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2.11 Entering and Developing Macros
The Ladder Builder for KV is equipped with a macro function. By using macros,
programs in which the same process is repeated many times and for which there are
extended instructions can be entered efficiently. The Ladder Builder for KV is
equipped as standard with the macro file to enter frequently used circuits.
2.11.1 Creating a macro file
To use a macro, first create a macro file saving the contents to be processed in the
macro.
To create a macro, perform the following procedure.
1. Select "New" from the "File" menu, and open a new ladder program window in
accordance with the model.
2. Place the cursor in the first line. Select "Edit Line Comment" from the "Comment"
menu.
The "Enter Line Comment" dialog box is displayed.
3. In the first line, enter the macro name, the number of arguments and the com-
ment in the following format as the macro start declaration line.
@ Macro name, Number of arguments, Comment
Include "@" at the beginning.
@TEST.4.test macro
Number of
arguments Comment
Macro name Enter up to 8 characters. Do not enter spaces.
Number of arguments Enter the number of devices to be variable. Temporary
devices (shown below) contained in a ladder diagram can be
replaced with arbitrary devices (up to 10 devices).
Comment Enter a comment on an argument, etc.
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Separate each item with a comma (,).
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