Rockwell Automation AutoMax Enhanced Ladder Editor - Manual (Page 13)

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1.7 Editing Different Parts of the Same
Program Using Split Windows
A program window may be split into two horizontal panes. Any
editing done in one pane is reflected in the other.
Each pane can be scrolled independently using its own vertical
scroll bar.
To view different parts of the same program using the Split
command
Step 1.
From the Window menu, choose Split. The cursor turns
into a split pointer, a combination up arrow and down
arrow.
Step 2. Using the mouse or the up and down arrow keys,
position the cursor at the point in the program where you
would like to split the screen.
Step 3. Press ENTER or click the mouse button once to position
the split between the panes.
To view different parts of the same program by clicking on the
splitter bar
D While pointing to the splitter bar, press the left mouse button,
drag the splitter bar to the desired location, and release the
button.
To remove the splitter bar
D Click on the splitter bar and drag it to the top or bottom of the
window.
or
D DoubleĆclick anywhere on the splitter bar.
1.8 Editing Multiple Programs
You can edit multiple programs (up to 15) within the Editor at the
same time. Each program has its own window. Only one window at
a time can be the active window, which you can identify by the
highlighted title bar and rung status area.
To edit multiple ladder programs from the Task Manager
Step 1.
From the Task Manager, select each ladder program that
you want to edit.
Step 2. From the Task Menu, choose Edit. The files you selected
are opened along with the Editor.
Step 3. From the Editor's Window menu, select Tile or Cascade.
All nonĆminimized programs are arranged within the
Ladder Editor window. Or, use the mouse to arrange the
windows on the desktop.
Step 4. Click on the program window to make it active before
editing the program.