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12.13.6 Insert Box
Symbol:
Shortcut: <Ctrl> + <B>
This command (category 'FBD / LD / IL') is used to insert a box element into a network
for the purpose of calling an operator, a program, a function block, a function or an
interface. In the IL editor the corresponding instructions will be inserted.
As soon as you choose the command, the Input Assistant dialog will open, providing
the appropriate categories of POUs. Select one and confirm with OK to insert the box
at the currently selected position in a network resp. to create the corresponding IL
instructions.
Alternatively you can choose command Insert Empty Box so that you can enter the
desired box type directly. A very comfortable way to add a box is to drag it directly
from the ToolBox or from another position within the editor. Concerning drag&drop of
elements see: Working in the FBD and LD editor view.
See in the following the editor-specific characteristics for inserting a box element:
FBD or LD:
• Boxes of type program or function block always are inserted in line, that is the
processing line will be connected to the uppermost input and output of the
inserted POU.
Abb. 111 Example: Insert function block in LD
• The text within the box shows the box type (for example F_TRIG) and is editable.
By replacing this text by the type name of another valid module you can replace
the box by another one. An existing box also can be replaced by inserting another
one at the same position. Notice that if already inputs have been defined for the
previously used box, these will be kept, except the new box has a lower maximum
number of inputs. In this case the last inputs will be deleted accordingly.
• If provided with the respective module and if option Show box icon is activated, an
icon will be displayed within the box.