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Create or Modify Variables in the Dictionary

To open the Dictionary view select the dictionary button

. The Variable Grid

dialog box opens.

Create new variables or modify the properties of variables using this interface. You can

edit the contents of individual cells or complete rows.

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When defining variables, you need to specify the general properties and, if

required, the Modbus and SOE properties.

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For boolean variables, you can also specify custom values for the FALSE and

TRUE messages.

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For complex variables the wired elements set to read or write must have the

ATTRIBUTE property set to FREE and the DIRECTION defined as INPUT,

OUTPUT or INTERNAL.

Edit the Contents of a Cell in the Dictionary

Depending on the variable type there are three different variable dialog boxes as

shown below. To edit the contents of a cell in the Dictionary do the following:

1) Select grid mode by clicking the

button.