Defining memory tags – Nematron Pointe Controller User Manual
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3. In the Alias field, enter the name of the output tag: Myout1. You will
need to click in the field before you can type in it.
4. Click the Copy button. The Copy Channels dialog box will appear.
5. Increment the Number of channels up to 7 and click OK. Seven more
input tags will be defined in numerical order, copied from the original
Myout.
6. Close the output tag editor window using the
button in the corner.
When asked to save changes, click Yes.
3.2.3 Defining memory tags
Lastly, we’ll define the memory tags that will keep track of the state of the
program:
1. In the project workspace pane on the left, expand the list to show Logic
Memory > Memory and then double-click %MX (Bits). This opens the
output tag editor window.
2. Create a table entry for the first string (%MX1), either by clicking the
Insert button or by adjusting the Size counter up to 1.
3. In the Alias field, enter the name of the input tag: rightOn. You may
need to click in the field before you can type in it.
4. Close the memory tag editor window using the
button in the corner.
When asked to save changes, click Yes.