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Hi, The APL library is just a library. The procedure remains the same for other libraries, but for APL you need to do other things then for classic library. 1. Create a SCL source (default program for creating custom blocks) or any other source like STL/FDB. 2. Create the necessary inputs/outputs and assign the S7_m_c attribute for parameters you would like to use in the OS. Make sure you create S7_m_c for the block as well. 3. When you generated a Function block and imported this in the CFC program, you can create a block icon/faceplate. 4. Go to @PCS7TypicalsV8.pdl (for APL blocks) or @@PCS7Typicals for the old classic library and copy a block icon. Set the correct properties like servername/ type etc. according to your own generated block icon (described in APL manual). 5. Copy the corresponding faceplate files and adjust it to your block name. Like if you took a block icon from a valve, you need to copy the following faceplate files: - @PG_VlvL.pdl - @PG_VlvL_Overview.pdl - @PG_VlvL_Preview.pdl - @PG_VlvL_Parameter.pdl - @PG_VlvL_Standard.pdl - @PG_VlvL_ViewToolbar.pdl When copied, change the name "VlvL" to the name of your block type. Leave the rest as it is. Now you need to change some properties in the faceplates (described in APL manual) and then you have created your block type/block icon and faceplates... For more information, please check out my topic, first post under: APL section. You will find the exact procedure on how to create block icons/block types and faceplates. |
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3/12/2019 5:05 PM | |
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Hello Soroosh.v, in the FAQ How do you create your own block icons with SIMATIC PCS 7? you can find an additional instruction to create your own block icons. With regards |