Menu Bar

 

A short description of each selected menu item is displayed in the status bar. The use of the menu items is explained in the corresponding proce­dures referenced in the following table.

NOTE:

Which items are available depends on the program part or editor you are working with.

NOTE:

EcoStruxure Machine Expert - Safety can also be operated via keyboard shortcuts.

File

Provides commands for

  • saving single worksheets.

  • printing, print setup, and print preview.

  • exiting EcoStruxure Machine Expert - Safety.

Edit

Provides commands for

  • selecting, copying, cutting, pasting objects.

  • FBD/LD object handling.

View

Provides commands for

  • toggling between code and variables worksheet of the edited POU.

  • opening the global variables declarations.

Project

Provides commands for

  • calling the certification manager for certifying a completed project after successful commissioning.

    Refer to the topic "Project certification" for details.

  • managing the translation process  for comments and description worksheets in the project ('Project Trans­lation Management') and switching the project language after having imported the translated text ('Change Project Language').

  • creating an application image file (command 'Application Download') which can be downloaded to the Safety Logic Controller. The download is handled by a special function block in the standard controller application (i.e., without using EcoStruxure Machine Expert - Safety).

    Refer to the topic "Application Download" for further infor­mation.

Build

Provides commands for

  • stopping the compiler.

Objects

Commands in the 'Objects' menu are only active while using the FBD/LD code editor. It provides commands to insert FBD/LD objects into the code and to modify object properties.

Layout

While editing code in FBD/LD code worksheets, the 'Layout' menu provides several utilities (e.g., you can display a grid). Furthermore, you can zoom into and out of the worksheet and modify the default contact/coil width.

While working in a variables worksheet, the 'Layout' menu contains zoom commands and a menu item for resetting the present grid column width.

Online

Provides commands for

  • setting the 'Online Layout' of code worksheets in online mode.

  • logging on to or off from the Safety Logic Controller using the Safety Logic Controller password and modi­fying the password. You have to logon in order to modify the configuration of the Safety Logic Controller and to start up/control the application.

    Refer to the topic "Password Protection for Projects and Safety Logic Controller" for further information.

    NOTE:

    The menu items relating to the Safety Logic Controller password are only visible if a commu­nication connection is established between the computer and the Safety Logic Controller. This is the case if either the control dialog is open or the variable status is displayed (online mode). To establish a communication connection to the Safety Logic Controller, click the 'SafePLC' icon on the toolbar.

Window

Provides commands for arranging windows in the workspace and closing all open windows at once.

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Provides commands for calling help information. Refer to the topic "How to use the Online Help System" for detailed information.