Non-symmetrical Variable Link

If you select Offline Dialogue in the Variable Selection Diagram and/or if two variables of different sizes are to be linked, the following dialogue is suggested:

Non-symmetrical Variable Link 1:

In the example above the variable dwStatus is linked from its 11th bit to the first 8 bits of the selected target variable.

Linked Variable

Shows the names of the variables to be linked (selected variable in System Manager tree).

Size

Gives the size of the variables to be linked in bits.

Offset

Gives the bit offset, as starting bit of the link, within the variables. Use the scroll up/down arrow keys (spin buttons) to select the offset bit.

Own Variable

The target variable to be linked with the selected variable. Size and offset are also given. The offset itself can be adapted using the arrow keys.

Overlapped

States the number of bits to be linked together from the start offset.

Ok

Confirms a variable link and closes the dialogue.

Cancel

Closes the dialogue without making a link.