Prepare PLC project

Function: the "Prepare PLC project" plugin defines the TwinCAT PLC project template, which is used as a basis when automatically creating the PLC project, and makes this information available to all subsequent plugins.

Generated variables:

PlcProjectTemplateName

TwinCAT PLC Project Template Name

Calling up the settings: open the dialog XCAD Interface Options and switch to the XCAD Interface Options tab.

Prepare PLC project 1:

Options

TwinCAT PLC Project Templates

These radio buttons allow you to select the PLC project template that will be used as the basis when automatically creating the PLC project:

  1. Standard PLC Project: the "Standard PLC Project" is used as a basis.
  2. Empty PLC Project: the "Empty PLC Project" is used as a basis.

See also