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Write locations for apps Apps must not write to arbitrary locations in the filesystem. All write operations are restricted to the designated app-specific directories for persistent and temporary data, as defined in File and data storage . This restriction is required to support the upcoming process separation… Read More
PLCnext Technology Software Development Kit Phoenix Contact recommends developing libraries and executable binaries for the different app parts on a separate PC, and not directly on the controller. For the development on a separate PC you need a tool chain consisting of an SDK and a cross compiler. One possible tool chain can… Read More
License check General information In case of a chargeable app, a license check should be integrated into the app. The license check verifies the presence of a license on the device or on a LIC SD card located in the device. The license must first be… Read More
Folders and PLCnext Technology environment variables The following table lists environment variables on the controller, representing directories that are required for app administration. The values of these environment variables are set to the defaults shown below, using information in the file /etc/plcnext/Device.acf.settings. These default values do not need to be… Read More
