
As always, check your results before putting your converted code into a working system.
Use it at your own risk. And it is freeware, use it wherever / however you like.
Enjoy!