AutomationTechBrian
Lifetime Supporting Member
Just something I think about when choosing data types in Studio 5000. It seems logical, but I've never looked deeply into the question.
When creating tags in Studio 5000, the default is DINT. It's very tempting to just accept that choice whenever the value is appropriate. But, when I'm working with the HMI controls, I think about bandwidth (Ethernet IP), and it seems logical not to use a DINT if an INT is acceptable. Before I log that into my brain as a "rule", any thoughts on the topic?
When creating tags in Studio 5000, the default is DINT. It's very tempting to just accept that choice whenever the value is appropriate. But, when I'm working with the HMI controls, I think about bandwidth (Ethernet IP), and it seems logical not to use a DINT if an INT is acceptable. Before I log that into my brain as a "rule", any thoughts on the topic?