Simulation Symbols Configuration View

The window "Simulation variables" shows the current and selectable simulation bindings for a variable symbol for one in the Navigation window selected symbol variable. If a symbol of an Original-PLC is selected, only simulation PLC variables appear in the selection list. If a simulation variable is marked, then only Original-Symbols appear. This reversal is highlighted by a new window name (instead of "Simulation variables," "Original PLC variables" appear)

Only symbols of the same data type with reversed allocations can be selected (by checkbox) (inputs only with outputs, or outputs with inputs).

Simulation Symbols Configuration View 1:
Figure 1: Selected variables symbol in the navigation window and "Simulation variables" screen

Any Standard mappings that are identified will be highlighted in green.

Simulation Symbols Configuration View 2:
Figure 2: Setting the simulation mappings

The simulation settings can be changed as follows via checkboxes in the view window or via the context menu:

Type of mapping

Description

Observe

Observation of an I/O

Simulate

Simulation of an I/O, the mapping and the device are removed in simulation mode.

Original

No change in simulation mode.

Table 1: Context Menu Commands of the 'Simulation Symbols Configuration View'

Variables or symbols that are connected differently in simulation mode, are indicated with a red S in the top-left corner of their icon.