Rockwell Automation DeviceLogix System User Manual - Manual (Page 65)

Publication RA-UM003B-EN-P - February 2010 65
Navigate the Function Block Editor Interface Chapter 2
Tools Menu
The Tools menu lets you modify logic in the Ladder Editor.
Tools Menu
Function Description
Logic Verify Checks for mistakes in a schematic. Confirms that:
• each function block has the minimum number of pins
bound
• each attribute has the correct data type associated with
it
• the two ends of a binding are of the same type
Compare Compares the logic configured in the device with the logic
configured in the Function Block Editor. You must be working
in the online mode to use this function.
Edit Mode Toggles between working in the Edit mode and not working
in the Edit mode.
In the Edit mode, it is possible to modify the logic but you
cannot communicate with the device. (That is, you cannot
upload or download logic or use the Logic Enable On or
Logic Enable Off functions.)
When you are not working in the Edit mode, it is possible to
perform online animation. If you are working in online mode,
you can set the preset value, force I/O, or accumulator value
of counters or timers, but you cannot modify logic.
Resource Displays the total function block resources and currently
available resources.
Use the Screen Format Resource and Download Option
section to indicate what screen elements (such as
comments or description) you want to download to the
device.
Macro Block Allows you to create and manage Macro types within your
logic configuration through several sub-menu options:
• Create Macro Block
• Macro Block Manager
• Open Macro Block Definition
• Delete Macro Block
• Open Macro Block Logic