Rockwell Automation 1784-PM16SE SoftLogix Motion Card Setup and Configuration Manual - Manual (Page 265)

Publication 1784-UM003A-EN-P – June 2003
Motion Instructions 257
Motion Direct Commands The Motion Direct Commands feature lets you issue motion commands while
you are online without having to write or execute an application program.
Motion Direct Commands are particularly useful when you are commissioning
or debugging a motion application. During commissioning, you can configure
an axis and monitor the behavior using Trends in the Controller Organizer.
Use of Motion Direct Commands can “fine-tune” the system with or without
load to optimize its performance. When in the testing and or debugging cycle,
you can issue Motion Direct Commands to establish or reestablish conditions
such as Home. Often during initial development or enhancement to mature
applications you need to test the system in small manageable areas. These areas
can include - Home to establish initial conditions, Incrementally Move to a
physical position, and monitor system dynamics under specific conditions.
Accessing Direct
Commands The Motion Direct Command dialog can be accessed from the Tools
pull-down of the Main Menu, by right clicking on the Group in the Controller
Organizer, and by right clicking on an Axis in the Controller Organizer. The
point of entry determines the look of the opening dialog and the default values
that are set.
From the Main Menu You can access the Motion Direct Commands dialog directly from the Tool
pull-down of the Main Menu.
Figure 12.1 Main Menu | Tools Pull-down | Motion Direct Commands