Advanced C++ programming features Note: Some of these features have become available with newer toolchain releases over time. Check the availability note at each heading bar . Features: Connecting ports using the Port Wizard Adding an ACF library version and description Using multiple namespaces Using multiple… Read More
Providing help files for libraries Libraries can include help files that contain a help page for each POU. The help files can be added in the Compiled Help (.chm) format (all toolchain versions) or in HTML5 format (as of toolchain version 2022.6). These help files can be provided in… Read More
Java RSC API ‒ Custom security settings Valid with firmware releases up to 2024.6 Note: The Java RSC API has been replaced by a better solution, see Using gPRC communication. Therefore the support for this tool is already discontinued. If you decide to use the Java RSC API… Read More
Java RSC API ‒ Troubleshooting Valid with firmware releases up to 2024.6 Note: The Java RSC API has been replaced by a better solution, see Using gPRC communication. Therefore the support for this tool is already discontinued. If you decide to use the Java RSC API anyway you’ll be on… Read More
Simulink® with PLCnext Technology Use Case If you already use Simulink® for modelling, you might be eager to run these models on a PLCnext Control, monitor the values online, modify block parameters, and even operate your models together with other programs created in IEC 61131‑3 or high-level languages like C++. Read More
Library Description In the project tree you will find the file LibraryDescription.xml in the ProjectItems section. The file contains additional description for the POUs and their formal parameters which are shown as tool tips. It also enables the structuring of POUs into groups. For supporting different languages,… Read More
The eCLR programming system The eCLR programming system for C# programming consists of the three main components: CIL compiler embedded Common Language Runtime (= eCLR) eCLR core libraries CIL compiler The CIL compiler is responsible for translating the CIL code. The eCLR CIL compiler… Read More
Remote debugging of C# code Works for PLCnext Control devices running firmware 2019.0 LTS up to 2022.9 – for newer firmware see Remote debugging from 2023 Because PLCnext Technology includes an implementation of eCLR, you have the option to establish a C# remote session on a PLCnext Control. This topic describes the basic steps needed for setting… Read More
Required installations for C# programming Valid from toolchain 2021.6 Mandatory installations In order to develop C# functions, function blocks, and programs and use them in a PLCnext Technology real-time application, the following installations are required. PLCnext Engineer automation engineering software The PLCnext Engineer software suite is required… Read More
Supported functions for C# programming C# language functions Types All the integrated types are supported, except for decimal. Type system namespaces, structs, classes, interfaces, enumerations, nested types indexers, properties, operations events, delegates, MultiCastDelegates arrays constructors, static constructors, destructors (finalizers)… Read More
