Rockwell Automation GMLC Reference Manual - Manual (Page 4)

Publication GMLC-5.2 - November 1999
Table of Contents i
Preface
Prerequisite Knowledge ...................................................... 1
Who Should Use this Manual .............................................2
Purpose of this Manual ....................................................... 2
Where to Find Help .............................................................2
Using the Manual Set................................................... 3
Using Online Help .......................................................3
Using the Optional Novice Mode .................................4
Related Documentation .......................................................4
Contents of this Manual ......................................................6
Rockwell Automation Support ......................................... 10
Local Product Support ................................................10
Technical Product Assistance .....................................10
On the Web .................................................................10
About the GML Commander Software Application .........11
Techniques Used in this Manual .......................................11
Chapter 1 – GML Commander Overview
How it Works ....................................................................14
Understanding Your Workspace .......................................14
Understanding the Diagram Explorer ......................... 16
Understanding the Diagram Window .........................17
Understanding the Tag Explorer .................................18
Understanding the Tag Window .................................19
Understanding the Terminal Window .........................19
Script Editor Window ...........................................20
Understanding Your Tools ................................................21
Title Bar ...................................................................... 21
Main Menu ..................................................................21
Main Toolbar ..............................................................22
Diagrams and Blocks .................................................. 23
Block Palettes .............................................................23
Color Code for Blocks ................................................23
A Module .............................................................. 24
Testing Your Diagram ................................................ 24
Naming a Block ................................................................ 25