6/9/2015 6:10 PM | |
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Hi, Today I've been using (or trying to use), the HMI UDT function in V13 SP1 upd3. In my project I have defined structures based on UDT data types in my 'DB_HMI_Interface' data block in the 1515F CPU. In my TP1200 I have created several Faceplates that have multiple status indicators etc., for sections of the machine. The machine sections are all subdivided into the PLC UDT structures, so ideally I would like to take the complete structure of data from the PLC DB into a faceplate. However, at the moment, I don't seem to be able to do this. I have tried to create a UDT type in the HMI, as is now available in V13 SP1. I have managed to integrate the HMI UDT into the faceplate. I've made every effort to ensure that the data structure of the UDT type defined in the HMI project library, matches the structure of the UDT in the PLC data block. Again, when I try and link the HMI tag that links back to the PLC UDT structure, to the faceplate UDT interface input, it does not work. I've checked and double checked to make sure that the UDT structure in the PLC matches exactly to the Faceplate's UDT type structure in the HMI. However, I cannot make the link between the HMI tag and the Faceplate interface. It just appears red in the inspector window and gives a compile error. There is an FAQ on the Siemens support website, 68014632. Section 5 tries to show the procedure for making this work, but I cannot get the Faceplate interface UDT input to accept the HMI tag that links back to my PLC data structure. https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/gb/en/view/68014632 This is so frustrating. The HMI UDT type has the feel of a 'Beta' version about it. There seems to be limited documentation available, and the whole process it a bit clunky to say the least. It would be great if you could use the UDT defined in the PLC code to directly define the UDT in the HMI. Can anyone help???
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