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Creating a new message – Rockwell Automation 2705-ND1 Keypad Development Software User Manual

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Chapter 7

Message Operations

7–2

The Create New Message function allows you to create a new message in the
selected file. You can store up to 120 (16 character) messages in a file. Each
message in the file is assigned a unique number from 1 to 120.

To create a new message, select Create New Message from the Messages
menu. Highlight Create New Message and press [Enter] or just press [C]. A
three digit numeric field opens to the right.

Enter message number here

Enter a number (from 1 to 120) that you want to assign to the message, then
press [Enter]. Typically, you start at 1.

If you enter a number less than 1 or greater than 120, the following message
displays. Pressing any key returns you to the Messages menu.

If you enter a message number that already exists, this message displays:

followed by:

Selecting No or Quit returns you to the Messages menu. Selecting Yes places
you in edit mode. The Message Text window opens and displays the contents
of the message.

Creating a New Message