‘Edit’ ‘Input Assistant’

Shortcut: <F2>

This command provides a dialog box for choosing possible inputs at the current cursor position in the editor window. In the left column choose the desired input category, select the desired entry in the right column, and confirm your choice with OK. This inserts your choice at this position.

Note

The categories offered depend upon the current cursor position in the editor window (e.g. variables, operators, POUs, conversions, watch variables etc.).

If the option ‘With arguments’ is active, then when the selected element is inserted, the arguments to be transferred are specified with it, for example: function block fu1 selected, which defines the input variable var_in: fu1(var_in:=);

Insertion of function func1, which uses var1 and var2 as transfer parameters: func1(var1,var2)

It is basically possible to switch between structured Stuctured Display and unstructured Unstructured Display display of the available elements. This occurs through activation/deactivation of the ‘Structured Display’ option.

Note

For inserting identifiers you also can use the Intellisense Function functionality.